Smith Creek Dispersed Camping
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland
Write a Review FR-900 Meeker, CO 81641 970-638-4516 Official WebsiteGPS: 40.035, -107.1099
Location submitted by: RT
Overview of Smith Creek Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $10
Reported by Camp-a-holic on 7/17/2024
Longest RV Reported: 20 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by RT on 7/29/2021
Pad Type dirt
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 10,072 ft / 3,069 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Smith Creek Dispersed Camping 2 people have reviewed this location.
“This listing is NOT accurate”
Reviewed 7/17/2024
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Overall Rating
Smith Lake is actually a hiking trail, there is no officially named "Smith Creek Dispersed camping", and the sites near there are not "true" dispersed camping sites they are "Designated Dispersed Sites" which all have a picnic table and firegrate.
Most sites do not provide any shade so it is wise to bring a canopy.
As of June 2024 it is now $10 per night, the sites are located off the road on Forest Service Road 900 just 15 miles outside of Yampa, CO. (Near Yamcolo Reservoir and Bear Lake Reservoir and Stillwater Trailhead Reservoir.) Which all offer great fishing and floating.
Mosquitos are thick and only 40% Deet works.
No reservations taken, first come basis only and must pay with exact cash or check, no credit cards accepted.
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Manage your expectations, and you'll enjoy it”
Reviewed 7/29/2021
| Nightly rate: | $5 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
Campsite is near Horseshoe and Cold Springs Campgrounds. Those were both full when we were there and this is a very popular, heavily trafficked area. It's near the end of a dead end road, nine miles one way on a gravel road and we couldn't believe how much traffic there was. Trailheads for several hikes, including overnights plus fishing. Sites have picnic tables and fire pits, but no toilet or water. Pay station (and water) are at Horseshoe. Horseshoe and Cold Springs are $10/night, these other sites outside the campgrounds are $5/night. Wild flowers were in full bloom during our stay, plus marmots, snowshoe hares, chipmunks entertained us. No cell service, which is nice once in awhile if you're prepared. Pack lots of tolerance if you're there during season!
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RT would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
Recreation
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Pets
- pets
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