Burnt Gulch Trail Camp campground
Burnt Gulch Trail Camp
What's on-site at Burnt Gulch Trail Camp
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Burnt Gulch Trail Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Gulch Trail 4wd Parking & Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| North Crestone Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| North Crestone Creek | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| North Crestone Creek Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Alvarado | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Burnt Gulch Trail Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Crestone Creek Near Crestone | 11 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Creek Near Crestone | 4 cfs | → |
| Cotton Creek Near Mineral Hot Springs | 11 cfs | → |
| Grape Creek Near Westcliffe | 5 cfs | → |
| Huerfano R At Manzanares Xing | 16 cfs | → |
| Kerber Cr Abv Little Kerber Cr Nr Villa Grove | 11 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Burnt Gulch Trail Camp -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestone | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Crestone 5.3 Sse | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc South Colony | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| South Colony | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Medano Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Medano Pass | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Baca National Wildlife Refuge
- Wilderness Great Sand Dunes
- San Luis Lakes Wildlife Area
- Great Sand Dunes National Park And Preserve
- San Luis State Park
- National Park Great Sand Dunes
Fishing spots
Points of interest
- Ufo Watch Tower And Campground
- Great Sand Dunes
- Zapata Falls Recreation Area
- Ahra - Texas Creek Rec Site
Paddle runs
- Eastern Boundary Of Park To Western Park Boundary
- Headwaters To The Mountain Front
- Mountain Front To Western Park Boundary
- Headwaters To Confluence With Sand Creek
- Headwaters At Medano Lake To Ends On The Sand Sheet Past The Southern End Of The Dunes
- Headwaters To Confluence With Medano Creek
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Burnt Gulch Trail Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Burnt Gulch Trail Camp
Can I make reservations at Burnt Gulch Trail Camp?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Burnt Gulch Trail Camp?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Burnt Gulch Trail Camp.