About Gore Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 24
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Reviews (235)
What Guests Are Saying
Gore Creek Campground is praised for its beautiful setting near the creek, providing a peaceful and private atmosphere with well-maintained facilities, including exceptionally clean bathrooms. Many guests appreciate the convenient access to Vail and nearby hiking and biking trails. However, some reviewers noted issues with noise from I-70 and the lack of water and campfires, alongside occasional challenges with campground management and site reservations. Overall, it remains a popular choice for campers seeking a serene experience close to outdoor activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Gore Creek Campground is praised for its beautiful setting near the creek, providing a peaceful and private atmosphere with well-maintained facilities, including exceptionally clean bathrooms. Many guests appreciate the convenient access to Vail and nearby hiking and biking trails. However, some reviewers noted issues with noise from I-70 and the lack of water and campfires, alongside occasional challenges with campground management and site reservations. Overall, it remains a popular choice for campers seeking a serene experience close to outdoor activities.
Review Summary
Jeff S
VerifiedMay 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: GORE CREEK CAMPGROUND
It was an amazing campsite up in Vail along I-70. The camp-hosts were great and did a great job keeping everything extremely clean and tidy for all the campers.
Jason F
VerifiedMay 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: GORE CREEK CAMPGROUND
Gore Creek Campground is a true gem of the National Forest Service. If you are looking for a great boondocking location that is close to great trails and breathtaking views, this just might be the place for you. The entrance to the campground is ~2 miles off of I-70 Exit 180 on Bighorn Road. Only 10 minutes from Vail Village and 25 minutes from Frisco.
We stayed in Site #8, which provided plenty of room for our 22’ travel trailer and pickup. The sites each have a large picnic table and fire ring.
Pit toilets are spread through the campground and were very clean and well maintained. The campground hosts do a great job of keeping everything tidy and looking great. They also have bundles of firewood for sale for $7 at their site just inside the entrance to the campground.
I can’t say enough about this place. It’s probably my favorite spot to camp in Colorado. I almost didn’t post this review for fear of the secret getting out.
Joshua M
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: GORE CREEK CAMPGROUND
Beautiful, well maintained, great friendly hosts
Joseph W
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: GORE CREEK CAMPGROUND
Great campground! Great hosts!
Jessica L
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: GORE CREEK CAMPGROUND
Really wonderful convenient location right off the highway. Spacious sites with super clean toilets always filled with toilet paper. The hosts are really nice and warned us of a fox.
Rebecca K
VerifiedOctober 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: GORE CREEK CAMPGROUND
Very quiet and clean. Only stayed one night, but we would have stayed longer!
Rebecca R
VerifiedOctober 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: GORE CREEK CAMPGROUND
Great spot near vail, only downside is the interstate traffic noise
Margaret B
VerifiedOctober 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: GORE CREEK CAMPGROUND
Uphill walk to campsites. The campsites at the top are gorgeous, but you can hear the traffic from I-70 all night. Lower sites might be better. Great campground hosts. Good hikes nearby.
wine p
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: GORE CREEK CAMPGROUND
It was an amazing experience at this campground
Jim B
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: GORE CREEK CAMPGROUND
A beautiful location next to Gore Creek and very close to Vail Village.
Boundless hiking and fishing opportunities are close by. Biking up and down Vail Pass from here is challenging/rewarding!.
Location Gore Creek Campground
Address:
Eagle Holy Cross Ranger District Po Box 190
Minturn, CO, 81645
United States
Travel east on I-70 to Exit 180 for East Vail. Turn right and follow the south frontage road (Bighorn Road) east to the road closure gate at about 2 miles. The campground is on the left just before the gate.
For more White River National Forest on the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District information visit www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver or call 970-827-5715.
Gore Creek Campground is accessible via I-70, with the campground located approximately 2 miles from Exit 180 for East Vail.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.6275 / -106.272
Elevation: 2676 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
