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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive 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
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
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