St. Louis Creek
St. Louis Creek Campground is located at 8,900' near the Fraser Experimental Forest, four miles southwest of the Town of Fraser, CO. Visitors to the area enjoy hiking, biking, and fishing, as well as easy access to the town of Fraser. This campground provides a rustic camping experience with access to standard amenities.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| RV, no hookups | 17 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
17 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Back-in | 32 | Gravel | None | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 1 | Back-in | 29 | Gravel | None | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 2 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | None | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 3 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | None | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 4 | Pull-through | 55 | Gravel | None | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 5 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | None | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 6 | Pull-through | 54 | Gravel | None | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 7 | Back-in | 43 | Gravel | None | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 8 | Back-in | 26 | Gravel | None | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 9 | Back-in | 29 | Gravel | None | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 55 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
St. Louis Creek Campground provides 18 non-electric single-party units with picnic tables, metal fire rings and bear-resistant food storage lockers. Vault toilets, trash service and drinking water are available to campground guests. A campground host is on site.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG |
| Fees | There is a fee. Check the campground table for fee information. |
| Rules | A single site may hold up to eight people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. Maximum Vehicle Length: 25'. Pets must be on a hand-held leash. Quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. |
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Fraser, travel 4 miles southwest on County Road 73 (St. Louis Creek Road). The campground is located on the south side of the road.
| Nearest town | Morrison, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39.9286° N, 105.8585° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedHarris Park Broadcast Rx
34 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
| Outdoor gear | Beavers Sports Shop ↗ | 3.9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 17.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 37.9 mi |
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St Louis Creek Campground - Fraser Colorado
Worth a stop
Grocery shopping and restaurants are available in Fraser, Winter Park, and Granby. The Arapaho National Recreation Area and western portal of Rocky Mountain National Park are within an hour's drive.
- 4.5 miByers Peak Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5.7 miLake Evelyn Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.1 mi
- 11.2 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miCreekside Loop1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miChainsaw2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miFlume2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miZoom1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miIko2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miUpper Iko1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.9 miLeland Trailhead ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- 2.2 miMt. Nystrom Trailhead ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
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
Vasquez Peak Wilderness begins about 5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5 miVasquez Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 13,000 acres
- 6.1 miByers Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 8,801 acres
- 7.5 miJames Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 17,109 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
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
Located near the Fraser Experimental Forest, a 23,500 acre outdoor research area with elevations ranging from 8,800'-12,000', St Louis Creek Campground provides access the rugged Vasquez and Byers Peak Wilderness Areas. Nearby trailheads include Byers Peak Trailhead and St. Louis Lake Trailhead. Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months.
Recreation
Hiking, biking, fishing and wildlife viewing are all accessible near the campground.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at St. Louis Creek?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at St. Louis Creek?
There is a fee. Check the campground table for fee information.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at St. Louis Creek?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is St. Louis Creek open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does St. Louis Creek have?
18 sites, including 17 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at St. Louis Creek?
The longest site here provides 55 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 St. Louis Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at St. Louis Creek. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at St. Louis Creek?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to St. Louis Creek?
Morrison, Colorado. Grocery shopping and restaurants are available in Fraser, Winter Park, and Granby.
Source: Getting there
What if St. Louis Creek is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Idlewild Campground (4.4 mi, partly first-come), Midland Group Campground (7.3 mi), and Robbers Roost Campground (8.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby