Goose Creek Campground
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Season & status
| Season | Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend |
| Forest | Pike-San Isabel National Forests |
| Booking | No reservation is required. |
| Fees | $27.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two ( 2) vehicles or one (1) RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 day use fee if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Scan and pay is available. |
| Rules | The following restrictions apply to this campground: Maximum 8 persons per site, 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle. No electrical or water hook-ups available. No dump station, electricity or water hook-ups available. Dogs must be leashed at all times. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 39.1712° N, 105.3602° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedO'Brien 2 Broadcast Rx
13 mi from the campground · 267 acres
- PrescribedRainbow Gulch Rx
24 mi from the campground · 912 acres
- PrescribedHarris Park Broadcast Rx
25 mi from the campground · 390 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18 mi |
| Outdoor gear | South Platte Fly Shop ↗ | 20.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Berkenkotter Motors ↗ | 30 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 7 miCheesman Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 12.6 miShinglemill Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.2 miScraggy View Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 14.3 miTopaz Point Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 1.1 miHankins Pass ↗6.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.7 miGoose Creek ↗9.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.1 miLake Park ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.9 miMcCurdy Park ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
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
Lost Creek Wilderness begins about 0.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.6 miLost Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 114,864 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Tarryall SchoolBuilding · Tarryall · 7 mi
- Green Mountain RanchBuilding · Buffalo Creek · 9.7 mi
- South Platte River BridgeStructure · Lake George · 12.8 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Goose Creek Campground?
No. Goose Creek Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservation is required. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Goose Creek Campground?
$27.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two ( 2) vehicles or one (1) RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle.
Source: Forest Service
What if Goose Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Spruce Grove Campground (5.9 mi), Twin Eagle (6.5 mi, first-come), and Lone Rock Campground (8.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby