Lake Creek Campground

State: Colorado

City: Westcliffe

Open: May - early October (weather permitting)

Number of Sites: 11

Camp URL: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/recreation/camping/sanc_lakecreek.shtml

Full Hook: Yes

Free: No

About: Developed campground camping with the following activities: Access to non-wilderness in the Sangre De Christo mountain range from the Rainbow trail. The Rainbow trail is a motorized trail which includes ATV and motorcycle use and runs along the foot of the Sangres. Wilderness trails, that climb above the Rainbow trail into the Sangres, are only accessed by foot or livestock. The closest wilderness trails include North Brush and South Brush. High Mountain lakes are accessible from the wilderness trails. Forest Service Road 198 is accessed from the Campground and will take you up to non-wilderness areas in the Sangres. Please check a map for other recreational opportunities close by.

Fees: $13 (2011)

Usage: Mediun

Water: Drinking water is provided by a well with a hand pump

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Directions: From downtown Westcliffe, CO; travel 11 miles north on State Highway 69 to County Road 198 then 3 miles west to the campground