Comstock Campground

State: Colorado

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 7

Elevation: 9688

County: Rio Grande

Free: No

About: Comstock Campground is in the Rock Creek Drainage 18 miles southwest of Monte Vista. It was remodeled in 2010 and now has 7 sites. All sites are dead end spurs and vary from 35 to 40 feet in length. The South Fork of Rock Creek provides fishing. Hiking trails include: Alamosa River to Rock Creek Trail 703, North Fork Rock Creek Trail 704 and South Fork Rock Creek Trail 702. Motorcycles are allowed on Trails 702 and 703. ATV’s less than 50 inches wide are allowed on Trail 702 and it connects over to Blowout Pass. The campground facilities include 7 sites with tables and fireplaces, a vault type toilet and ample parking space for trailhead parking. There is no water or refuse receptacles. Maneuvering space for large trailers is somewhat limited. Big game hunting in the forest in season

Fees: none (2011)

Usage: Light

Water: None

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Restrictions: No Horses in the Campground

Closest Town: Monte Vista

Directions: Directions: Directions from Monte Vista, Colorado: Take Colorado Highway 15 south 2 miles. Then take Rock Creek road (County Road R) 12 miles southwest to the forest boundary where it becomes Forest Road #28. Comstock campground is about 6 miles southwest of the forest boundary on Road #28.