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Gore Creek Campground
White River National Forest
Write a Review Big Horn Rd. Vail, CO 81657 970-827-5715 970-945-2521 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 39.6269, -106.2742
Overview of Gore Creek Campground
Bear activity has been increasing. For this reason a food storage order is in effect at all developed campgrounds on the Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District, and the Piney Guard Station, Tigiwon Lodge, Mount of the Holy Cross Overlook, Homestake Road FSR 703, and Nolan Creek Road. This order requires all food and refuse to be stored in hard-sided vehicles, approved bear-resistant containers, or suspended at least 10 feet clear of the ground at all points and four feet horizontally from any supporting tree or pole.
Last Price Paid: $26
Reported by Russell Nesbitt on 5/27/2022
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Class C)
Reported by maceylb on 5/29/2021
Number of Sites 16
Pad Type dirt
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally May-Sept.
Elevation 8,727 ft / 2,659 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 35 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Gore Creek Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 970.827.5715
Jown asked on 1/20/2021
Is there a potable water fill station at Gore Creek Campground? i.e. fill up the holding tanks in the RV? Thanks !!
Reviews of Gore Creek Campground 12 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 4/6/2021
“Beautifull scenery, right next to a creek.”
Reviewed 5/27/2022
| Nightly rate: | $26 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 16 |
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We stayed here in our 37 foot fifth wheel. We were able to get in with a little effort, but it was a tight fit. There are not a lot of sites that will fit one this size. If you have a smaller rig 30' or less you will have no problems. I really enjoyed this little campground it was a great spot to stay along I70 heading towards Denv... more
We stayed here in our 37 foot fifth wheel. We were able to get in with a little effort, but it was a tight fit. There are not a lot of sites that will fit one this size. If you have a smaller rig 30' or less you will have no problems. I really enjoyed this little campground it was a great spot to stay along I70 heading towards Denver. The host was very friendly and helpful. With my national park pass this only cost $13. We would stay here again.
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Russell Nesbitt would stay here again
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“What a Gem!”
Reviewed 9/29/2021
| Nightly rate: | $24 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
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Small and quaint. Dry camping. Exceptionally clean. Beautiful forest beautiful creek. Minutes from Vail. Yes you can hear some road noise but the creek drowns it out. Awesome.
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HerSheShed would stay here again
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“Beautiful campground ”
Reviewed 6/30/2021
| Nightly rate: | $26 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
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We loved it here and hope to come back. Respectful campground with stream nearby.
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nomadrider would stay here again
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“Beautiful!”
Reviewed 5/29/2021
| Nightly rate: | $26 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
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This campground is in beautiful surroundings with trails and sites right next to the creek. It's dry camping, but the rest stop in nearby Edwards is a great place to dump and fill with potable water, for free. We stopped and filled up once before arriving at the campground. I believe these are first come first served, and when we arriv... more
This campground is in beautiful surroundings with trails and sites right next to the creek. It's dry camping, but the rest stop in nearby Edwards is a great place to dump and fill with potable water, for free. We stopped and filled up once before arriving at the campground. I believe these are first come first served, and when we arrived, the sign said full (and the board said closed) but as soon as we pulled in, the camp host let us know which sites we had to choose from.
Wonderful, friendly camp hosts. Very clean restrooms. Good Verizon signal. Hiking and mountain biking trailheads almost directly from the campground. Apparently a moose walked through our site while we were still sleeping. We missed it, but the camp hosts let us know about it later that morning!
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maceylb would stay here again
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“Close in April & assumed all winter ”
Reviewed 4/6/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Because Gore Creek campground was closed, we find another place v clise to stop for the night at Head trail parking lot of Deluge Lake Trail & Gore Creek Trail. Is free but you have to self-check at the trail head Locals does not like it but We asked for permission and I think it was ok. See pics w exact location & address.
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Robert would stay here again
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“Dry Camping @ it's Best”
Reviewed 7/15/2020
| Nightly rate: | $13 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
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This campground's location is superior. You are in a beautiful natural area, yet 10 minutes from Vail, and 1/2 hour from Dillon & Frisco. Breckenridge is a bit further. If you can get a site next to the creek (we did) Kudos! It is a beautiful sight - peaceful. It roars to the degree others say - don't bother turning on your sound mac... more
This campground's location is superior. You are in a beautiful natural area, yet 10 minutes from Vail, and 1/2 hour from Dillon & Frisco. Breckenridge is a bit further.
If you can get a site next to the creek (we did) Kudos! It is a beautiful sight - peaceful. It roars to the degree others say - don't bother turning on your sound machine.
We have a 28' trailer - wouldn't want anything larger for this campground.
Pat would stay here again
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“Great spot right turning but doable”
Reviewed 9/16/2019
| Nightly rate: | $23 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
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Great spot in the mountains outside of Vail.
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rhawkins would stay here again
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“Beautiful”
Reviewed 9/15/2019
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
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Beautiful large campsite, nice hosts. Being nearest the road did have some road noise from jake brakes.
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Kap would stay here again
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“Always excellent! ”
Reviewed 7/23/2019
| Nightly rate: | $23 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
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Book well in advance, always full. But for good reason! Well maintained, quiet, easy access! Off the beaten path and well worth it! Great hiking areas, running stream. Tents and trailer camping areas.
Will be back!
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“Excellent”
Reviewed 7/9/2019
| Nightly rate: | $5 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
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We got a campsite right on the Gore Creek side of the campground. It is dry camping. But, the environment is so gorgeous, with the wonderful white noice of a rushing creek water, it is worth having no services for a few days, sans general bathrooms. For dinner, we drove to the East Vail side of town and enjoyed a fabulous gourmet di... more
We got a campsite right on the Gore Creek side of the campground. It is dry camping. But, the environment is so gorgeous, with the wonderful white noice of a rushing creek water, it is worth having no services for a few days, sans general bathrooms. For dinner, we drove to the East Vail side of town and enjoyed a fabulous gourmet dinner along the Gore. After that experience I cannot describe what a treasure it was to drive a few miles back to Gore Creek Campground to settle in for the night. Truly magic. We are in site 14. Perfect!
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: vault
- trash
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- pets
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