Marshall Park
Rio Grande National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: CREEDE, CO, CO
Price: From $26 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (68 reviews)
Season: May through October
Marshall Park Campground is situated in an open meadow on the Rio Grande River with views of Bristol Head Peak and the La Garita Mountains. Campers enjoy trout fishing, boating and the area’s diverse wildlife. It also makes for a great base camp for hunters in the area.Anglers will find an abundance of rainbow trout in the Rio Grande, which is considered a trophy river.
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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Marshall Park Campground sits in an open meadow on the Rio Grande River with views of Bristol Head Peak and the La Garita Mountains, offering excellent trout fishing and a variety of recreational activities. Google reviewers consistently praise the well-maintained facilities, riverside sites, and friendly camp hosts.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Cottontail, Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Common Merganser, Mallard, and Wandering Garter Snake verified in the area
Insider tips for Marshall Park: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 15 sites and high demand Sites #4 and others offer direct Rio Grande River access; arrive early for first-come first-serve spots Bring your own water as the well has been reported broken; potable water source available on site
Skip Marshall Park if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May through October—seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 15 total sites.
Best time to visit Marshall Park: June — Campground operates May through October; Google reviewer reported staying 7 nights in June 2025 with good availability.
Nearby campgrounds: River Hill (CREEDE, CO), Thirty Mile (CREEDE, CO), Deer Lakes (Co) (Lake City, CO), Alder Guard Station (Del Norte, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Marshall Park
Cell signal at Marshall Park (CREEDE, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Marshall Park Campground is situated in an open meadow on the Rio Grande River with views of Bristol Head Peak and the La Garita Mountains. Campers enjoy trout fishing, boating and the area’s diverse wildlife. It also makes for a great base camp for hunters in the area.Anglers will find an abundance of rainbow trout in the Rio Grande, which is considered a trophy river.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 15 sites and high demand
Sites #4 and others offer direct Rio Grande River access; arrive early for first-come first-serve spots
Bring your own water as the well has been reported broken; potable water source available on site
Campground operates May through October; Google reviewer reported staying 7 nights in June 2025 with good availability
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Creede, Colorado, travel 7 miles west on Colorado Highway 149 to Forest Road 523. Take Forest Road 523 one mile to the 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 — Rio Grande National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Rio Grande National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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