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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.
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
Thomas K
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
Nice campground well maintained
Amanda M
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
We love it so much, we just had our 2nd year in a row at Jefferson Creek. The creek that runs through is great for exploring, the lake is just a short drive away, and the bathrooms are clean. Be prepared for a bumpy, washboard road getting to the campground and no cell service, but it’s still worth the trip!
Amanda M
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
We love it so much, we just had our 2nd year in a row at Jefferson Creek. The creek that runs through is great for exploring, the lake is just a short drive away, and the bathrooms are clean. Be prepared for a bumpy, washboard road getting to the campground and no cell service, but it’s still worth the trip!
Amanda F
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
This is a nice quiet campground. The site on the side backing up to the creek are definitely better than the other side. The tent placement on several of the sites is right near the road so that's not the best. Overall this is a great campsite and I would camp here again.
Amanda F
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
This is a nice quiet campground. The site on the side backing up to the creek are definitely better than the other side. The tent placement on several of the sites is right near the road so that's not the best. Overall this is a great campsite and I would camp here again.
Gary H
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
Overall a very good stay. There was a person who ran a generator every evening from 7:00 to 9:30 PM. He had all day to run the generator but I'm guessing that these hours were necessary to watch TV or a movie. I have a generator so I understand the need. New camper trailers don't have propane fridges so sometimes it's hard to keep the battery charged but come on people ...please be considerate.
Gary H
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
Overall a very good stay. There was a person who ran a generator every evening from 7:00 to 9:30 PM. He had all day to run the generator but I'm guessing that these hours were necessary to watch TV or a movie. I have a generator so I understand the need. New camper trailers don't have propane fridges so sometimes it's hard to keep the battery charged but come on people ...please be considerate.
Susan R
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
What a great little campground! Very quiet on weeknights, close to Denver, and very easy to get to. Sites were large and plenty of room between. Restrooms were clean and there was a nice painting in one of them, maybe by the campground host? It was nice to see some younger than usual hosts, they were very nice. There is a user fee for the recreation area which is separate from the camping fee; I'd seen some information but couldn't find solid details online. It was $8 for the two nights/3 days so not a problem and the hosts collected the fee. I had cash, not sure if that's required but would be nice to know ahead of time if it is. Also, Jefferson Lake is a gem for paddling and fishing, We waited out some rain and had the whole lake to ourselves. Clear water, lovely shorelines, and great views. Also not crowded on weekdays. We will be back!
Manuel C
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
We were in space 2 and area has a drop right where you open door prom camper which is quite dangerous if you forget. Also there too many large stones around the camper area you step on and twist your foot . Parking area is quite small and hard to get into. We do like the dam area it was kind of crowded and too many cars for a small area we feel. First water station is terrible can’t pump out easily. Hosts were nice
Susan R
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
What a great little campground! Very quiet on weeknights, close to Denver, and very easy to get to. Sites were large and plenty of room between. Restrooms were clean and there was a nice painting in one of them, maybe by the campground host? It was nice to see some younger than usual hosts, they were very nice. There is a user fee for the recreation area which is separate from the camping fee; I'd seen some information but couldn't find solid details online. It was $8 for the two nights/3 days so not a problem and the hosts collected the fee. I had cash, not sure if that's required but would be nice to know ahead of time if it is. Also, Jefferson Lake is a gem for paddling and fishing, We waited out some rain and had the whole lake to ourselves. Clear water, lovely shorelines, and great views. Also not crowded on weekdays. We will be back!
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.
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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