U.S. Forest Service · Rio Grande National Forest · CO
Silver Thread Campground
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First-comeAccess
The place
This small single loop campground has eleven sites. Six are gravel pull through sites and five are dead end gravel spurs. There is a beautiful waterfall within a few hundred feet that you can hike to easily from the south end of the campground. The campground elevation is 9,500 feet. This campground, just off the side of Colorado State Highway 149, is well suited for overnight stays and picnics with many level, pull-through camping sites. The area offers fishing in South Clear Creek and Brown Lakes. A short easy trail leads to the beauty of South Clear Creek Falls. Keep reading
Aspen provides shade for some of the campground sites while spruce trees abound on the surrounding hillsides. This is bear country and you will be required to practice safe food storage techniques. This facility is located adjacent to State Highway 149 for easy access to through travelers on the Silver Thread Scenic Byway. It is located approximately ½ way between Creede, Colorado and Lake City Colorado. It has a freshwater system of centrally located spigots. Scroll down to the Information Center to see individual campsite descriptions.
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
No reservation needed
First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Fees
Single site -$26 to $28/night. Day use - $12/day (picnicking). Shoulder Season - $10/night (Sometime after Labor Day weekend). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
Who runs it
Operated by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.
SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24
Your representative
This campground sits in CO-03. This member’s public-lands record →
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