Davis Springs

Air Quality: Good

This camping area features 7 first come first serve campsites perched at an elevation of 7984ft in the state of Colorado. If you're headed here today, be sure to check out travel times and driving directions before you go. High altitude campgrounds like this one can get very cold at night, even during the warm summer months. Remember to pack accordingly.

Visitors may find numerous amenities toilets, and a comfy place to pitch a tent. The surrounding area also offers outdoor enthusiasts the simple pleasure of being outside. Check out the map above to view nearby river levels, or head to the interactive map to explore the surrounding area.

Toilets

Yes

Dump

No

Reservations

No

Water

No

Showers

No

Hookups

No

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Areas of Interest

Griffith Lake
Lake
Directions
Named for Emily Griffith (1880-1947), educator who founded the Emily Griffith Opportunity School and the Emily Griffith Boys Home.
Pitkin Lake
Lake
Directions
Named for Frederick Pitkin, a CO governor before the turn of the century.
Red and White Mountain Road #734
Biking
Directions
This rough 4WD road begins at Red Sandstone Road and ends where it joins the Moniger/Muddy Pass Road: This 4-wheel drive road is moderate with some more difficult sections requiring 4wd low gear, but it can be much more difficult if conditions are wet. Like many roads in the area, it gets very slick when muddy. It follows the Red and White ridgetop offering numerous scenic views from large meadows. Be sure to bring a good map and stay on Forest Service Roads, which are marked with vertical signs. There are many trails in the area which are not open to vehicles.
Vail Pass / Tenmile Canyon National Recreation Tra
Biking
Directions
The Vail Pass / Tenmile Canyon National Recreation Trail begins at Gore Creek Campground and ends at Copper Mtn: This paved trail starts where Bighorn Road ends, follows what used to be old Highway 6 over Vail Pass, and then descends to Copper Mountain. It is a popular biking trail, so be careful to stay on the right side of the trail as bikers descend toward you.
Red Sandstone Road #700
Auto Touring
Directions
This dirt road begins at the paved Red Sandstone Road near Vail and ends at either Piney Lake or Hwy 131 north of Wolcott: This road gets heavy vehicle traffic and also a fair number of mountain bike riders, so please share the road. The climb is gradual and steady, and all but the very lowest of passenger cars can handle this relatively easy dirt road. The road winds its way up along Red Sandstone Creek and then Indian Creek with occasional views south over Vail Mountain, before reaching its high point near the trailhead for Lost Lake Trail. Here you can choose to head west toward Muddy Pass and Hwy 131, or head toward Piney Lake as your destination. Enjoy the peace and beauty here or take a hike up the Upper Piney River Trail, but remember that the lake is surrounded by the Eagles Nest Wilderness and is closed to bikes.
Vail Ski Resort
Biking
Directions
Vail is an alpine and cross-country ski resort that also offers summer activities of all sorts.
Nature Discovery Center atop Vail Mountain
Interpretive Programs
Directions
Located in an all-seasons yurt adjacent to the Eagles Nest gondola atop Vail Mountain, the Nature Discovery Center has provided the visiting public with meaningful access to the wonders of the natural world since opening its doors in 2000. The mountain top nature center is open during the winter and summer seasons and features an array of natural history exhibits and artifacts related to Vail Mountain life zones. The Discovery Center also provides a variety of environmental education and interpretive programs led by trained naturalists. During the winter season, Vail ski school students visit the Discovery Center as part of the ski school's SKE-Cology program, which educates youth about mountain safety and mountain ecology. In winter and summer naturalists lead snowshoe tours and nature hikes that explore the subalpine habitat atop Vail Mountain. Naturalists also assist walk-in visitors and provide environmental education programs to Eagle County youth. The Nature Discovery Center is a partnership between Vail Resorts, Walking Mountains Science Center and the White River National Forest, and is operated by the Walking Mountains Science Center. Visit walkingmountains.org for more information.
Davos Hill Climb #781
Biking
Directions
This wide dirt trail begins at Cortina Lane and ends at a radio tower with views of the mountains to the southwest. It is rocky and rutted in sections with a constant elevation gain and a few short steep sections as it passes through aspens and open meadows with views of Dowd Junction. The ride ends at a radio tower with views of Mount of the Holy Cross and Meadow Mountain. Descend the same route.
Mount Of The Holy Cross Overlook Observation Site
Auto Touring
Directions
This observation deck, also known as Julia's Deck, is accessed by an easy 1/8 mile accessible trail. It provides views of the Mount of the Holy Cross and is often reserved for wedding ceremonies. The small wooden deck has 3 benches for seating and can hold approximately 30 people. The parking area can hold up to 10 vehicles and has a vault toilet. Call the Holy Cross Ranger District to reserve a 2-3 hour time slot during the summer months.Click here for a photo gallery.

