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Luders Creek Campground

usfs · CO

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  • fuel station18 mi

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About

The campground has 5 sites, 3 are pull through. There are 3 corrals for horses and other stock. This is a good area for big game hunting season. Mountain biking and 4WD driving on area roads. The most common trees are Engelmann Spruce and quaking Aspen. The road leading to the campground is itself of historical significance. It was one of the famous toll roads leading west from Saguache built by Otto Mears in 1876. Attractions include big game hunting, other dirt roads and the Cochetopa Pass on the Continental Divide. Continental Divide Trail is found 1 mile west. Horse camping is allowed.

Around this stay

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

  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    18 mi
  • trailhead

    East Sheep Creek Trailhead

    8.1 mi
  • attraction

    Limekiln

    24 mi
  • recreation site

    Buffalo Pass Fishing Site

    3.9 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

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

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.