Willow Creek Group
Willow Creek Group Campground is located on Lake Granby, six miles north of Granby, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great canoeing, kayaking, fishing and hiking opportunities.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Group tent areas | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Fits, ft | Surface | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01 | 16 | Gravel | No / – | 20 / 5 | Yes |
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 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
The campground offers one tent-only campsite that accommodates up to 20 people. Single-family campsites are available at the campground on a first-come, first-served basis. Picnic tables, campfire rings, grills and tent pads are provided, as are vault toilets.
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 |
| Booking | Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for the group site can be made online at www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777. |
| Fees | See detailed fee information on the campground table. |
| 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: 40'. Pets must be on a hand-held leash. |
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG recreation page ↗
Weather by month
Getting there
From the intersection of U.S. Highways 40 and 34 in Granby, head north on Highway 34 for approximately 5 miles, to the junction with County Road 40. Turn west and travel approximately 3 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Granby, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.1425° N, 105.9531° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
47 mi from the campground
- PrescribedHarris Park Broadcast Rx
49 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 ↗ | 4.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Never Summer Mountain Products ↗ | 10.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 49.4 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Lake and Grand Lake are all nearby. Boating, sailing, fishing and hiking are popular activities. The west entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park's is just north of Grand Lake. With lush valleys and craggy peaks reaching elevations higher than 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Scenic driving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are popular activities in the park.
- 6.6 miIdleglen Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.8 miSunset Bridge Fishing Access ↗Fishing site
Public land it sits in
Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness begins about 8.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.8 miRocky Mountain National Park Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 249,126 acres
- 9.5 miIndian Peaks Wilderness ↗Wilderness · FS/NPS · 77,932 acres
- 13 miNever Summer Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 20,847 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
- Greenwood LodgeBuilding · Grand Lake · 6.1 mi
- Shadow Mountain LookoutBuilding · Grand Lake · 9.5 mi
- Smith–Eslick Cottage CourtBuilding · Grand Lake · 10.1 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated on the southern shore of Willow Creek Reservoir, at an elevation of 8,130 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms should be expected during the summer months. Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and consequent removal of hazardous trees, there is no shade within the campground.
Recreation
Willow Creek Reservoir is a 300-acre, no-wake lake. It is open to canoes, kayaks and other non-motorized boats. Anglers fish for rainbow, brown and brook trout. Willow Creek can be accessed nearby. National Fishing Week is held annually the first week in June. Numerous hiking and horseback riding trails are located within the Arapaho National Recreation Area, including the East Shore Trail (which is part of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail), Roaring Fork Trail and Monarch Lake Trail.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Willow Creek Group?
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 Willow Creek Group?
See detailed fee information on the campground table.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Willow Creek Group?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Willow Creek Group open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Willow Creek Group have?
1 site, including 1 group tent area.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Willow Creek Group?
Willow Creek Group is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Willow Creek Group?
Yes, pets are allowed at Willow Creek Group. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Willow Creek Group?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. A single site may hold up to eight people.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Willow Creek Group?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G 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 Willow Creek Group?
Willow Creek Reservoir is a 300-acre, no-wake lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Willow Creek Group?
Granby, Colorado. Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Lake and Grand Lake are all nearby.
Source: Getting there
What if Willow Creek Group is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sunset Point Campground (4 mi, first-come), Stillwater (Colorado) (4.2 mi), and Cutthroat Bay Group (5.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby