Jefferson Creek Campground
Jefferson Creek Campground

Featured amenities

River Access River Access

Available sites

16 total sites

About Jefferson Creek

Campers looking for a pleasant fishing destination with great mountain views will enjoy camping at Jefferson Creek. The campground is located a short drive or hike from Jefferson Lake. The lake is one of the highest elevation lakes around, capping 10.7 ft elevation and bordered by steep 12 ft peaks. Fishing in both the creek and lake offer promising catches of trout. Another noteworthy aspect of the campground is its access to the Colorado Trail.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access River Access
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

16 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 004, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 005, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 006, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 007, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 008, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 009, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 010, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 011, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 012, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 013, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 014, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 015, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 016, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 017, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

Reviews (251)

What Guests Are Saying

Jefferson Creek Campground is a beautiful, well-maintained hidden gem with spacious sites and a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for nature lovers and families. Visitors appreciate the friendly camp hosts, clean facilities, and access to hiking trails, fishing, and wildlife sightings. However, the broken water pump and the rough access road were noted as drawbacks, along with occasional noise from generators.

Review Summary

4.4
251 reviews
5
64.1%
161
4
20.7%
52
3
9.2%
23
2
3.6%
9
1
2.4%
6

Paul K

Verified

July 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

4

I truly love camping at Jefferson Lake. We see moose and deer, love to fish, and go hiking. I most often take my grandson, who as a ten year is my camping buddy.

My major complaint is that virtually every RV uses a generator. Most of them are turned off by 9 or 10pm, but invariably one or two run all night. I wish that there was better signage at each campground that tells the users of generators that they need to be turned off, no later than 10pm.

Joseph S

Verified

July 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

5

enjoyed

Joseph S

Verified

July 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

5

enjoyed

Jacob S

Verified

June 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

5

We love the Jefferson Lake area! It's close to home for and easy get-away. The campgrounds are clean and well maintained.

Jacob S

Verified

June 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

5

We love the Jefferson Lake area! It's close to home for and easy get-away. The campgrounds are clean and well maintained.

Lil V

Verified

June 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

5

We thoroughly enjoyed our camping experience at Jefferson Creek. The hosts (Cliff and Alice) were great! We loved hearing the river by the campground. The lake was closed but we hiked up to it. It was lovely as always.

Lil V

Verified

June 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

5

We thoroughly enjoyed our camping experience at Jefferson Creek. The hosts (Cliff and Alice) were great! We loved hearing the river by the campground. The lake was closed but we hiked up to it. It was lovely as always.

Laura F

Verified

October 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

5

Jefferson Creek Campground provided for the perfect fall campout. The campground host, who was actually the Aspen campground host, who was filling in for the Jefferson Creek hosts who had to leave early, was superb. She was actively checking on campground residents and provided help with everything from firewood to trail specifics. The nearby hikes are absolutely breathtaking, with offerings ranging from the Colorado Trail to the West Jefferson Trail. The facilities were beautiful, nestled in the gorgeous lodgepole pines and offered all things needed for a comfortable stay.

Laura F

Verified

October 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

5

Jefferson Creek Campground provided for the perfect fall campout. The campground host, who was actually the Aspen campground host, who was filling in for the Jefferson Creek hosts who had to leave early, was superb. She was actively checking on campground residents and provided help with everything from firewood to trail specifics. The nearby hikes are absolutely breathtaking, with offerings ranging from the Colorado Trail to the West Jefferson Trail. The facilities were beautiful, nestled in the gorgeous lodgepole pines and offered all things needed for a comfortable stay.

scott b

Verified

September 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

5

Road leading into park is very rough. Once inside park gravel roads are much better. Great quiet location. Camp host was very helpful and friendly.

Location & Directions for Jefferson Creek

P.O. Box 74, Lake George, CO 80827 United States

Elevation: 3,098 ft

Getting There

From US Highway 285 at Jefferson, Colorado, take County Road 35 north to County Road 37 and turn right. Pay the user fee at Jefferson Lake Recreation Area entrance station and continue on the road to the campground.

Nearest town

Lake George, CO - 49 mi

About over 1 hr (70 min) to downtown

Highway access

Jefferson Creek is accessible via US Highway 285, which is approximately 8 miles away at Jefferson, Colorado.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Alert for Reservation Holders: There is a one-time fee of $11.00 to enter Jefferson Lake Recreation Area in which your campground is located. You will only have to pay this fee once for the duration of your stay.  There is an Annual Pass available for purchase here. The fee for the 2025 calendar year pass is $100.00.
  • Please note it is difficult to access Jefferson Lake Recreation Area during the winter months; the roads to this site are not maintained for snow throughout the winter. County Road 37 is an unpaved gravel surface road that leads to the entrance of the area.
  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
  • This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
  • No RV hookups are available. Also, No pay phones are available.
  • For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Firewood is available to purchase on site, depending on any fire ban. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • The use, sale, and possession of all forms of cannabis in the United States is illegal under federal law on federal land.
  • Shooting of any type is prohibited in the campground and Jefferson Lake Recreation Area
  • ATV's and off road vehicles are prohibited in the campground and Jefferson Lake Recreation Area
  • Dogs must be on a leash or tethered at all times.
  • Reservations are available up to 5 days prior to arrival date. Sites not reserved 5 days before become ‘walk-up’ and are available on a ‘first come - first serve’ bases.
  • Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight.
  • Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.

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