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Jefferson Creek

PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Lake George, CO, CO

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (108 reviews)

Season: May through October

Campers looking for a pleasant fishing destination with great mountain views will enjoy camping at Jefferson Creek. The campground is located a short drive or hike from Jefferson Lake. The lake is one of the highest elevation lakes around, capping 10,685 feet elevation and bordered by steep 12,000 foot peaks.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing

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

Jefferson Creek offers excellent fishing opportunities in both the creek and lake, with stunning mountain views and access to the Colorado Trail. Campers consistently praise it as a quiet, well-maintained campground with exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly moose sightings at beaver ponds during dawn and dusk.

Wildlife alert: Moose, American Beaver, Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Pika, Dusky Grouse, and American Pipit are documented in the area. Multiple reviewers report frequent moose sightings.

Insider tips for Jefferson Creek: Book early — it is a popular federal campground Visit beaver ponds at dusk or dawn for moose viewing Sites 6 and 7 are reported as the best locations

Skip Jefferson Creek if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You need a campground open year-round — seasonal operations only May through October. You have a large RV — campground has only 16 sites total and is suitable for self-contained RVs.

Best time to visit Jefferson Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Aspen (Co) (Lake George, CO), Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) (Lake George, CO), Michigan Creek (Jefferson, CO), Hall Valley (Grant, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Jefferson Creek

Cell signal at Jefferson Creek (Lake George, 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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    Lake George, CO, CO★ 4.4 (108 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Campers looking for a pleasant fishing destination with great mountain views will enjoy camping at Jefferson Creek. The campground is located a short drive or hike from Jefferson Lake. The lake is one of the highest elevation lakes around, capping 10,685 feet elevation and bordered by steep 12,000 foot peaks.

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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
    Max RV40 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    ADA sites12 sites
    Pull-throughsAvailable
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesCamp Host
    Family & Pets
    Vault ToiletsFishing

    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:✕ You require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ You need a campground open year-round — seasonal operations only May through October✕ You have a large RV — campground has only 16 sites total and is suitable for self-contained RVs

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    it is a popular federal campground

    Visit beaver ponds at dusk or dawn for moose viewing

    Sites 6 and 7 are reported as the best locations

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months only

    Things to do nearby

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    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: Moose, American Beaver, Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Pika, Dusky Grouse, and American Pipit are documented in the area. Multiple reviewers report frequent moose sightings.

    Location

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    Getting there →

    From US Highway 285 at Jefferson, Colorado, take County Road 35 north to County Road 37 and turn right. Pay the user fee at Jefferson Lake Recreation Area entrance station and continue on the road to the campground.

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Jefferson Creek cost per night?+
    Jefferson Creek costs $24 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Jefferson Creek open?+
    Jefferson Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Jefferson Creek have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Jefferson Creek?+
    Jefferson Creek can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Jefferson Creek?+
    Jefferson Creek 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 Jefferson Creek?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Jefferson Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Jefferson Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
    Jefferson Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $24 /night★ 4.4 (108)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Aspen (Co)

    Lake George, CO

    From $24/night

    Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)

    Lake George, CO

    From $24/night

    Michigan Creek

    Jefferson, CO

    From $22/night

    Hall Valley

    Grant, CO

    From $24/night

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