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Mill Creek Campground (Co)

Bureau of Land Management, Colorado

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As of October 2026, Mill Creek Campground (Co) is a campground in Colorado with 14 campsites. Mill Creek Campground (Co) is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Mill Creek Campground (Co) is located at 37.9073° N, 107.3928° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Mill Creek Campground (Co) reservations and next available dates

Stay and booking rules

Changes allowed: 2 change(s) per reservation
Maximum reservations at once: 3 reservations
Maximum per transaction: 3 reservations per transaction

Published by Recreation.gov for Mill Creek Campground (Co), read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Mill Creek Campground (Co)

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Standard 14

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, photography, stargazing, offroad.

All sites at Mill Creek Campground (Co), as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the A loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
2	Standard	8
4	Standard	8
6	Standard	8
8	Standard	8
9	Standard	8
10	Standard	8
11	Standard	8
13	Standard	8
14	Standard	8
15	Standard	8
16	Standard	8
18	Standard	8
20	Standard	8
22	Standard	8

About Mill Creek Campground (Co)

Overview

Mill Creek Campground is located 14 miles southwest of Lake City, Colorado at 9,500 feet above sea level. Nestled along the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, the campground offers a fishing access trail for anglers and river access (though boating is not recommended from this location). The campground is surrounded by the Redcloud Peak and Handies Peak Wilderness Study Areas with world class hiking opportunities just a short drive away, including trails to three 14,000-foot peaks. From the campground, licensed OHV's and high clearance 4-wheel-drive vehicles can access the legendary Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway; a rugged 65 mile road system that connects the towns of Lake City, Silverton, and Ouray through the spectacular mountain scenery of the San Juan Mountains. The campground is accessible June through September.

Recreation

Mill Creek Campground is an ideal base camp for exploring the Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway and the majestic San Juan Mountains. Whether you like to ride an off-highway vehicle, fly fish the Lake Fork, learn about the area's hardrock mining history, or challenge yourself to hike one of the 14,000-foot peaks, this area has something for everyone. There are also opportunities for viewing wildlife, seasonal wildflowers, and fishing the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River or nearby Lake San Cristobal.

Facilities

Mill Creek Campground has 22 campsites suitable for tent camping and medium sized RV's. Each campsite is limited to eight people and two vehicles. Each campsite features a metal fire ring with a cooking grate, a picnic table, and a bear-proof food storage box. Mill Creek Campground has vault restrooms, hand pumps for potable water, and bear-proof trash dumpsters on site. No electric or hookups are available at Mill Creek Campground. Campground hosts are available from June through early September.

Natural Features

Mill Creek offers shaded campsites among a mixed spruce/fir and aspen forest with magnificent mountain views of some of the highest peaks in Colorado and the sounds of the nearby Mill Creek and the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River.

Nearby Attractions

Enjoy Lake City, nestled in the valley of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River and Henson Creek, not only for shopping but to take in the impressive Hinsdale County Museum that celebrates the residents of past and present and tells of the rich railway history of the rail line that went to Lake City from 1889 to 1933. A variety of tours are also available including learning about the momental volcano that formed Lake City.

Lake City also is a Gateway Community for hiking the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) that traverses 800 miles of majestic and challenging peaks dotted with abandoned homesteads, ghost towns, and remnants of Native Americans and settlers who flocked here to mine gold and silver. Other shorter hikes from town can lead to some wonderful waterfalls.

Discover Lake San Cristobal, the second largest natural lake in Colorado that was formed by the Slumgullion Earthflow that slid 700 years ago, damming the Lake Fork of the Gunnison. The lake offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities including boating and fishing and much more.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (970) 642-4940.

Charges & Cancellations

Reservations cannot be modified less than 72 hours prior to reservation start date.

Only 2 modifications can be made to a 180-day advanced reservations sites.

Reservation cancellations occurring less than 72 hours prior to reservation start date are subject to NO REFUND.

Rules and notices at Mill Creek Campground (Co)

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Mill Creek Campground (Co) on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Thirteen campsites at Mill Creek Campground are RESERVABLE, the remaining nine sites available FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE

Maintained gravel road to campground, beyond campground 4X4 recommended

Potable water is available at a hand pump

Be bear aware, keep a clean campsite, use bear boxes

Campground is located at high elevation, drink water and use sunscreen

Be aware of variable weather and summer thunderstorms

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Mill Creek Campground (Co) FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Mill Creek Campground (Co)?

Mill Creek Campground (Co) is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 14 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Mill Creek Campground (Co)?

Cancellations happen frequently at Mill Creek Campground (Co), especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Mill Creek Campground (Co) have?

Mill Creek Campground (Co) has 14 campsites.

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