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Deer Creek Campground

Capacity:	130 People
Elevation:	9,000 Feet (2805.5 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	13
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

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General Description

Deer Creek Campground is located approximately 10 miles northwest of Highway 285 on Park County 43. This site is very close to two trailheads allowing access to the Mount Evans Wilderness. Other accessible recreation opportunities from this site include fishing in streams and alpine lakes, hiking, biking, horseback riding and four-wheel driving.

This campground consists of 13 individual family campsites. The campsites each include a table, fire ring, and parking spur. Drinking water sanitation facilities are provided on site. There are dispersed camping sites nearby. The nearest public telephone, fire and emergency services are located in the town of Harris Park.

Directions from Bailey: From Bailey drive one mile northeast on Highway 285. Turn left on to Park County 43 and drive approximately nine miles. Turn left on FDR 100 where it intersects with FDR 102.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: May through October .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
single-unit campsite	Call for Current Fee	Services include drinking wate

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	Mt. Evans Wilderness Area	Yes
	RV Camping	Deer Creek Campground - 16' maximum length	Yes
	Tent Camping	Deer Creek Campground	Yes
	Trailer Camping	Deer Creek Campground - 16' maximum length	Yes
	Camping	Deer Creek Campground	Yes
	Fishing	Deer Creek	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Meridian Trail, Ben Tyler Trail, Tanglewood Trail, Payne Creek Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Meridian Trail, Ben Tyler Trail, Tanglewood Trail, Payne Creek Trail	Yes
	Plant Identification	Meridian Trail, Ben Tyler Trail, Tanglewood Trail, Payne Creek Trail	Yes
	Wildflower Identification	Meridian Trail, Ben Tyler Trail, Tanglewood Trail, Payne Creek Trail	Yes
	Animal Identification	Meridian Trail, Ben Tyler Trail, Tanglewood Trail, Payne Creek Trail	Yes
	Bird Identification	Meridian Trail, Ben Tyler Trail, Tanglewood Trail, Payne Creek Trail	Yes
	Mushroom Identification	Meridian Trail, Ben Tyler Trail, Tanglewood Trail, Payne Creek Trail	Yes
	Viewing Wildlife	Mt. Evans Wilderness Area	No

Nearby Services

nearest public telephone: various (private, for profit) Directions: Harris Park - Drive south on Forest Road 100 to County Road 47. Turn left on 47 and travel approximately one mile to Harris Park.

fire and emergency services: (non-profit) Directions: Harris Park - Drive south on Forest Road 100 to County Road 47. Turn left on 47 and travel approximately one mile to Harris Park.

Related Activities

Ben Tyler Trail - This trail offers access to the Lost Creek Wilderness. Users will see beautiful wildflowers in summer and changing aspens in autumn.

Meridian Trail - The Meridian Trail is a pleasant hike that leads to a saddle that separates the Pike and Arapaho National Forests. Hiking distance to the saddle is 3 miles and the elevation gain is 1,630'.

Tanglewood Trail - The Tanglewood Trail is a moderately difficult trail in the Mt. Evans Wilderness. It leads to some spectacular views of rock formations, wildflowers and forest areas.