Big Creek (Co)

Federal campground in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Location: Molina, CO, CO

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/big-creek-co to be notified when sites open up.

Affordable camping at $20/night with basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables. First-come, first-served access allows spontaneous visits without advance reservations.

Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Red Fox, Long-tailed Weasel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, and Least Chipmunk present in area; also Steller's Jay, Canada Jay, White-crowned Sparrow, and Mallard.

Insider tips for Big Creek (Co): Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with limited sites Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arriving to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment Book early and arrive physically at campground to claim your site

Skip Big Creek (Co) if: Expecting hookups - no hookups available. Planning to visit outside May-October seasonal window. Prefer RV camping - tent sites only.

Best time to visit Big Creek (Co): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Weir And Johnson (Cedaredge, CO), Crag Crest (Cedaredge, CO), Cottonwood Lake (Co) (Molina, CO), Ward Lake (Cedaredge, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Big Creek (Co)

Cell signal at Big Creek (Co) (Molina, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Big Creek (Co)

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Molina, CO, CO★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Expecting hookups - no hookups available✕ Planning to visit outside May-October seasonal window✕ Prefer RV camping - tent sites only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with limited sites

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arriving to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment

Book early and arrive physically at campground to claim your site

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bighorn Sheep, Red Fox, Long-tailed Weasel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, and Least Chipmunk present in area; also Steller's Jay, Canada Jay, White-crowned Sparrow, and Mallard.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Big Creek (Co) cost per night?+
Big Creek (Co) costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Big Creek (Co) open?+
Big Creek (Co) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Big Creek (Co) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Big Creek (Co)?+
Big Creek (Co) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Big Creek (Co)?+
Big Creek (Co) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Big Creek (Co)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Big Creek (Co) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Big Creek (Co) open, and what are check-in times?+
Big Creek (Co) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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