Gore Creek Campground
White River National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: Minturn, CO, CO
Price: From $29 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (235 reviews)
Season: May through October
Gore Creek Campground is situated six miles east of Vail, Colorado, at an elevation of 8,700 feet and centrally located for recreation and relaxation in the White River National Forest.The campground offers 16 back-in sites, eight walk-in tent sites; number 18 is a fully accessible tent site, four handicapped accessible bathrooms and bear-resistant food lockers. Parking spurs for campsites are up to 35 feet long. RVs longer than this would not fit in this campground.In the heart of the Rocky Mou
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Bear Boxes
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Gore Creek Campground is the closest campground to Vail (6 miles east) with spacious, private sites in a forested setting along Gore Creek near Eagles Nest Wilderness. Campers consistently praise its scenic location, clean facilities, and friendly staff.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, bighorn sheep, American pikas, golden-mantled ground squirrels, Canada jays, and Steller's jays are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Gore Creek Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly. Sites 20-25 require a short walk but offer good seclusion; Site 23 is noted as particularly scenic. Pit toilets are exceptionally clean and well-maintained.
Skip Gore Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups—this campground has none and is only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations mean the campground is closed.. You're sensitive to highway noise—some sites have minor I-70 noise audible..
Best time to visit Gore Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this window only..
Nearby campgrounds: Blue River Campground (Co) (Silverthorne, CO), Heaton Bay (Silverthorne, CO), Tigiwon Community House (MINTURN, CO), Peak One (Silverthorne, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gore Creek Campground
Cell signal at Gore Creek Campground (Minturn, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Gore Creek Campground is situated six miles east of Vail, Colorado, at an elevation of 8,700 feet and centrally located for recreation and relaxation in the White River National Forest.The campground offers 16 back-in sites, eight walk-in tent sites; number 18 is a fully accessible tent site, four handicapped accessible bathrooms and bear-resistant food lockers. Parking spurs for campsites are up to 35 feet long. RVs longer than this would not fit in this campground.In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly.
Sites 20-25 require a short walk but offer good seclusion; Site 23 is noted as particularly scenic.
Pit toilets are exceptionally clean and well-maintained.
Campground operates seasonally during this window only.
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Getting there →
Travel east on I-70 to Exit 180 for East Vail. Turn right and follow the south frontage road (Bighorn Road) east to the road closure gate at about 2 miles. The campground is on the left just before the gate. For more White River National Forest on the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District information visit www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver or call 970-827-5715.
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- 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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