Jim Creek Campground campground
Jim Creek Campground
What's on-site at Jim Creek Campground
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 Jim Creek Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Group Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Idlewild | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Hideaway Park Dispersed | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Robbers Roost | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Robbers Roost Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Jim Creek Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fraser River At Winter Park | 16 cfs | → |
| Fraser River At Upper Sta | 22 cfs | → |
| Vasquez Creek At Winter Park | 4 cfs | → |
| Elk Creek At Upper Station | 0 cfs | → |
| Ranch Creek Near Fraser | 4 cfs | → |
| Moffat Water Tunnel At East Portal | 204 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Jim Creek Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Park | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Berthoud Summit | 1.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Fraser | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Berthoud Summit | 1.0 in | -2.0 in | → |
| Fool Creek | 10.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Fool Creek | 9.0 in | -3.0 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
- Wilderness Indian Peaks
- Protection Area (National) James Peak Protection Area (National)
- Wilderness James Peak
- Wilderness Vasquez Peak
- Wilderness Byers Peak
- Protection Area (National) Bowen Gulch Protection Area (National)
Boat launches
- Cr 6 Grand County
- Miramonte Road Boulder County
- Willow Creek Boating Site
- Us 34 Grand County
- Grand County
Fishing spots
- Iceberg Lakes - Jpwa
- Heart Lake - Jpwa
- Rogers Peak Lake (Rogers Pass) - Jpwa
- Clayton Lake - Jpwa
- Crater Lakes - Jpwa
- Arapahoe Lakes - Ipwa
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 Jim Creek Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Jim Creek Campground
Can I make reservations at Jim Creek Campground?
Yes -- this campground accepts reservations. Snoflo recommends booking early for peak season; check the operator (Recreation.gov / state park system / private operator) for the booking window and cancellation policy.
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 Jim Creek Campground?
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 Jim Creek Campground.