Popular Destinations

Campground Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Kite Lake 5 12,043 ft
Beaver Creek Unti - Hot Sulphur State Wildlife Area 10 7,592 ft
Mcdonald Flats 13 7,955 ft
Gore Creek 25 8,720 ft
Blue River 24 8,472 ft
Elliott Creek 15 8,018 ft
Camp Hale Memorial 21 9,318 ft
Blodgett 6 8,836 ft
Prairie Point 33 8,002 ft
Davis Springs 7 7,984 ft
Cataract Creek 5 8,578 ft
Hornsilver 7 8,843 ft
Willows 35 7,973 ft
Williams Fork Reservoir - SWA 24 7,848 ft
Ski Area Snowpack Air Temperature 5 Day Forecast
Loveland 64" 14° 2.51"
Breckenridge Ski Resort 52" 17° 2.24"
Copper Mountain Resort 52" 17° 2.24"
Beaver Creek Resort 65" 26° 4.33"
SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch 69" 18° 3.08"
Vail 65" 17° 3.78"
Ski Cooper 31" 17° 1.19"
Keystone Resort 45" 19° 1.87"
Location Fish Habitat Craft Restrictions
Clear Creek Reservoir Tiger Muskellunge, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
Mount Elbert Forebay Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Lake Trout
Crystal Lakes Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout Non Motorized Hand-Launch
North Platte River Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Dillon Reservoir Arctic Char, Brown Trout, Kokanee Non Motorized Hand-Launch
South Delaney Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout Electric Motors Only
South Delaney Butte Lake Rainbow Trout
Rich Creek Brook Trout
East Delaney Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout Non Motorized Only
Lake John Brown Trout, Cutbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout Non Motorized Hand-Launch
Curtain Ponds Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Slack-Weiss Reservoir Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutbow Trout Non Motorized Only
Cowdrey Lake Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Wolford Mountain Reservoir Brown Trout, Cutbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout All Boats Allowed
North Michigan Reservoir Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout Electric Motors Only
Black Lakes (Vail) Rainbow Trout Non Motorized Hand-Launch
South Delaney Lake Rainbow Trout
Green Mountain Reservoir Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee None
Hayden Meadows Reservoir Rainbow Trout Electric Motors Only
Montgomery Reservoir Cutbow Trout, Rainbow Trout Non Motorized Hand-Launch
North Delaney Brown Trout, Cutbow Trout, Rainbow Trout Electric Motors Only
Kidney Lake Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutbow Trout
Seymour Lake Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout None
Upper Cataract Lake Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout Non Motorized Hand-Launch
Ranger Lakes
Homestake Reservoir Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout HP Restricted
South Fork Clear Creek
Turquoise Lake Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Lake Trout Electric Motors Only
Williams Fork Reservoir Brown Trout, Kokanee, Lake Trout Non Motorized Hand-Launch
Officers Gulch Pond Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout Non Motorized Hand-Launch
Lower Cataract Lake Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout None
Kiln Creek Brook Trout

