Ophir Creek Campground (Co)
PSICC — fishing, hiking
Location: Westcliffe, CO, CO
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (56 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
This campground is usually open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend with full service and, depending on snow conditions, is usually open through the middle of October with reduced service. Available activities include hiking, fishing, bicycling, motorcycle, and ATV. A short drive will take you to various trailheads.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ophir-creek-campground-co to be notified when sites open up.
Ophir Creek Campground offers well-spaced sites in a gorgeous, untouched area with nearby hiking, biking, and fishing opportunities. Campers consistently praise the helpful camp host and scenic surroundings (4.4/5 from 116 Google reviews).
Wildlife alert: Expect to see Wapiti, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Rock Squirrels, and Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels. Birds include Mountain Chickadees, American Robins, Western Flycatchers, and Great Horned Owls.
Insider tips for Ophir Creek Campground (Co): Book early—this federal campground fills up quickly Bring a saw; plenty of firewood available on-site Site 28 and Site 24 are well-reviewed, though Site 24 has limited flat tent space
Skip Ophir Creek Campground (Co) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require camping outside Memorial Day-Labor Day window for full services.
Best time to visit Ophir Creek Campground (Co): Memorial Day - Labor Day — Official full-service season with guaranteed amenities and access. Labor Day - Mid-October — Reduced service available depending on snow conditions; fewer crowds.
Nearby campgrounds: Davenport Campground (Canon City, CO), Mingus Ranch (CANON CITY, CO), La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO), St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ophir Creek Campground (Co)
Cell signal at Ophir Creek Campground (Co) (Westcliffe, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 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.
This campground is usually open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend with full service and, depending on snow conditions, is usually open through the middle of October with reduced service. Available activities include hiking, fishing, bicycling, motorcycle, and ATV. A short drive will take you to various trailheads.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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
this federal campground fills up quickly
Bring a saw; plenty of firewood available on-site
Site 28 and Site 24 are well-reviewed, though Site 24 has limited flat tent space
Official full-service season with guaranteed amenities and access
Reduced service available depending on snow conditions; fewer crowds
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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