Summary
It is a small, first-come-first-serve campground that offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and is located near several popular hiking trails, including the Missouri Lakes Trail and the Savage Lakes Trail. The campground amenities include vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. There are 15 campsites available, each of which can accommodate up to eight people. The best time to visit is during the summer months from June to September when the weather is mild, with average temperatures ranging from 50-75 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, the Lower Beaver Creek Camping Area provides campers with a serene and picturesque setting to enjoy the natural beauty of Colorado's mountains.
Nearby Campgrounds
Lower Beaver Creek
Lower Beaver Creek Campground
Highway Springs
Highway Springs Campground
Upper Beaver Creek
Upper Beaver Creek Campground
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Camping Essential Practices
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.
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Nearby Snowpack Depths
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WOLF CREEK SUMMIT
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WOLF CREEK SNOTEL
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UPPER SAN JUAN
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2" |
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GRAYBACK
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UPPER SAN JUAN
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NOHRSC GRAYBACK
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Below Big Meadows Reservoir Dam To Sec 9 And 10, T39N, R3E
Sec 30, T41N, R2E To Sec 11, T40N, R2E
Headwaters (Sec 21, T38N, R1E) To 1/4 Mile Above Big Meadows Reservoir
Beaver Creek Reservoir
Shaw Lake
Poage Lake Fishing Site
Pass Creek Lake Fishing Site
Big Meadows Reservoir