INDIAN CREEK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
federal · S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO
- dump station10 mi
- fuel station6.1 mi

Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
Overview Please Note: Must be in possession of a horse in order to camp in the equestrian campground. The Indian Creek Equestrian Campground is an ideal camping site for avid horseback riders looking to explore the Indian Creek Equestrian Trail. The area provides a pleasant atmosphere plus nearby access to the Rampart Range, a well known off-highway vehicle riding area. The area boasts wildlife like mule deer, turkey, elk and black bears. The Roxborough State Park is located to the northeast of the campground as has a reputation for its dramatic red-rock formations. Recreation The Indian Creek Trail, which is also called the Bear Creek Trail, is a loop trail that extends for 14 miles. In addition to horseback riders, mountain bikers and hikers also enjoy taking on the scenic journey. Facilities Please Note: Must be in possession of a horse in order to camp in the equestrian campground, which has 7 campsites. Four hitching rails and some small corrals are provided for common use. Drinking water is on hand from hydrants. There is no watering trough available. The campground is adjacent to the Indian Creek Campground, which is available for family camping. Natural Features Campsites sit among a mix of trees that provide both shade and sun throughout the day. These include Ponderosa pine, Gamble oak, Douglas fir, aspen and spruce. Pike-San Isabel National Forests include over a million acres of wilderness and over half of Colorado's mountain peaks that reach above 14,000 feet in altitude. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 10 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 6.1 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 11 mi
propane
7-Eleven
- 6.6 mi
grocery
Safeway
- 7.8 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 1.0 mi
trailhead
Indian Creek Equestrian Trailhead
- 3.1 mi
attraction
Stronia Springs Reservoir
- 3.4 mi
recreation site
Frog Rock Fishing Site
Contact & access
- PIKE NATIONAL FOREST · S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO
- 303-275-5610
Reservations & demand
June weekends are typically reserved about 61 days ahead.
Based on 26 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
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