East Creek Dispersed Camping
San Juan National Forest
Write a Review FR-852 Bayfield, CO 81122 970-884-2512 970-247-4874 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.3983, -107.5323
Overview of East Creek Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Skydiz on 6/23/2021
Longest RV Reported: 30 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Vagabonds on 4/29/2021
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 7,808 ft / 2,379 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of East Creek Dispersed Camping 5 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 6/23/2021
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Last reported 7/28/2020
“Great views and close to Vallecito Reservoir”
Reviewed 6/23/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Loved the spot and there were even a few better ones further up the road that were already taken. Rode our bikes down to/around the lake. Eventually hit a gate we couldn't get through on the bikes (private campground wasn't open for the year yet) but it was still a great easy ride. We also used our stand up paddleboards and had a gr... more
Loved the spot and there were even a few better ones further up the road that were already taken. Rode our bikes down to/around the lake. Eventually hit a gate we couldn't get through on the bikes (private campground wasn't open for the year yet) but it was still a great easy ride.
We also used our stand up paddleboards and had a great time on the water. Would love to stay here again. Of course we loved the proximity into Durango as well. Overall would recommend this location.
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Skydiz would stay here again
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“great view on flat with tent”
Reviewed 6/3/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | off FR 852 |
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i posted pics. i just drove to this forest road and then about 3/4 of mike. sights mainly on left overlooking the lake. all dispersed. above north canyon campground which is not free
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undrrcvr69 would stay here again
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“This site is not free. ”
Reviewed 4/29/2021
| Nightly rate: | $5 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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This site is not free. Costs $5 per night. Nice quiet place. Does not open until 5/1 every year.
Vagabonds would stay here again
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“Close to town but still secluded with great views ”
Reviewed 7/28/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is one the best sites we’ve ever camped at. We found a great spot with phenomenal views of the lake and surrounding area. There are only a handful of sites but if you can snag one it’s worth it. We did have an encounter with a large brown bear but our 30 lb catahoula chased it off. We will definitely be back!!! Nearest potable wat... more
This is one the best sites we’ve ever camped at. We found a great spot with phenomenal views of the lake and surrounding area. There are only a handful of sites but if you can snag one it’s worth it. We did have an encounter with a large brown bear but our 30 lb catahoula chased it off. We will definitely be back!!! Nearest potable water is Speedway off 160 in Bayfield.
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rewildingroots_ would stay here again
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“Free camping with unbeatable views”
Reviewed 7/12/2016
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
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Forest Road 852 is off the uphill side of 603 (the main road around the east side of the lake), just north of the entrance to North Canyon developed campground. Go up the hill and you'll find a handful of dispersed sites on the left side of the road. Most are reasonably level, and all have rock fire rings (though there was a fire ban i... more
Forest Road 852 is off the uphill side of 603 (the main road around the east side of the lake), just north of the entrance to North Canyon developed campground. Go up the hill and you'll find a handful of dispersed sites on the left side of the road. Most are reasonably level, and all have rock fire rings (though there was a fire ban in effect when we were here).
The road is graded about halfway up, then it becomes quite rough dirt. So, small to medium-size RVs will be fine to the first couple of sites, but beyond there high clearance is required (and it looks like it's nigh-impassable when wet). I'm not sure how accessible any of these sites would be for big rigs, however - probably best to scout it first and make your own decision.
What really makes these sites special, however, are the spectacular views over Vallecito Reservoir and to the Weminuche Wilderness beyond. We spent one night at the North Canyon campground down the hill before finding this - and promptly moved.
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Reviewed 6/6/2018
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