U.S. Forest Service · San Juan National Forest · Colorado

Sig Creek

Sig Creek Campground has 9 campsites. It is located on a south-facing hillside, without much shade, about 1/4 mile from the East Fork of Hermosa Creek.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov9 sitesFrom $18 per nightPets okTents only

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Sig Creek
Photo from the area. Doss Imaging (CC BY 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
2fires
active
Gold Mountain · 31 mi away · 39,747 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups9
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

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
Fees$18

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.
SeasonMay to September
ForestSan Juan National Forest
BookingAll sites are first-come, first-serve.
Fees$18

San Juan National Forest recreation page ↗

Getting there

Coordinates37.6335° N, 107.8838° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Gold Mountain

    31 mi from the campground · 39,747 acres · 92% contained

  • Prescribed
    High Mesa Piles Rx

    47 mi from the campground · 324 acres

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

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearJagged Edge Mountain Gear ↗21.4 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗32.4 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

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

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This campground sits inside San Juan National Forest.

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Sig Creek?

Sites at Sig Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. All sites are first-come, first-serve. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Sig Creek?

$18

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Sig Creek?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Sig Creek open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Sig Creek have?

9 sites, including 9 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Sig Creek?

Sig Creek is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Sig Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sig Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

What if Sig Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Haviland Lake Campground (8.1 mi), Chris Park (9.3 mi), and Cayton Campground (10.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby