About Jefferson Creek
Number of accommodations: 16
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (216)
What Guests Are Saying
Jefferson Creek Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with excellent access to hiking trails, rivers, and Jefferson Lake, making it a favorite for many visitors. The campsites are spacious, clean, and well-maintained, with friendly campground hosts enhancing the experience. Some challenges include limited water access and rough roads, but overall, guests highly recommend returning for a relaxing stay amidst nature.
What Guests Are Saying
Jefferson Creek Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with excellent access to hiking trails, rivers, and Jefferson Lake, making it a favorite for many visitors. The campsites are spacious, clean, and well-maintained, with friendly campground hosts enhancing the experience. Some challenges include limited water access and rough roads, but overall, guests highly recommend returning for a relaxing stay amidst nature.
Review Summary
Ray E
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
I have camped at Jefferson Creek for many seasons. I am always pleased with the way the camp managers keep the camp in great condition. I appreciate the camp fire grates and pits. When there is a fire ban, because of the fire mitigation prevention, you can still have a camp fire. What is camping without a fire!! I always enjoy camping here.
Ray E
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
I have camped at Jefferson Creek for many seasons. I am always pleased with the way the camp managers keep the camp in great condition. I appreciate the camp fire grates and pits. When there is a fire ban, because of the fire mitigation prevention, you can still have a camp fire. What is camping without a fire!! I always enjoy camping here.
Jeffrey L
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
The washboard road to the sites were unacceptable. The sites were o.k. but no natural beauty, given the proximity to the lake or creek. The pit toilet and sites were nicely maintained. It's just not an attractive setting.
Jeffrey L
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
The washboard road to the sites were unacceptable. The sites were o.k. but no natural beauty, given the proximity to the lake or creek. The pit toilet and sites were nicely maintained. It's just not an attractive setting.
Aileen G
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
Great hiking. The W Jefferson trail was good and the dog had a great time as well. Going around the lake looked like a good trail but I didn't have time for it. Next time I think I will bring a wetsuit and my paddleboard for the lake and my bike for everywhere.
Bring bug spray for the flies but they aren't terrible. It helped though to have some.
Aileen G
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
Great hiking. The W Jefferson trail was good and the dog had a great time as well. Going around the lake looked like a good trail but I didn't have time for it. Next time I think I will bring a wetsuit and my paddleboard for the lake and my bike for everywhere.
Bring bug spray for the flies but they aren't terrible. It helped though to have some.
Jennifer W
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
Site 1 has deep holes & numerous rocks. There's an unsafe incline from the parking spot to the campsite making un/loading extremely dangerous. You have to drive outside the park just to get cell service which is hazardous for anyone who gets injured. I went to the restroom while dark & received a serious injury my family had to leave me alone to drive outside the park to obtain help.. the beauty & cleanliness wasn't worth this excruciating pain I'm enduring from a seriously dangerous spot!
Jennifer W
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
Site 1 has deep holes & numerous rocks. There's an unsafe incline from the parking spot to the campsite making un/loading extremely dangerous. You have to drive outside the park just to get cell service which is hazardous for anyone who gets injured. I went to the restroom while dark & received a serious injury my family had to leave me alone to drive outside the park to obtain help.. the beauty & cleanliness wasn't worth this excruciating pain I'm enduring from a seriously dangerous spot!
Paul K
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
I go once or twice a summer with my grandson. We enjoy fishing and hiking. Toilets always clean. Campers courteous.
Paul K
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
I go once or twice a summer with my grandson. We enjoy fishing and hiking. Toilets always clean. Campers courteous.
Location Jefferson Creek
Address:
P.O. Box 74
Lake George, CO, 80827
United States
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.
Jefferson Creek is accessible via US Highway 285, which is approximately 8 miles away at Jefferson, Colorado.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.4369 / -105.861
Elevation: 3098 feet
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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
