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Comstock Campground

Elevation:	9,500 Feet (2961.3 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	8
Reservation Remarks:	8 CAMPSITES. FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED. Maximum length 30'.
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

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General Description

Comstock Campground is in the Rock Creek Drainage 18 miles southwest of Monte Vista. The South Fork of Rock Creek provides fishing. Big game hunting is possible in this area. Hiking trails include: Alamosa River to Rock Creek Trail 703, North Fork Rock Creek Trail 704 and South Fork Rock Creek Trail 702.

The facilities include 8 sites with tables and fireplaces, vault type toilets and ample parking space. There is no water or refuse receptacles. Maneuvering space for trailers is limited.

Directions from Monte Vista, Colorado: Take Colorado Highway 15 south 2 miles. Then take Rock Creek road (County Road R) 12 miles southwest to the forest boundary where it becomes Forest Road #265. Comstock campground is about 6 miles southwest of the forest boundary on Road #265.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend (NOTE: Campground alternates staying open after Labor Day until November 15, for Fall color viewing and big game hunting. Reduced Services. Campground may close earlier due to deep snow.) .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
Camping, Single Unit	Call for Current Fee	Tables, fireplaces, ample park

Current Conditions & Trip Reports

Physically Open May through the October hunting seasons. No water. No fees. Free camping! Updated: 2000-05-16 17:34:00.0

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Number of People Encountered: 25-50 ppl
Recommend to a Friend: Not Recommended
Report: Beautiful campsite alongside creek and peaceful the first night - a Thursday (May 17)- we were the only campers there. However, Friday night started a miserable noisy and threatening two nights as a result of gang bangers coming up from Monte Vista to drink and raise hell which included hassling campers. There were several campers at the site by Friday night...many left on Saturday as a result of the threat and noise. I thought that Friday might have just been a blow out and stayed on but Saturday was worse, with one pickup truck full of drunk local bangers roaring repeatedly through the loop tossing beer cans; on the last run through the little bastards fired what sounded like a 9mm pistol into the air on the run around the loop. Enough. Neve again. USFS worker I spoke with later noted that it is a popular drinking site for locals and that there have been numerous reports of vandalism, theft, and harrassment of campers. Too bad...nice site but not worth the hassle.

Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	RV Camping	Maximum length 30 feet. Maneuvering space limited.	Yes
	Camping	Comstock Campground	Yes
	Cold Water Fishing	South Fork of Rock Creek	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Alamosa River to Rock Creek Trail 703, North Fork Rock Creek Trail 704 and South Fork Rock Creek Trail 702	No
	Big Game Hunting	In season, on nearby trails	No
	Picnicking	Tables, fireplaces, toilets	Yes

Nearby Services

Gas Station: VARIOUS LOCAL CONCERNS (Private - Profit) Directions: 18 MILES TO MONTE VISTA, COLORADO

Groceries: VARIOUS LOCAL CONCERNS (Private - Profit) Directions: 18 MILES TO MONTE VISTA, COLORADO.

Nearest Hospital: LOCAL (Private - Profit) Directions: 18 MILES TO MONTE VISTA, COLORADO

Other Attractions: VARIOUS LOCAL CONCERNS (Private - Profit) Directions: 18 MILES TO MONTE VISTA, COLORADO

Nearest Pay Phone: LOCAL (Private - Profit) Directions: 18 MILES TO MONTE VISTA, COLORADO

Restaurants: VARIOUS LOCAL CONCERNS (Private - Profit) Directions: 18 MILES TO MONTE VISTA, COLORADO

Related Activities

Silver Mountain Trail - The trail passes through stands of every type of tree found on the Conejos Peak District. Beautiful vistas can be seen from the trail as it passes by Silver Mountain.

South Fork Rock Creek Trail - South Rock Creek Trail is lightly used and offers spectacular views from the top. Wildflowers, when in bloom, are prolific. The trail is rated as easy, with an occasional moderately difficult stretch.