Bristol Head Campground in CO -- Campground & RV Camping in Colorado
Bristol Head Campground in CO
U.S. Forest Service allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
This 15-site campground sits in a grassy meadow on a bench directly above South Clear Creek, framed by spruce and aspen trees with views of Bristol Head Peak. The layout stretches 0.6 miles along the creek and includes 11 pull-through sites ranging from 35 to 55 feet long, as well as dead-end spurs. A short trail leads from the sites to an overlook with views of the Clear Creek Canyons and a waterfall. Creek fishing and wildlife viewing are key activities on site.
Road difficulty 3 of 5 -- a rough drive in. Recorded as maintained for passenger cars, graded dirt, pitching to 10%, 100% of it on a shelf.
South Clear Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Bristol Head stands 3,190 ft above the site, 5.3 miles east. The nearest town, Ouray, is 32 mi off.
September normals 37–65°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov