North Clear Creek Campground

North Clear Creek Campground is a Forest Service campground in the Divide Ranger District of the Rio Grande National Forest, about 24.5 miles west of Creede on Forest Road 510. It sits off the main road, hidden from it, and offers 21 campsites, each with a parking spur, table and fire ring. Garbage cans are centrally located, and a host is stationed at the campground. Firewood is not provided. The setting is quiet, with the campground recommended for solitude well away from towns and busy roads. Some sites are in sunny openings, while others are shaded by small aspen, spruce and fir. North Clear Creek runs beside the campground, which makes it an easy base for fishing. For fall color, the aspen turns stand out. A moose may also be seen in the area. The 14-day camping limit applies. Summer is the warmest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 72°F with lows near 40°F, and September highs around 64°F. Winter is cold, with January highs near 35°F and lows around 2°F. Silver Thread Campground and Bristol Head Campground are both within about a mile. The So Cl Cr Falls Nature hike is also close by. Paddlers can reach Clear Creek, about 3.4 miles away.