Gold Creek Campground in CO -- Campground & RV Camping in Colorado
Gold Creek Campground in CO
Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.
Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.Gold Creek Campground sits adjacent to the Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests near Gunnison, Colorado. Set in spruce, fir, and aspen forest. Vault toilets available; no potable water. First come, first serve, no fee. Opens late May. Offers access to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and fishing near several alpine lakes.
Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026Road difficulty 3 of 5 -- a rough drive in. Recorded as maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt, pitching to 10%.
Sheep Mountain stands 2,251 ft above the site, 1.2 miles west. A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 20 mi off.
September normals 38–63°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.