RIVER HILL

About

Overview River Hill is a popular campground on the banks of the Rio Grande River. Situated in a meadow surrounded by willows, campers come here to fish for trout, hunt and take in the beautiful views of the forested hills and rock bluffs. River kayaking and fishing are also popular activities, and the Rio Grande Reservoir is just a couple miles away. Recreation Go rock climbing or horse packing in the San Juan mountains, or fish in the river, Squaw Creek or nearby Rio Grande Reservoir. Two trailheads, Squaw Creek and Weminuche Creek, lead hikers into the Weminuche Wilderness and link to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Facilities The campground features a campfire educational program on some weekend nights. Drinking water from wells is provided and garbage cans are are provided. Vault toilets are on-site. Natural Features The campground lies in a meadow under the shade of many trees at an elevation of 9,200 feet. The Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to dense wilderness. Across from the campground is the Weminuche Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in Colorado. It's a famously rugged region with three mountain peaks reaching over 14,000 feet. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

Around this stay

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

• dump station

  Henson Creek RV Park

  21 mi

• fuel station

  Fuel station

  19 mi

• grocery

  Kentucky Bell Market

  19 mi

• potable water

  USFS

  16 mi

• trailhead

  Thirty Mile Trail

  1.6 mi

• attraction

  Viewpoint

  9.3 mi

• recreation site

  Road Canyon Dam Fishing Site

  2.6 mi

Contact & access

• FS 520 · CREEDE, CO 81130
• 719-658-0829

Reservations & demand

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