Cow Creek North (Co)
White River National Forest — lakeside
Location: Silverthorne, CO, CO
Price: From $21 per night
Price range: $21–$58 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cow Creek North Campground is on the northeast shores of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and land. All motorized watercraft must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species and must launch from a monitored launch ramp. The Heeney Marina below the Town of Heeney on the west shore is open during daylight hours throughout the season.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cow-creek-north-co to be notified when sites open up.
Cow Creek North offers amazing views on the northeast shores of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest, with excellent stargazing due to dark skies at night.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Mountain Cottontail, American Beaver, Colorado Chipmunk, Wyoming Ground Squirrel, Golden Eagle, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Lincoln's Sparrow, Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Insider tips for Cow Creek North (Co): Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 5 tent sites Bring binoculars for Golden Eagle sightings and clear night sky viewing All motorized watercraft require inspection for Aquatic Nuisance Species at monitored launch ramp
Skip Cow Creek North (Co) if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You prefer year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only. You want a large campground - only 5 total sites available.
Best time to visit Cow Creek North (Co): May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Cow Creek South (Silverthorne, CO), Willows Campground (Co) (Silverthorne, CO), Elliott Creek Campground (Co) (Silverthorne, CO), Prairie Point Campground (Co) (Silverthorne, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cow Creek North (Co)
Cell signal at Cow Creek North (Co) (Silverthorne, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Cow Creek North Campground is on the northeast shores of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and land. All motorized watercraft must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species and must launch from a monitored launch ramp. The Heeney Marina below the Town of Heeney on the west shore is open during daylight hours throughout the season.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with only 5 tent sites
Bring binoculars for Golden Eagle sightings and clear night sky viewing
All motorized watercraft require inspection for Aquatic Nuisance Species at monitored launch ramp
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Directions from Silverthorne Colorado: Take Blue River Pkwy ( CO-9 N ) for 23 miles, the Campground will be on your left Directions from Kremmling Colorado: Take CO-9 S for 14.9 miles, the Campground will be on your left
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — White River National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at White River National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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