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Deer Creek Campground

Pike National Forest · CO

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Deer Creek Campground is a wooded campground located at 9,168 feet. Mature trees provide shade and hiking trails are nearby. Deer Creek and Camp Creek join near the campground, providing the sound of running water. No dump station or hook-up available. Host is located at the Meridian Campground.All dates are weather dependent. Visitors may expect full service Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. The area also has an extended season when services such as water, trash or a host may not be available during the fall/winter/spring.

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Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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Trails at Pike National Forest

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Cheesman Reservoir

3.5 mi784 ftmoderate

Seven Bridges Trail, Kineo Mountain, and Buckhorn Trail Loop

8.7 mi3,507 ftexpert

South Platte River below Cheesman Reservoir

10.6 mi2,595 ftdifficult

Eleven Mile Canyon Overlook Trail

0.8 mi446 fteasy

Nice Kitty and Shinglemill Trail Loop

12.6 mi1,886 ftexpert

Winding Stairs OHV Trail

6.5 mi945 ftmoderate

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Deer Creek Campground

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Rosalie Trail

Colorado

11.5 mi3,806 ftgain
Expert
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Abyss Lake via Tanglewood, Rosalie, and Abyss Trail

Colorado

23.3 mi6,509 ftgain
Expert
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Rosalie and Tanglewood Trail Loop

Colorado

5.2 mi1,293 ftgain
Moderate
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Tanglewood Trail

Colorado

10.0 mi3,100 ftgain
Difficult
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Slaughterhouse Gulch OHV Trail

Colorado

11.2 mi2,434 ftgain
Difficult
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Ben Tyler Trail

Colorado

11.8 mi3,517 ftgain
Expert

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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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