Redskin Creek Road Dispersed Camping

I've camped here 6 times in the past 2 years (2022 2023) at several sites ( 15, 18, 23, twice, 24, 31). Rangers are very friendly and informative. Be "Bear aware".....never saw one, but........ Bring everything you need and want because the closest store is about 18 miles one way. No water or trash. Plenty of trees and the sites are spread out, so you're not on top of each other. A fire ring is provided, but there is no picnic table. I will continue to camp here for years to come.

I've camped here 6 times in the past 2 years (2022 2023) . It's first come, first serve, so get there early for the weekends. You need to bring everything you need/want because the closest store is about 18 miles away. No water, no firewood for sell, cell service very sketchy. Pack out your trash. Be "bear aware".....never saw one, but...... Plenty of trees, the sites are spread out, so you're not on top of each other. A fire ring is provided, with no picnic table. No water or trash. The Rangers were very friendly and informative. I will continue to camp here for years to come.

Scouted hoping to find a site for the week but unfortunately the designated dispersed sites were mostly too small for my RV. There were 2 that would fit my rig but they were taken.

Road was a little washboard but easily driven. There was one steep grade that would not be fun with a larger RV.

Nice hiking and biking in the area, wish I could have stayed.

Stayed 2 nights at different sites 17 & 31. Most were full on July 4th week, and had to get in early to find anything open. Had 0-3 bars on Verizon with our cell phone booster, and the signal would drift in and out. Most sites were just off road, but some are back a bit for added privacy. Some sites are not more than parking space for a car or 2, with a tent area beyond downed logs or stones. Some sites big enough for 2-3 full sized RVs for a group gathering. Don’t tell anyone else about this area so it doesn’t get overcrowded. Trailheads in the area for hiking and biking.

Gorgeous spot with usable cell reception, had a solid connection most of the day and could work without much issue.
Will be avoiding this site though due to the thunderstorms... Satellite forecast was not reliable as both nights looked clear but ended up with heavy rain and thunderstorms, hopefully just seasonal because this site it worth coming back to.

I don't think this area is quite as scenic as other areas of Colorado, such as the San Juans or Crested Butte, but this is an easy access area not far from the Denver metro area (less than 1.5 hours) and the beginning of the Colorado Trail (also less than 1.5 hours.)

Pros:
1. Wide dirt/gravel road that any low clearance car can drive on. Also easy access for trailers.
2. Many campsites, at least 25-30 some sites.
3. Vault toilets or portapotties every 3-5 or so miles.
4. Close proximity to Denver and Segment 1&2 of the CT.
5. Many trails available to explore.

Cons:
1. Heavily trafficked, causing fairly aggressive washerboards on roads, especially after rain.
2. Lots of people!! We arrived June 29, a Wednesday, around 9 pm. Even with MANY campsites, all but one was taken. And we drove alllllll they way to the end until the campsites stopped and the road diverged towards Bailey.
3. Some campsites feel surprisingly private from neighboring sites. But many sites are adjacent to the dirt road and quite visible to passing traffic and neighbors.

Again, I wouldn't pick this area to find serene peace and privacy, but it is definitely lovely to have a convenient location before venturing off to the CT or checking out Denver for fun!

Did some overnight camping in my 4Runner here. First time camping in this area and I will be back. The road is dirt once you get into the park but it’s very well maintained, I saw sedans cruising through with no problems. Plenty of camp sites to choose from. Some were tent only and others, like the one I stayed at, were big enough for campers. Didn’t have a hard time getting a spot but I did go up on a Monday night. I could imagine this place would get busy on the weekends. There’s some trails throughout the campsites that looked interesting but I didn’t look into those further. Further down the road is a small stream with parking spots and fire rings (no overnight camping). I could imagine that would be a fun afternoon for kids and or dogs. The only downside I could think of was that camp sites are right off the main road for the most part, so there will be vehicles driving past. Noise wasn’t bad for me but I could imagine that might bother others. I have AT&T and reception was pretty spotty. I met a guy camping further down from me who has Verizon and he told me that he had pretty good reception still, but I did not verify it so take that as you will. Overall it’s a great place to camp.

It’s really easy to find. We lost service and still were able to find our way. Get here early as things fill up quickly but there are plenty of campsites. The road felt safe but I don’t have a rv or trailer. We did see quite a few towable trailers so you should be fine. Remember to leave no trace and take more trash if you find it. Some people left trash but also firewood so we called it even. You’ll have a great time here!