USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Thirty Mile
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Sites
- 35
- Hookups
- 35 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to August 7
- Max RV length
- 90 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,321 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- THIRTY MILE CG (NFSR 520.2C) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Rio Grande National Forest
- Nearest town
- CREEDE
- Address
- DIVIDE RD. 3RD & CREEDE AVE., CREEDE, CO, 81130
- Phone
- 719-658-0829
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing
35 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Thirty Mile Campground is nestled on the banks of the Rio Grande River, just a short mile from the Rio Grande Reservoir. The location is perfect for anyone who loves to spend time fishing, canoeing and swimming. In addition, there are two trailheads and regular interpretive programs located at the campground.
Across from the Thirty Mile is the Weminuche Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in Colorado. It's a famously rugged region with three mountain peaks reaching over 14,000 feet.
Recreation
Anglers and hikers are common campers at Thirty Mile, and the San Juan Mountains provide great fun for backpackers and horse packers.
Two trailheads, Squaw Creek and Weminuche Pass, lead eager hikers into the Weminuche Wilderness and link up to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
Facilities
No electric site hookups are available. Firewood is sold onsite. There is ample parking for day visitors but stock unloading and horse trailers are not permitted. Sites are designed for both tent and trailer camping. Drinking water is available.
Natural Features
The campground is located in a meadow among mature spruce and aspen trees, just between the Rio Grande River and Squaw Creek. All sites are nicely shaded and some overlook the creek.
The Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to dense wilderness.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.
Fees
Season Dates/ Site Type/ Nightly/Daily Rates
Friday before Memorial Day - Labor Day Weekend / Single Site / $29.00 weekends and holidays $31.00
Double Site / $58.00 weekends and holidays $62.00
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 10° | -14° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 14° | -5° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 20° | 4° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 26° | 8° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 53° | 34° | 17° | 62° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 67° | 43° | 32° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 50° | 41° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 71° | 48° | 38° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 44° | 24° | 75° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 33° | 2° | 66° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 46° | 24° | -8° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 11° | -15° | 52° | 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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