Experience Nature at Its Finest: Mill Creek Campground

43 reviews

Co Rd 30, Lake City, CO 81235, USA
+1 970-641-0471
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Mill Creek Campground Introduce

Mill Creek Campground is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Colorado's breathtaking San Juan Mountains. Located on Co Rd 30, just minutes from Lake City, this charming campground provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying modern amenities and services. Whether you're traveling in a motorhome, tent, or off-grid with your RV, Mill Creek Campground offers something for every type of camper.

This picturesque location is perfect for those seeking an authentic outdoor experience. With 22 well-maintained campsites, including options for big rigs, Mill Creek Campground accommodates a variety of camping needs. The campground features spigot water and hand pump facilities, making it ideal for self-contained vehicles. Boondocking enthusiasts will appreciate the quiet, secluded spots available for off-grid camping.

Mill Creek Campground is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, offering easy access to hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives. The nearby Cinnamon Pass Trailhead provides opportunities for Jeep and Polaris adventures, while the Mill Creek area itself is a haven for nature lovers. Guests can expect occasional sightings of local wildlife, including moose, deer, and bear.

What sets Mill Creek Campground apart is its friendly camp host and well-maintained facilities. The clean restrooms and thoughtfully designed sites ensure a comfortable stay for all visitors. Lake City, just minutes away, offers essential amenities like groceries and gas, though prices are higher than in larger cities.

Location: Co Rd 30, Lake City, CO 81235
Phone: 1 970-641-0471 (for emergencies)
Site Features: 22 campsites, including pull-through sites for larger rigs
Utilities: Water spigots, hand pump water available on-site
Activities: Hiking, wildlife watching, Jeep and Polaris rentals nearby

Customer feedback highlights the campground's charm and convenience. One visitor described it as "a beautiful campground with a friendly camp host and well-maintained sites and toilets," while another praised its remote location and stunning scenery. Many guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and proximity to Lake City, making it an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area.

Mill Creek Campground is perfect for families, solo adventurers, and groups looking to connect with nature. With its combination of convenience and seclusion, this campground offers a memorable outdoor experience that will leave you longing to return.

Location

Colorado Hinsdale County Lake City

Customer Reviews

4.0

43 reviews

Ron Gaddis

Aug 27, 2024

38 Renegade - Beautiful scenery! Gravel/dirt road to CG but well taken care ofnot major pot hokes or washboarding. About 30 minutes out from Lake City. Pick your site carefully if your a big rig! Probably 3-4 would hold us and that includes first come sites. 22 sites, small loop. Boondocking at its best. Spigot water hand pump but it came out rustywe passed. No dump. Come well prepared. Lake City has some groceries, gas but pricey!!!Milk was $5, regular gas was $1 more than larger Colorado gas stations. July-August is the busy season. Jeep & Polaris rentals are popular at $300-600 per day to take the Alpine loop. Mill creek CG is on the start of the Cinnamon Pass traillots of Jeep/Polaris traffic, all dayheavy heading up to the pass. Road is across the river from site 18but in our rig, not objectionable August can be rainy. There was a bull moose walking down the CG loop, deer& this is bear countrywe didnt see one! We camped at Mill Creek Campground in a Motorhome

Jamie Sheard

Aug 27, 2024

Beautiful campground with a friendly camp host and well-maintained sites and toilets. Will definitely go back the next time I’m in the area.

David Lobree

Aug 31, 2023

We stayed in this campground in early August 2023. We arrived late in the afternoon on a Monday and there were several sites to choose from. It is well maintained. The vault toilet restrooms were clean, not stinky and well-stocked. There are two hand-pump wells for potable water available. It is conveniently located in a very scenic valley on the south section of the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, about 11 miles by a good condition, unpaved road from Hwy 149, south of Lake City. It was very quiet and peaceful.

Robert Wagner

Aug 14, 2021

Great Campground! Spent some time talking with the camp hosts and they were super friendly and helpful. Site was clean and easy to use. Had a couple of flat spots to set up my tent. We saw some deer running through the woods. Cleanest pit toilets I have ever seen - smell was clean too!! Other campers were friendly and respectful and the quiet hours were observed. And you can't beat the price at $7/night.

Mark K Ferguson

Sep 23, 2022

Stumbling across this campground late in the afternoon after coming over Cinnamon Pass was very fortuitous. I visited in the latter half of September so it was only about one third full. I'm sure in the summer you need to get there early to get a spot. Was only $7/night, very clean vault toilets, drinking water via a hand cranked pump. Beautiful and quiet.