Colorado · Camping

Big Creek Lakes Campground

Big Creek Lakes CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
60
sites
Jun–Aug
best months

Is Big Creek Lakes Campground open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 60 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 9,024 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Parks Ranger DistrictMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest

The popular Big Creek Lakes Campground offers a peaceful, scenic setting in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado. The campground is located in Routt National Forest at an elevation of 9,000-ft., and is adjacent to Big Creek Lake, where fishing, boating and hiking are available. Trails and one corral are available for the Equestrians.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit Big Creek Lakes Campground

    Best months: June–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      27° / 2°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      30° / 4°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      39° / 13°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      47° / 20°

      9 wet

    5. May

      58° / 28°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      69° / 34°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      76° / 38°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 36°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 29°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 21°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      38° / 12°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      28° / 3°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Walden, CO, 21.9 mi away at 8,056 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Access Impact: Big Creek Lakes Dam Project

      Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Order dated October 8, 2026; seen Oct 9, 2026, no lift recorded · Forest Service

Big Creek Lakes Campground

60 sites for RV and tent camping

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