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

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed

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

Chelsie W

Verified

July 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: COW CREEK

5

Great campsite, fun to hang at the lake and super clean bathrooms! Also sold firewood.

Melissa M

Verified

July 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: COW CREEK

3

The campsite was great. My complaints have to do with the other campers. Some of the other campers were disrespectful by letting their kids run wild and screaming through other campsites. Also, the loud generators running most of the night made it difficult to enjoy ourselves.

Vanessa K

Verified

July 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: COW CREEK

5

Beautiful campsite next to the reservoir! The campsites are very spacious and they include a storage locker.

Paul or Sharon T

Verified

July 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: COW CREEK

5

Wonderful !

Traci L

Verified

July 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: COW CREEK

4

It was a great location and being right on the water was amazing! The restroom was a vaulted toilet and it was very clean. Be prepared, there is not any running water or drinking water. The staff was wonderful and we had a blast!!

Scott S

Verified

June 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: COW CREEK

3

Beautiful area. Water level is very low and is pretty windy.

Josh C

Verified

June 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: COW CREEK

4

Water was low, and very few trees for shade. But otherwise beautiful.

Dave R

Verified

June 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: COW CREEK

4

We really like this place. Good facilities, great views! It would be five stars if it had electric hookups.

Nikki S

Verified

June 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: COW CREEK

3

It was disappointing how pow the reservoir was.

Minette M

Verified

June 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: COW CREEK

2

Unfortunately the water level is very low right now so the spot we chose next to the water was not what we expected. It was a good 1/2 mi away from the shore instead. We also experienced bats flying around our campsite as soon as it was dusk which drive us into our tent sooner than we’d have liked.

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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