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Group Sites: Colorado > San Juan National Forest > Mancos-Dolores Ranger District

Quick Facts

House Creek Group Site

Elevation: 7,000 Feet (2182.0 Meters)
Length of Stay: 14 Days
Number of Sites: 2
Reservation Contact: National Reservation System: 877-444-6777
Reservation Remarks: Operated by concessionaire. Handicapped accessible sites (#5, 40).
Reservation Status: Required




General Description

House Creek Group Campground is on the eastern shore of McPhee Reservoir and sites must be reserved through the Reservation Center. Two group units are available with tables, grills, fire circles, drinking water, toilets, asphalt parking spurs, trash disposal and a trailer dump station.

Directions from Dolores, Colorado: Travel north at 11th street on Dolores-Norwood Road (Forest Road 526) for 6 miles. Then go southeast for 5.4 miles on House Creek Road (Forest Road 528).

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Early Mid-May through Fall (NOTE: Call 1-877-444-6777 to reserve, or go on-line at www.ReserveUSA.com) .



Fee Information
Type Price Remarks
Camping, Group Call for Current Fee 1-50 People. Water, trash pick



Current Conditions & Trip Reports
May be reserved through the Reservation Center @ 1-877-444-6777. Updated: 2004-05-13 07:44:00.0


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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Camping Trailers, RV's and tents
Yes
ICON Cold Water Fishing McPhee Reservoir
Yes
ICON Group Camping House Creek Group Site
Yes
ICON Hiking & Walking Forest Road 528
Yes
ICON Viewing Scenery McPhee Reservoir
Yes



Related Activities
House Creek Boat Launch - Four-lane concrete boat ramp, one courtesy boat dock, parking lot, and composting toilets.

House Creek Campground - The complex has open play areas, a sanitary dumping station, a four-lane boat ramp, and parking area.

House Creek Group Picnic Ground - Reservations are required through the Reservation Center for the House Creek Group Picnic Ground.

House Creek Picnic Ground - House Creek Family Picnic Ground includes 3 Family Units.



More Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Email the Local Ranger

Visitor Information:

Dolores Public Lands Office, 29211 Hwy 184 , Dolores, CO, 81323, Phone: 970-882-7296, Fax: 970-882-6841, TTY: 970-882-6842






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