Williams Creek Campground
This popular campground, 23 miles north of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, offers both shaded and sunny campsites with some located creek-side. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding, and scenic opportunities.
The campground offers many single family sites, some with water and sewer hookups and many with views of the surrounding mountains. There are two double sites and one triple site, suitable for larger family gatherings. There are a few level pull-through and back-in sites appropriate for larger RVs. Vault toilets and drinking water are available. Firewood may be purchased from the camp host.
Need to Know
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Natural Features
The campground is situated among cedar, aspen and ponderosa pines. Some sites are located on the banks of Williams Creek, which runs along the eastern edge of the campground; some have spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
Nearby Attractions
There are many fishing opportunities in the creek and in the nearby reservoir. A popular hike nearby is Piedra Falls, located a short distance from the campground. ATV enthusiasts enjoy Poison Park Road which is several miles from the campground, or traveling to East Fork Road to enjoy this four-wheel drive-only road to Silver Falls. Just a few miles north of Williams Creek Campground, is the Cimarrona Trail which begins across the road from its campground namesake. The Williams Creek Trail begins at the end of the Williams Creek Road, at the Palisades Horse Camp. Both run through the Weminuche Wilderness to connect with the Continental Divide Trail. In addition, the town of Pagosa Springs offers many festivals on the weekends and the hottest, deepest hot springs in the country.
Recreation
The campground is one mile from Williams Reservoir, a popular fishing and kayaking spot. There are several ATV and hiking trails approximately one to five miles beyond the campground.
Changes & Cancellations
Cancellations
Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
No-Shows
A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Refunds
Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.
Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
Contact Information
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200 USFS Rd. #640 Pagosa Springs CO 81147
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 970-264-2268
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Pagosa Springs, turn north on Piedra Road (Forest Road 361.) Turn right at the intersection of FS 631 and FS 640, about 3 miles north of Bridge Campground. The entrance is approximately 1/2 mile from the junction.
Available Campsites
- Site 48, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop F, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 54 Host, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 60, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop F, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 47, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 46, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 56, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop F, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 53, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop F, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop F, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 42, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 61, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop F, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 51, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop F, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 49, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop F, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 50, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 57, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 55, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 44, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 58, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 36, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 59, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