Nearby Snowpack and Streamflow Levels

Streamflow and snowpack data for the watershed
Gauge Streamflow Stage
Eagle River Near Minturn
USGS 09064600
44 cfs 2.9 ft
Monte Cristo Diversion Near Hoosier Pass
USGS 09041900
0 cfs 0.0 ft
Muddy Creek Above Antelope Creek Nr. Kremmling
USGS 09041090
0 cfs 2.2 ft
S Clear Cr Abv Lwr Cabin Cr Res Spilwy Nr Georgtwn
USGS 06714500
0 cfs 0.1 ft
Yampa River Below Stagecoach Reservoir
USGS 09237500
36 cfs 2.5 ft
Willow Creek Below Willow Creek Reservoir
USGS 09021000
7 cfs 2.4 ft
Michigan River Near Cameron Pass
USGS 06614800
0 cfs 2.0 ft
Middle Creek Near Minturn
USGS 09066300
0 cfs 2.0 ft
South Fork Of Williams Fork Near Leal
USGS 09035900
11 cfs 2.4 ft
Clear Creek Near Lawson
USGS 06716500
51 cfs 2.5 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change
Beaver Ck Village
SNOTEL 1041
53" -2"
Summit Ranch
SNOTEL 802
51" -2"
Sand Lake
SNOTEL 731
97" -1"
Hourglass Lake
SNOTEL 1122
44" 0"
Chapman Tunnel
SNOTEL 1101
57" -1"
Independence Pass
SNOTEL 542
62" -1"
High Lonesome
SNOTEL 1187
69" -2"
Willow Creek Pass
SNOTEL 869
63" -1"
Hoosier Pass
SNOTEL 531
52" 0"
Porphyry Creek
SNOTEL 701
67" 0"
Joe Wright
SNOTEL 551
79" -5"
Jones Pass
SNOTEL 970
57" -1"
Hayden Pass
SNOTEL 1102
30" 2"
Phantom Valley
SNOTEL 688
49" -2"
Buffalo Park
SNOTEL 913
59" 0"
Middle Fork Camp
SNOTEL 1014
49" 1"
Cochetopa Pass
SNOTEL 1059
25" -1"
Black Mountain
SNOTEL 1161
43" -1"
Cinnabar Park
SNOTEL 1046
63" 1"
Blackhall Mtn
SNOTEL 1119
111" -2"
Loveland Basin
SNOTEL 602
64" 0"
Lynx Pass
SNOTEL 607
49" 0"
Willow Park
SNOTEL 870
75" -2"
Berthoud Summit
SNOTEL 335
66" -1"
Jackwhacker Gulch
SNOTEL 935
45" -1"
Ivanhoe
SNOTEL 547
61" -1"
Roach
SNOTEL 718
63" -3"
Zirkel
SNOTEL 1033
91" -2"
Upper Taylor
SNOTEL 1141
74" -1"
Kiln
SNOTEL 556
52" -1"
Saint Elmo
SNOTEL 1100
53" -2"
Elliot Ridge
SNOTEL 1120
76" -3"
South Brush Creek
SNOTEL 772
50" 0"
Tower
SNOTEL 825
147" 0"
Dry Lake
SNOTEL 457
90" -1"
Med Bow
SNOTEL 1196
114" -2"
Deadman Hill
SNOTEL 438
64" -1"
Park Cone
SNOTEL 680
57" -1"
Rough And Tumble
SNOTEL 939
20" -1"
Fremont Pass
SNOTEL 485
59" -1"
Vail Mountain
SNOTEL 842
65" -1"
Grizzly Peak
SNOTEL 505
60" 0"
Copper Mountain
SNOTEL 415
52" -2"
Rawah
SNOTEL 1032
51" -2"
Arapaho Ridge
SNOTEL 1030
89" -2"
Bear Lake
SNOTEL 322
68" -1"
Brooklyn Lake
SNOTEL 367
79" -1"
Stillwater Creek
SNOTEL 793
39" 1"
Buckskin Joe
SNOTEL 938
31" 0"
Rabbit Ears
SNOTEL 709
88" 2"
Brumley
SNOTEL 369
47" -1"
Long Draw Resv
SNOTEL 1123
63" -3"
Mccoy Park
SNOTEL 1040
65" -2"