North Clear Creek Campground
This is a very nice hosted campground among aspen and spruce trees with plenty of birds, including Pine Grosbeak, Fox Sparrow, Cassin’s Finch, and Gray Jay. Black Swifts, presumably from the colony at North Clear Creek Falls, have been seen flying overhead. The flowery meadows are a good place to look for nectaring butterflies. Bears are in the area, but you probably don’t want to see them too close to your campsite, so take care to store your food properly!
Restrictions: Please obey all rules and regulations.
County: Hinsdale
Directions: From the north, go south along CO 149 to the intersection with FR 510, on the left (23.5 miles south of Lake City). Go south 2.4 miles to the campground on the left. From the south, go north on CO 149 to FS 510 on the right (1.7 miles north of the Mineral/Hinsdale county line), and take a right. Go north 2.4 miles to the campground, on the right.
Alternate Directions: From Lake City, drive south on CO 149 for just over 24 miles to FR 510 (Hinsdale CR 16), on the left. Turn and go 4 miles to the campground, on the left.
Habitat: Spruce-Fir Forest, Streamside Willows, Mountain Meadow
Dates of Access: Summer only
Hours: Any
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission or Fees: Camping fee
Parking: Gravel parking spaces
Lodging: Camping (no hookups)
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Not accessible.
Delorme: 78 B1
ROC: 132 B1
Latitude: 37.8373367
Longitude: -107.1415595