House Creek
House Creek Campground is located on the shores of McPhee Reservoir near the town of Dolores in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 11 |
| Standard, no hookups | 11 |
| group standard area nonelectric | 1 |
| Host/management | 26 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
23 sites in 8 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 017 | Bald Eagle | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 018 | Bald Eagle | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 020 | Bald Eagle | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 022 | Bald Eagle | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 001 | Golden Eagle | Electric | Back-in | 37 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | No / No | 16 / 4 | Yes | Standard |
| 002 | Golden Eagle | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 003 | Golden Eagle | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 004 | Golden Eagle | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 005 | Golden Eagle | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| Great Horned Owl | Group | Group | Back-in | Partial | No | No / No | 60 / 16 | 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 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The campground offers group and single-family sites, some of which have electric hookups. Several sites have shelters for shade. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.
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. |
| Season | May to October |
| Forest | San Juan National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations available at www.recreation.gov |
| Fees | Standard: $27 Electric Hookup: $36 Group: $110 |
| Rules | Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am. Please be a good neighbor and limit use of generators to no more than one hour at a time. Dogs must be leashed or otherwise physically restrained. Do not leave pets unattended. Check-out time: 12:00 pm; Check-in time: 2:00 pm - if the site is empty, campers may come in anytime. |
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Getting there
From Colorado Highway 145, turn at 11th Street, continue on Country Road 31, which becomes Forest Road 526 at the Forest Boundary. Continue 6 miles and turn left at Forest Road 528. The road dead-ends at the complex.
| Coordinates | 37.5203° N, 108.5306° 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.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Backcountry Experience ↗ | 39.4 mi |
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House Creek Campground - McPhee Reservoir
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miMcPhee Overlook Spur0.05 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miMcPhee Overlook ↗8.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miCan Do1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miSage Hen Loop ↗12.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miSage Hen Cutoff0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miBlack Goat0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument begins about 12.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12.1 miCanyons of the Ancients National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 182,568 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
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Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The campground is situated in a gently sloping meadow near the reservoir's high-water line. The is no shade and the area is hot during summer.
Recreation
McPhee Reservoir, the largest within the San Juan National Forest and second largest in Colorado, has 50 miles of shoreline. Boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing are popular activities. A boat ramp is located within the campground.
Nearby
Southwestern Colorado, part of the Four Corners region, contains more than 4,000 archaeological sites and more than 600 cliff dwellings. Many sites offer glimpses of the ancient Anasazi culture, for which this area is known. Anasazi Heritage Center is 30 minutes northwest of Dolores. Mesa Verde National Park is an hour and a half drive south of the campground. Canyon of the Ancients is an hour and a half hours southwest. Hovenweep National Monument is an hour and 45 minutes west.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at House Creek?
Sites at House Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations available at www.recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at House Creek?
Standard: $27 Electric Hookup: $36 Group: $110
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at House Creek?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at House Creek?
Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
Is House Creek open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to October.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does House Creek have?
49 sites, including 11 standard sites with power, 11 standard sites without power, and 1 group standard area nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at House Creek?
The longest site here provides 50 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
Does House Creek have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at House Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at House Creek. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at House Creek?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at House Creek?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at House Creek?
McPhee Reservoir, the largest within the San Juan National Forest and second largest in Colorado, has 50 miles of shoreline. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation