About Thirty Mile
Number of accommodations: 28
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (507)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
frank l
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: THIR
I had reserved campsite #1 and have a 25 ft TT. Backed trailer ok, but due to large spruce branches, could not put awning out and it rained everyday, so grilling was soggy!!. Outside of that, restrooms were clean and campground quiet, despite being very busy. would absolutely return.
Karen N
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: THIR
The campground hosts, Doris and Ted were the best! I give them a 5 star rating. Friendly, helpful, kept the restrooms and campsites well maintained. The location of the campground is beautiful with rivers, lakes, and trails for hiking. Wildlife is abundant; we especially enjoyed seeing moose and moose babies as well as deer, fox, birds, squirrels and chipmunks. I gave a 4 star rating because of the noise from the dam construction at Rio Grands reservoir; it did disturb the quiet and peacefulness of the campground. We enjoyed eating at the rustic store and grill south on the main highway. Lake City is close by going north on the highway and Creede going south. If you like small mountain towns, Creede is worth visiting with a number of restaurants, art galleries, theater productions, and a National Forest ranger station with a helpful ranger and a lot of free information about trails in the area. The waterfall is a bit north off the main highway is worth seeing though we've missed seeing the swifts who build their nests behind the waterfall. The drive from Lake City north to Blue Mesa reservoir and then to Gunnison is beautiful. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is also worth visiting. Enjoy!
frank l
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: THIR
I had reserved campsite #1 and have a 25 ft TT. Backed trailer ok, but due to large spruce branches, could not put awning out and it rained everyday, so grilling was soggy!!. Outside of that, restrooms were clean and campground quiet, despite being very busy. would absolutely return.
Don M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: THIR
30 Mile campground is a true hidden gem. We spent a week camping in our 30 foot travel trailer. The grounds were well maintained by the camp hosts who were super nice folk. The pit toilets were very clean and even have electric lights for night-time visits. The campground is along the Rio Grand which provides excellent fishing. There are hiking trails nearby with opportunities for day hikes or overnight trips. Be prepared to provide your own energy needs with generator or solar; no hook-ups. The access road is gravel so the going is slow but well worth the trip. Cell phone signal is weak to non existent but that is part of getting away off the grid. We plan to return soon.
Don M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: THIR
30 Mile campground is a true hidden gem. We spent a week camping in our 30 foot travel trailer. The grounds were well maintained by the camp hosts who were super nice folk. The pit toilets were very clean and even have electric lights for night-time visits. The campground is along the Rio Grand which provides excellent fishing. There are hiking trails nearby with opportunities for day hikes or overnight trips. Be prepared to provide your own energy needs with generator or solar; no hook-ups. The access road is gravel so the going is slow but well worth the trip. Cell phone signal is weak to non existent but that is part of getting away off the grid. We plan to return soon.
Don M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: THIR
30 Mile campground is a true hidden gem. We spent a week camping in our 30 foot travel trailer. The grounds were well maintained by the camp hosts who were super nice folk. The pit toilets were very clean and even have electric lights for night-time visits. The campground is along the Rio Grand which provides excellent fishing. There are hiking trails nearby with opportunities for day hikes or overnight trips. Be prepared to provide your own energy needs with generator or solar; no hook-ups. The access road is gravel so the going is slow but well worth the trip. Cell phone signal is weak to non existent but that is part of getting away off the grid. We plan to return soon.
Arthur R
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: THIR
Right on river, quiet, good security.
Arthur R
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: THIR
Right on river, quiet, good security.
Arthur R
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: THIR
Right on river, quiet, good security.
Scott K
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: THIR
The fishing was great but there were a lot of bears to deal with, be careful.
Location Thirty Mile
Address:
Divide Rd. 3 Rd & Creede Ave.
Creede, CO, 81130
United States
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 miles to
Thirty Mile Campground.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.7233 / -107.257
Elevation: 2847 feet
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: June 4, 2026
