Facilities
Jefferson Campground offers nearly 20 reservable campsites. Parking aprons are gravel and the max RV length 25 feet. Amenities include picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water and campfire rings.
Upcoming Availability
7 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
None
available
Sat, Sep 12
None
available
Sun, Sep 13
None
available
Mon, Sep 14
None
available
Tue, Sep 15
None
available
Wed, Sep 16
10
sites
Thu, Sep 17
10
sites
Fri, Sep 18
None
available
Sat, Sep 19
None
available
Sun, Sep 20
11
sites
Mon, Sep 21
13
sites
Tue, Sep 22
14
sites
Wed, Sep 23
12
sites
Thu, Sep 24
12
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
The campground is located a short drive or hike from Jefferson Lake. Jefferson Campground offers nearly 20 reservable campsites. Jefferson Creek Campground extends along a ridge looking over Jefferson Creek.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
Jefferson Creek Campground extends along a ridge looking over Jefferson Creek. The high elevation campground sits at 10,100 feet altitude with surroundings of mixed conifers. It is a mile from Jefferson Lake, a182-acre lake with deep, cold waters that freezes over in winter.
Recreation
Two trails can be accessed near the campground. The best hiking, biking and horseback riding experience is on the epic Colorado Trail, a 471-mile trail that extends from Denver to Durango. The other is the West Jefferson Loop Trail, a foot path that extends for 11 miles to the Continental Divide. Rainbow, brown, mackinaw and brook trout can be found swimming in the creek and lake. Motorized boating is allowed in Jefferson Lake, but it is a no-wake lake.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors enjoy Fairplay, Colorado, a ghost town that was once a frontier boom town. The South Park City Museum contains 34 authentic buildings with 60,000 artifacts.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 011
JEFFERSON CREEK
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 004
JEFFERSON CREEK
16 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 005
JEFFERSON CREEK
24 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 015
JEFFERSON CREEK
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 013
JEFFERSON CREEK
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 016
JEFFERSON CREEK
18 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 001
JEFFERSON CREEK
24 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 010
JEFFERSON CREEK
24 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 009
JEFFERSON CREEK
24 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 014
JEFFERSON CREEK
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 008
JEFFERSON CREEK
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 007
JEFFERSON CREEK
14 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 003
JEFFERSON CREEK
18 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 012
JEFFERSON CREEK
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 017
JEFFERSON CREEK
24 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 006
JEFFERSON CREEK
16 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 002 - Host site
JEFFERSON CREEK
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
Alert for Reservation Holders: There is a one-time fee of $11.00 to enter Jefferson Lake Recreation Area in which your campground is located. You will only have to pay this fee once for the duration of your stay. There is an Annual Pass available for purchase here. The fee for the 2025 calendar year pass is $100.00.
Please note it is difficult to access Jefferson Lake Recreation Area during the winter months; the roads to this site are not maintained for snow throughout the winter. County Road 37 is an unpaved gravel surface road that leads to the entrance of the area.
Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
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Common questions
Is Jefferson Creek available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 7 of the next 14 days, starting Wed, Sep 16. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Jefferson Creek?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.