Williams Creek (Co)
Federal campground in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Location: Lake City, CO, CO
Price: From $20 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): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/williams-creek-co to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful alpine location with peaceful stream-side camping and well-maintained facilities. Google reviews praise the friendly park host, clean bathrooms, and good tent sites.
Wildlife alert: Moose and Shiras Moose present in area; also Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Osprey, and Mountain Bluebird.
Insider tips for Williams Creek (Co): First-come, first-served only—arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option Bring bug spray or bug zapper paddle—mosquitoes and flies are common Stream nearby provides background noise and ambient water sounds
Skip Williams Creek (Co) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You require advance reservations—first-come, first-served only. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Williams Creek (Co): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Mill Creek Campground (Co) (Lake City, CO), Deer Lakes (Co) (Lake City, CO), Thirty Mile (CREEDE, CO), River Hill (CREEDE, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Williams Creek (Co)
Cell signal at Williams Creek (Co) (Lake City, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 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 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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served only
arrive early to secure a site
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option
Bring bug spray or bug zapper paddle
mosquitoes and flies are common
Stream nearby provides background noise and ambient water sounds
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
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 — Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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