Thirty Mile Site 28
THIRTY MILE
THIRTY MILE
Thirty Mile Entry Sign
THIRTY MILE

About Thirty Mile

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 ft.

Available sites

28 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

28 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 001, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 008, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 010, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 012, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 013, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 019, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 022, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 029, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 032, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 034, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: THIR RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

561 reviews

Summary

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Thirty Mile Campground is highly praised for its beautiful mountain views, spacious and clean campsites, and friendly hosts who maintain spotless facilities. Visitors appreciate the campground's privacy, proximity to fishing spots, and access to hiking trails. The main concern noted was the rough 10-mile dirt road and occasional noise from generators, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

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5 stars 71.3% (400)
4 stars 16.8% (94)
3 stars 5.3% (30)
2 stars 4.3% (24)
1 star 2.3% (13)

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Katherine T

Verified

June 3, 2024 Stayed at: 003, Loop: THIR

Wow — What a fantastic campground! The camp hosts, Leah and Tammy, were top-notch, and kept the bathrooms spotless and well-stocked. They were also so friendly and helpful. Our campsite, Number 3, was arguably the best of the bunch. The rushing river lulled us to sleep at night, and we woke in the morning to the sounds of the birds in the trees near our tent. We did day hikes on both of the trails near the campground, and didn’t see a soul on either trail. It was pure bliss. Note: you are completely off-grid, so plan accordingly. We will be back!

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Robert H

Verified

June 3, 2024 Stayed at: 026, Loop: THIR

We love this campground and site 26. Been there before. HOWEVER, when we arrived we found out that the potable water source was highly treated with chlorine...which basically makes it unusable. We feel Recreation.gov should have informed us about the situation, cuzz we probably would have changed our plans.

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Gaye D

Verified

May 29, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: THIR

Last minute change on our reservation sent through email and I had 2 options, modify or cancel. Apparently the season dates were changed or entered incorrectly the first time details are unknown. But you plan a trip and then you’re notified through email and thankfully it did not drop into the spam folder and now change your dates or cancel. Really unacceptable and at the last minute. Then to complete the experience don’t drink the water and then NO water. Reason unknown and camp hosts unaware. Oh my I’d like a refund for all the confusion. We’ve been to this campground many times in the past and have never had a problem. What’s happening here? Disappointed. But the beauty is still the same.

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Gaye D

Verified

May 29, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: THIR

Last minute change on our reservation sent through email and I had 2 options, modify or cancel. Apparently the season dates were changed or entered incorrectly the first time details are unknown. But you plan a trip and then you’re notified through email and thankfully it did not drop into the spam folder and now change your dates or cancel. Really unacceptable and at the last minute. Then to complete the experience don’t drink the water and then NO water. Reason unknown and camp hosts unaware. Oh my I’d like a refund for all the confusion. We’ve been to this campground many times in the past and have never had a problem. What’s happening here? Disappointed. But the beauty is still the same.

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Gaye D

Verified

May 29, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: THIR

Last minute change on our reservation sent through email and I had 2 options, modify or cancel. Apparently the season dates were changed or entered incorrectly the first time details are unknown. But you plan a trip and then you’re notified through email and thankfully it did not drop into the spam folder and now change your dates or cancel. Really unacceptable and at the last minute. Then to complete the experience don’t drink the water and then NO water. Reason unknown and camp hosts unaware. Oh my I’d like a refund for all the confusion. We’ve been to this campground many times in the past and have never had a problem. What’s happening here? Disappointed. But the beauty is still the same.

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Brett W

Verified

November 26, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: THIR

Great campground. Referencing the review saying that camp host is anti dog, the people who allow their dogs off leash are disrespectful to all campers. My wife and I always camp with our dog and he is always on a leash. Numerous times we have had to run dogs out of our camp because the owner believes rules don't apply to them and they have no respect for anyone else camping. Many times walking our dog on a leash, we have had to get between our dog and an unleashed dog to prevent a fight. Dogs off leash can poop anywhere the urge hits them, that has to be cleaned up by others or by the camp host. If you cannot follow the rules then stay out of the campground.

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Brett W

Verified

November 26, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: THIR

Great campground. Referencing the review saying that camp host is anti dog, the people who allow their dogs off leash are disrespectful to all campers. My wife and I always camp with our dog and he is always on a leash. Numerous times we have had to run dogs out of our camp because the owner believes rules don't apply to them and they have no respect for anyone else camping. Many times walking our dog on a leash, we have had to get between our dog and an unleashed dog to prevent a fight. Dogs off leash can poop anywhere the urge hits them, that has to be cleaned up by others or by the camp host. If you cannot follow the rules then stay out of the campground.

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Brett W

Verified

November 26, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: THIR

Great campground. Referencing the review saying that camp host is anti dog, the people who allow their dogs off leash are disrespectful to all campers. My wife and I always camp with our dog and he is always on a leash. Numerous times we have had to run dogs out of our camp because the owner believes rules don't apply to them and they have no respect for anyone else camping. Many times walking our dog on a leash, we have had to get between our dog and an unleashed dog to prevent a fight. Dogs off leash can poop anywhere the urge hits them, that has to be cleaned up by others or by the camp host. If you cannot follow the rules then stay out of the campground.

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John O

Verified

September 20, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: THIR

Absolutely outstanding campground. Restrooms were the cleanest I’ve ever seen by far. Clearly the camp host takes her job seriously and has pride in her work. I will be back again soon. Pssst… don’t tell anyone about this place and let’s keep it a secret amongst ourselves.

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John O

Verified

September 20, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: THIR

Absolutely outstanding campground. Restrooms were the cleanest I’ve ever seen by far. Clearly the camp host takes her job seriously and has pride in her work. I will be back again soon. Pssst… don’t tell anyone about this place and let’s keep it a secret amongst ourselves.

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Location & Directions for Thirty Mile

Divide Rd. 3 Rd & Creede Ave., Creede, CO 81130 United States

Elevation: 2,847 ft

Getting There

From Alamosa, go west on US 160 to South Fork. Turn northwest on State

Highway 149 through Creede. Continue on Highway 149 to mile marker 41,

turn west (gravel road) on Rio Grande Reservoir Road and continue for 12 mi to

Thirty Mile Campground.

Nearest town

Creede, CO - 31 mi

About 50 min to downtown

Highway access

Thirty Mile Campground is accessible via US Highway 160 and State Highway 149. US 160 is approximately 25 miles to the south, providing access to South Fork.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Reservations must be occupied to remain valid; otherwise, they are forfeited with no refund.
  • First-come, first-serve sites are available but not guaranteed.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Fees & deposits

  • Single site fees cover up to 6 guests and 1 vehicle; extra charges apply for additional guests and vehicles.
  • Double site fees cover up to 12 guests and 2 vehicles; extra charges apply for additional guests and vehicles.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservations cannot be modified by camp hosts; guests can modify or cancel online before check-in.

Utilities

  • Trailers must be filled before arrival; filling at hydrants is prohibited to prevent water contamination.

Site types & loops

  • This facility does not offer electric hookups for sites.

Safety & rules

  • Stays are limited to 14 days within any 30-day period; exceeding this limit is prohibited.

General

  • Click here to learn more about the Rio Grande National Forest.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Firewood should not be moved; obtain and burn it on-site to prevent harm to local trees.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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