U.S. Forest Service · Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands · Colorado

Ophir Creek Campground

This campground is usually open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend with full service and, depending on snow conditions, is usually open through the middle of October with reduced service. Ophir Creek Campground has several nearby activities, including hiking, bicycling and fishing in Ophir Creek.

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Site 14Site 15Site 27Site 20
Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups30
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

20 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteFits, ftShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
120No / No8 / 2Yes
340No / No8 / 2Yes
532No / No8 / 2Yes
7PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
8PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
11PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
13PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
14PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
1832No / No8 / 2Yes
1932PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length15 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Tent camping,Camping trailer,Toilets,Drinking water

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestPike-San Isabel National Forests
BookingCall 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov at least 4 days in advance to book your stay. Friday and Saturday night minimum required stay on weekends. 3 nights minimum on holiday weekends.
Fees$25 camping fee includes two vehicles. Additional $10 each charge for extra vehicles. Reservable and first-come-first-served sites. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order if not reserved online. Self-servicing fee tube is available.
RulesMaximum 10 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle. Dogs must be leashed at all times. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground. Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate.

Pike-San Isabel National Forests recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Ophir Creek Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.25 inches of precipitation, 18.1 inches of snowFebruary: 1.20 inches of precipitation, 20.3 inches of snowMarch: 2.37 inches of precipitation, 23.9 inches of snowApril: 3.26 inches of precipitation, 21.1 inches of snowMay: 2.39 inches of precipitation, 2.6 inches of snowJune: 1.81 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.79 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.08 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.73 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowOctober: 1.73 inches of precipitation, 9.1 inches of snowNovember: 1.55 inches of precipitation, 13.4 inches of snowDecember: 1.21 inches of precipitation, 21.1 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.3°F averageFebruary: 34.3°F averageMarch: 41.0°F averageApril: 46.5°F averageMay: 55.4°F averageJune: 65.9°F averageJuly: 69.8°F averageAugust: 67.6°F averageSeptember: 61.9°F averageOctober: 50.5°F averageNovember: 40.7°F averageDecember: 32.9°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Rye 1Sw, 13 miles from the campground at 7,141 feet, station USC00057317 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 25 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 130 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates38.0625° N, 105.1047° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Aspen Acres

    3 mi from the campground · 102,007 acres · 90% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearRoyal Gorge Rafting ↗27 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗31.1 mi
RV sales & serviceWindish RV Center ↗49.3 mi

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Explore

Video

Ophir Creek Campground - San Isabel National Forest

  • 0.3 mi
    Ophir Creek ↗
    6.9 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.6 mi
    Second Mace Spur
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.7 mi
    Middle Creek
    2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.8 mi
    Second Mace ↗
    5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 2 mi
    St. Charles ↗
    9.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 2 mi
    Squirrel Creek ↗
    5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness begins about 11.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Nearby

Available activities include hiking, fishing, bicycling, motorcycle, and ATV. Fishing in Ophir Creek. A short drive will take you to various trailheads.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Ophir Creek Campground?

Sites at Ophir Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov at least 4 days in advance to book your stay. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Ophir Creek Campground?

$25 camping fee includes two vehicles. Additional $10 each charge for extra vehicles. Reservable and first-come-first-served sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Ophir Creek Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Ophir Creek Campground?

Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

Source: Charges and cancellations

Is Ophir Creek Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Ophir Creek Campground have?

31 sites, including 30 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Ophir Creek Campground?

The longest site here provides 15 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Ophir Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Ophir Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Ophir Creek Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Maximum 10 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle.

Source: Fire nearby

What if Ophir Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Davenport Campground (2 mi), La Vista Campground (5.9 mi), and St Charles Campground (6 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby