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St. Louis Creek

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG — lakeside, hiking

Location: Morrison, CO, CO

Price: From $29 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (27 reviews)

Season: May through October

Louis Creek Campground is located at 8,900’ near the Fraser Experimental Forest, four miles southwest of the Town of Fraser, CO. Visitors to the area enjoy hiking, biking and fishing, as well as easy access to the town of Fraser. This campground provides a rustic camping experience with access to standard amenities.

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, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Camp Host

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

St. Louis Creek offers a rustic camping experience at 8,900' elevation near Fraser Experimental Forest with excellent access to hiking, biking, and fishing. Campers praise the clean facilities, helpful camp host, and proximity to town amenities within 5 minutes.

Wildlife alert: Black bears present in area; moose, red fox, golden-mantled ground squirrel, and various bird species documented. Bear boxes provided at sites.

Insider tips for St. Louis Creek: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Campground is only 4 miles from Fraser with grocery stores nearby for provisioning Multiple trails accessible directly from campground for biking and hiking

Skip St. Louis Creek if: You require RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need camping outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 17-18 sites available.

Best time to visit St. Louis Creek: May-October — Official operating season; summer months offer peak conditions for hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing..

Nearby campgrounds: Idlewild Campground (Morrison, CO), Midland Group Campground (Morrison, CO), South Fork Group Site - Arapaho Nf (Co) (PARSHALL, CO), Arapaho Bay (Morrison, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at St. Louis Creek

Cell signal at St. Louis Creek (Morrison, 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

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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St. Louis Creek

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Morrison, CO, CO★ 4.7 (27 reviews)From $29/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Louis Creek Campground is located at 8,900’ near the Fraser Experimental Forest, four miles southwest of the Town of Fraser, CO. Visitors to the area enjoy hiking, biking and fishing, as well as easy access to the town of Fraser. This campground provides a rustic camping experience with access to standard amenities.

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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 RV55 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Bear boxesYes — at every site
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBear Boxes

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; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You need camping outside May-October—seasonal operations only✕ You prefer larger campgrounds—only 17-18 sites available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Campground is only 4 miles from Fraser with grocery stores nearby for provisioning

Multiple trails accessible directly from campground for biking and hiking

Best: May-October

Official operating season; summer months offer peak conditions for hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

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

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Black bears present in area; moose, red fox, golden-mantled ground squirrel, and various bird species documented. Bear boxes provided at sites.

Location

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Getting there →

From Fraser, travel 4 miles southwest on County Road 73 (St. Louis Creek Road). The campground is located on the south side of the road.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does St. Louis Creek cost per night?+
St. Louis Creek costs $29 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is St. Louis Creek open?+
St. Louis Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does St. Louis Creek have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at St. Louis Creek?+
St. Louis Creek can accommodate RVs up to 55 feet.
How do I make reservations at St. Louis Creek?+
St. Louis 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 St. Louis Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at St. Louis Creek is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is St. Louis Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
St. Louis Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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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
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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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$29 /night★ 4.7 (27)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Idlewild Campground

Morrison, CO

From $29/night

Midland Group Campground

Morrison, CO

From $100/night

South Fork Group Site - Arapaho Nf (Co)

PARSHALL, CO

From $70/night

Arapaho Bay

Morrison, CO

From $29/night

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