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Hanson's Mill Campground Introduce
Nestled in the picturesque town of Creede, Colorado, Hanson's Mill Campground offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rustic charm. This campground is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly those traveling with horses. With its well-maintained trails, breathtaking views, and peaceful nights, Hanson's Mill Campground promises an unforgettable experience.
The campground features six first-come, first-serve camping spots, ensuring a tranquil and intimate setting. Visitors will appreciate the clean and well-maintained vault toilets, as well as the convenience of multiple hitching posts and permanent high lines for horses. While there is no water source close to the campsites, campers are advised to bring sufficient water for their horses.
One of the highlights of Hanson's Mill Campground is its proximity to the Wheeler Geologic Site. The trail leading to this natural wonder is clearly marked and offers two excellent spots to water horses along the way. The river crossing is manageable, especially during mid-autumn, making it a pleasant journey for both riders and their equine companions.
Customer feedback highlights the campground's exceptional features:
- Very horse-friendly with well-maintained hitching posts and high lines.
- Clean and well-maintained vault toilets, some of the best in the area.
- Spectacular views and peaceful nights, despite occasional ATV activity.
- Opportunity to see and hear pikas, adding to the natural charm.
- Advised to stay overnight before embarking on the Wheeler Geologic Site trail for a more relaxed start.
While the area has been affected by beetle kill, resulting in many dead trees, visitors are urged to exercise caution, especially during high wind conditions. Despite this, the campground remains a safe and enjoyable destination for those seeking a connection with nature.
Hanson's Mill Campground is more than just a place to stay; it's an experience that combines adventure, tranquility, and the beauty of the Colorado wilderness. Whether you're planning a horseback riding trip or simply looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, this campground offers the perfect retreat.
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Customer Reviews
Very horse friendly campground. Pool Table Road is very well maintained getting up to the site and was simple for the truck and trailer. Multiple hitching posts and two permanent high lines. There wasn't water that we could find close to camp to water the horses, but we brought in more than enough for them. Also the cleanest and best maintained vault toilet I've used. Do be extremely cautious though, especially in high wind conditions due to the large quantity of dead trees. Beetle kill has ravaged the area and there are FAR more dead trees than live. The trail out to Wheeler Geologic Site was very clearly marked and easy to follow. There were two good spots to water the horses (2 mile and 7 mile mark away from camp) along the trail. We went in mid autumn, so the river crossing was easy for the horses to manage.
There’s only 6 spots to camp in and its first come first serve. You will hear atvs coming off and all the trail at all hours, however, the view is spectacular and the nights are peaceful. The cows strolling around are also a plus. You have the opportunity to see and hear pika’s as well. There are 2, full covered bathroom stalls that are fully enclosed. You must pack out all garbage. I recommend staying here over night the night before if you plan on taking the trail.
This campground is at the trailhead to Wheeler Geological area. There's a bathroom and 3-4 camping ares. Good place to start your hike or atv-jeep trip.
High elevation..10864 feet camping..difficulty finding level ground for 30 foot trailer..road to CG is excellent.
Just stopped for a minute to take a picture. Love the view. Beautiful place to camp.
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