Bristol Head Campground

About

This campground contains 15 sites (11 are pull through) ranging from 35 to 55 feet in length. There are both dead end spurs and pull throughs. Sits in a meadow on a bench above South Clear Creek. A short trail from the campground leads to an overlook of the Clear Creek Canyons and a waterfall. The campground stretches 0.6 mile along a "bench" (a level area) above South Clear Creek. The grassy field between camping sites and creek are dotted with wildflowers. Every site has a view of towering mountains dominated by Bristol Head Peak. Spruce and Aspen line the meadow and provide some shade. The campground is an excellent area for viewing wildlife, especially moose. Quiet secluded. Fishing in the creek nearby. 14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• dump station

  Henson Creek RV Park

  17 mi

• fuel station

  Fuel station

  12 mi

• grocery

  Kentucky Bell Market

  12 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  12 mi

• trailhead

  Texas Creek Trail

  3.1 mi

• attraction

  Viewpoint

  2.2 mi

• recreation site

  Spring Creek Reservoir Picnic Site

  1.2 mi

Forest road access near this stay: BRISTOL VIEW CG in Rio Grande National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• CO
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN