River Hill

Rio Grande National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: CREEDE, CO, CO

Price: From $29 per night

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (91 reviews)

Season: May through October

River Hill is a popular campground on the banks of the Rio Grande River. Situated in a meadow surrounded by willows, campers come here to fish for trout, hunt and take in the beautiful views of the forested hills and rock bluffs. River kayaking and fishing are also popular activities, and the Rio Grande Reservoir is just a couple miles away.Go rock climbing or horse packing in the San Juan mountains, or fish in the river, Squaw Creek or nearby Rio Grande Reservoir.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

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

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

River Hill is a popular campground on the banks of the Rio Grande River in a scenic meadow surrounded by willows and forested hills. Google reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, attentive camp hosts, and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: American Elk, Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, American Beaver, and Common Ravens are research-grade documented in the area. Wandering Garter Snakes also present.

Insider tips for River Hill: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 18 sites and high demand. Bring a high-clearance vehicle; reviewers report the access road is rough. Cell service is spotty in the area; plan accordingly.

Skip River Hill if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You require reliable cellular connectivity..

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

Nearby campgrounds: Thirty Mile (CREEDE, CO), Palisades Horse Camp (Pagosa Springs, CO), Cimarrona (Co) (Pagosa Springs, CO), Marshall Park (CREEDE, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at River Hill

Cell signal at River Hill (CREEDE, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

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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CREEDE, CO, CO★ 4.9 (91 reviews)From $29/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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River Hill is a popular campground on the banks of the Rio Grande River. Situated in a meadow surrounded by willows, campers come here to fish for trout, hunt and take in the beautiful views of the forested hills and rock bluffs. River kayaking and fishing are also popular activities, and the Rio Grande Reservoir is just a couple miles away.Go rock climbing or horse packing in the San Juan mountains, or fish in the river, Squaw Creek or nearby Rio Grande Reservoir.

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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 RV125 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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, suitable for self-contained RVs only.✕ You require reliable cellular connectivity.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 18 sites and high demand.

Bring a high-clearance vehicle; reviewers report the access road is rough.

Cell service is spotty in the area; plan accordingly.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Elk, Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, American Beaver, and Common Ravens are research-grade documented in the area. Wandering Garter Snakes also present.

Location

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719-658-0829· Rio Grande National Forest
Getting there →

From Alamosa, CO, go west on Highway 160 to South Fork. Take Highway 149 southwest through Creede and continue on Highway 149 for about 20 miles to milepost 41 (Forest Road 520) and Rio Grande Reservoir Road. Travel about 10 miles on this gravel road to the campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does River Hill cost per night?+
River Hill costs $29 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is River Hill open?+
River Hill is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does River Hill have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at River Hill?+
River Hill can accommodate RVs up to 125 feet.
How do I make reservations at River Hill?+
River Hill 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 River Hill?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at River Hill is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is River Hill open, and what are check-in times?+
River Hill is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
maps.googleapis.com
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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$29 /night★ 4.9 (91)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Thirty Mile

CREEDE, CO

From $29/night

Palisades Horse Camp

Pagosa Springs, CO

From $32/night

Cimarrona (Co)

Pagosa Springs, CO

From $28/night

Marshall Park

CREEDE, CO

From $26/night

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