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Jefferson Creek

Jefferson Creek Campground
Jefferson Creek Campground

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 10,685 feet elevation and bordered by steep 12,000 foot 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.

Number of accommodations: 16

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

16 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
013, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
014, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
015, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night

Reviews (108)

What Guests Are Saying

Jefferson Creek Campground is praised for its beautiful location, large campsites, and access to hiking trails, rivers, and Jefferson Lake, making it ideal for fishing and outdoor activities. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the facilities and the friendliness of the camp hosts. However, some guests noted challenges with the water availability and road conditions, indicating room for improvement. Overall, it remains a favored destination for campers.

Review Summary

4.4
108 reviews
5
63.9%
69
4
19.4%
21
3
10.2%
11
2
3.7%
4
1
2.8%
3

Sarah C

Verified

July 18, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

5

Clean campsites, clean bathrooms, creek runs through the campground and easy access to Jefferson Lake.

Christopher H

Verified

July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

5

Sites are nice and shady, level, and mine had decent privacy. Restrooms were clean and stocked. Great place!

Mark B

Verified

July 2, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

5

Beautiful quite and scenic campground. One of our favorite campgrounds in the area yet. Awesome trails within the campground and creeks running through.

Molly B

Verified

June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

5

Jefferson Creek is the perfect setting for a quite camping time with your family. The campsites are well cared for and the hosts are superb at caring for the area and the campers. From the moment we arrived to when we left, we had a great experience which is why this is a favorite family camping spot. I used to come here as a kid, and now it means so much camping here with my own children and exploring with them in the same places I once did. I am afraid to say how wonderful it is so it does not become a hot spot :) --but we will return each year. Thank you for such a great time.

Joseph F

Verified

June 12, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

3

It's a great campground but you usually don't expect 8" of snow during your first camping trip of the season. It melted quickly and the rest of the trip was fine but it put a bit of a damper on things at first. Also, we happened to go shortly after the USFS road was graded, so once you got onto USFS land, the road was uncharacteristically smooth. The straight stretch between the pavement and the USFS roads is still a washboard nightmare. 20 MPH max unless you want to rattle your fillings loose. And from our experience, it's pretty rare that the USFS road is as smooth as we found it, so be aware. The CG itself is fine, but you need to be prepared for the roads in.

Donald G

Verified

October 16, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

3

Generally good experience overall.

Scott S

Verified

October 7, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

1

Arrived at night, no visible signs for campground, dispersed campers parked
everywhere. Had to leave and go to another campground down the road.

Steve J

Verified

September 30, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

4

Campsite 17 is not a pull through site, but in order for our trailer door to be facing the right way, it should be. We enjoy hiking the West Jefferson Creek trail which goes right through this campground.

Ann-Marie G

Verified

September 23, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

5

The camp grounds were clean and neat. Also the bathrooms were clean.

Larry H

Verified

September 21, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: JEFFERSON CREEK

5

Warm days and cool nights, perfect for camping. Special shout out and kudos to our camp hosts Roger and Karen. They made us feel very welcomed and maintained the campground in an excellent manner.

Location Jefferson Creek

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

Latitude & Longitude: 39.4369 / -105.861

Elevation: 3098 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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.

General

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.

General

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

General

This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations

General

No RV hookups are available. Also, No pay phones are available.

General

For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here

General

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.

General

The use, sale, and possession of all forms of cannabis in the United States is illegal under federal law on federal land.

General

Shooting of any type is prohibited in the campground and Jefferson Lake Recreation Area

General

ATV's and off road vehicles are prohibited in the campground and Jefferson Lake Recreation Area

General

Dogs must be on a leash or tethered at all times.

General

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.

General

Check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm

General

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.

General

Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.

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