Cow Creek south sage field with reservoir and mountains in background
Cow Creek campground 3
Cow creek south campsite 2
Cow Creek campground 2
Cow Creek south sage field with reservoir and mountains in background

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

43 total sites

About Cow Creek South

Cow Creek South Campground is located on the northeast shore of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and on land. fast

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

43 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 035, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 036, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 037, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 038, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 100 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 039, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 040, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 041, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 042, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 043, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 044, Loop: COW CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 30 ft · Gravel

Reviews (115)

What Guests Are Saying

Cow Creek South offers beautiful views and a well-maintained campground with clean facilities, making it a favorite for many visitors. However, low water levels this season made lake access difficult, and some campers experienced noisy neighbors and challenges with the wind. Overall, the location is appreciated for its natural beauty and spacious sites, though visitors are encouraged to plan their trips for earlier in the year for better conditions.

Review Summary

4.1
115 reviews
5
55.7%
64
4
20.9%
24
3
7.8%
9
2
8.7%
10
1
7.0%
8

Stephanie J

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: COW CREEK

5

I love this place. It's beautiful and it's not overcrowded like a lot of other camping spots. I love that you have the lake and mountains in the background. The park rangers were pretty nice too.

Kurt K

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: COW CREEK

4

Had a nice quiet time with family. The Ranger was friendly, and the bathrooms were clean. Fishing wasn’t good because of the Pike population eating the other species. Still a good time, and we were protected by the willows from the wind that whistles down the valley.

Athena M

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: COW CREEK

2

The amount of vehicles included in this site price are VERY UNCLEAR. Additionally the staff that handles these issues are extremely rude. I love the park itself, but the issues surrounding it almost make it not worth the trouble.

Gene W

Verified

January 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: COW CREEK

4

Nice big spot only lack of trees and the amazing wind in afternoon !

Nikki H

Verified

January 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: COW CREEK

5

We had a lot of fun! My husband hasn't seen all of the stars away night before, and we were in the perfect place for viewing. I would highly recommend this area to anyone. The only issue we had was: we tried fishing but were unsuccessful because the water was so high into the willows our lines kept getting caught. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable experience!

Location & Directions for Cow Creek South

Dillon Ranger District 680 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne, CO 80498 United States

Elevation: 2,459 ft

Getting There

From Silverthorne, Colorado on Interstate 70 take exit 205 and go 22.4 mi north on Colorado Highway 9. The campground is near the mid-point
of Green Mountain Reservoir. The entrance is on the left just before mile
marker 124.<br /><br />
From Krem...

Nearest town

Silverthorne, CO - 22 mi

About 24 min to downtown

Highway access

Cow Creek South is accessible via Colorado Highway 9, which connects to Interstate 70 at exit 205 in Silverthorne, approximately 22.4 miles to the south.

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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