Miller Creek

Federal campground in San Juan National Forest

Location: Durango, CO, CO

Price: From $30 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, Boat Launch

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

Small, peaceful campground with great views and easy lake access near Lemon Reservoir. Highly rated for cleanliness and quiet atmosphere, located about 25 minutes from Durango.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Elk, Wapiti, Mule Deer, Osprey present in area

Insider tips for Miller Creek: First-come, first-served basis only—arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Only 1 tent site available, making this an exclusive spot

Skip Miller Creek if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You require advance reservations—first-come, first-served only. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal closure.

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

Nearby campgrounds: Florida Campground (Co) (Durango, CO), Transfer Park Campground (Durango, CO), Graham Creek Campground (Bayfield, CO), Middle Mountain (Bayfield, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Miller Creek

Cell signal at Miller Creek (Durango, 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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Durango, CO, CO★ 4 (0 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Boat Launch

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 need RV hookups—no hookups available✕ You require advance reservations—first-come, first-served only✕ You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal closure

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served basis only

arrive early to secure a site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment

Only 1 tent site available, making this an exclusive spot

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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: American Black Bear, Elk, Wapiti, Mule Deer, Osprey present in area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· San Juan National Forest

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

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

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Miller Creek cost per night?+
Miller Creek costs $30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Miller Creek open?+
Miller Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Miller Creek have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Miller Creek?+
Miller Creek is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Miller Creek?+
Miller 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 Miller Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Miller Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Miller Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Miller Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$30 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Florida Campground (Co)

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