U.S. Forest Service · San Juan National Forest · Pagosa Springs, CO

Williams Creek Campground

This popular campground, 23 miles north of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, offers both shaded and sunny campsites with some located creek-side. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding, and scenic opportunities.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups57
Tent-only3
Host/management1
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

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

60 sites in 6 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
51AStandardBack-in35GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
53AStandardBack-in30GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
55AStandardBack-in25GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
56AStandardBack-in25GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
57AStandardBack-in40GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
58AStandardBack-in35GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
59AStandardBack-in35GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
60AStandardBack-in30GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
61AStandardBack-in25GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
54 HostAStandardBack-in40GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard

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

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes

The campground offers many single family sites, some with water and sewer hookups and many with views of the surrounding mountains. There are two double sites and one triple site, suitable for larger family gatherings. There are a few level pull-through and back-in sites appropriate for larger RVs. Vault toilets and drinking water are available. Firewood may be purchased from the camp host.

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
BookingReservations can be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
FeesStandard: $28 Premium (water/sewer): $35 Group: $100
RulesQuiet 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.

San Juan National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Williams Creek Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°January: 1.22 inches of precipitation, 19.3 inches of snowFebruary: 1.36 inches of precipitation, 18.8 inches of snowMarch: 1.37 inches of precipitation, 15.3 inches of snowApril: 1.33 inches of precipitation, 14.5 inches of snowMay: 1.12 inches of precipitation, 3.7 inches of snowJune: 0.84 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 2.21 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 2.93 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowSeptember: 2.49 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowOctober: 2.20 inches of precipitation, 7.7 inches of snowNovember: 1.38 inches of precipitation, 15.1 inches of snowDecember: 1.15 inches of precipitation, 12.6 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 15.2°F averageFebruary: 17.3°F averageMarch: 25.8°F averageApril: 34.8°F averageMay: 44.7°F averageJune: 53.4°F averageJuly: 59.0°F averageAugust: 57.0°F averageSeptember: 51.3°F averageOctober: 41.5°F averageNovember: 27.9°F averageDecember: 15.4°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Rio Grande Rsvr, 16 miles from the campground at 9,492 feet, station USC00057050 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 20 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 108 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Pagosa Springs, turn north on Piedra Road (Forest Road 361.) Turn right at the intersection of FS 631 and FS 640, about 3 miles north of Bridge Campground. The entrance is approximately 1/2 mile from the junction.

Nearest townPagosa Springs, Colorado
Coordinates37.4952° N, 107.2267° 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.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Gold Mountain

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

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗18.4 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗38.4 mi
Outdoor gearSki Barn ↗38.8 mi

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Worth a stop

There are many fishing opportunities in the creek and in the nearby reservoir. A popular hike nearby is Piedra Falls, located a short distance from the campground. ATV enthusiasts enjoy Poison Park Road which is several miles from the campground, or traveling to East Fork Road to enjoy this four-wheel drive-only road to Silver Falls. Just a few miles north of Williams Creek Campground, is the Cimarrona Trail which begins across the road from its campground namesake. The Williams Creek Trail begins at the end of the Williams Creek Road, at the Palisades Horse Camp. Both run through the Weminuche Wilderness to connect with the Continental Divide Trail. In addition, the town of Pagosa Springs offers many festivals on the weekends and the hottest, deepest hot springs in the country.

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Weminuche Wilderness, which overlaps 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.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

The campground is situated among cedar, aspen and ponderosa pines. Some sites are located on the banks of Williams Creek, which runs along the eastern edge of the campground; some have spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

Recreation

The campground is one mile from Williams Reservoir, a popular fishing and kayaking spot. There are several ATV and hiking trails approximately one to five miles beyond the campground.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Williams Creek Campground?

Sites at Williams Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Williams Creek Campground?

Standard: $28 Premium (water/sewer): $35 Group: $100

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Williams Creek Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Williams Creek Campground?

Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

Source: Charges and cancellations

Is Williams Creek Campground open right now?

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

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Williams Creek Campground have?

61 sites, including 57 standard sites without power and 3 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Williams Creek Campground?

The longest site here provides 45 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 Williams Creek Campground have hookups?

Yes, water and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Williams Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Williams Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Williams Creek Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Williams Creek Campground?

The campground is one mile from Williams Reservoir, a popular fishing and kayaking spot. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Williams Creek Campground?

Pagosa Springs, Colorado. There are many fishing opportunities in the creek and in the nearby reservoir.

Source: Getting there