USDA Forest Service · Colorado
St. Louis Creek
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Sites
- 18
- Hookups
- 18 with water, 17 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to September 18
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,858 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SAINT LOUIS CREEK CG (NFSR 160.1A) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- Nearest town
- Morrison
- Address
- 9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO, 80465
- Phone
- 530-529-0578
- Activities
- Biking, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
About
Overview
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.
Recreation
Hiking, biking, fishing and wildlife viewing are all accessible near the campground.
Facilities
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
Charges & Cancellations
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 8° | -18° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 9° | -10° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 14° | 0° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 21° | 1° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 52° | 29° | 19° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 37° | 27° | 79° | 5 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 46° | 38° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 45° | 39° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 40° | 21° | 76° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 31° | -4° | 62° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 13° | -7° | 54° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 29° | 6° | -11° | 43° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Byers Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
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- Robbers Roost Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi
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