Lower Prince Creek Campground campground
Lower Prince Creek Campground
The Lower Prince Creek Campground offers several amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The campground is also pet-friendly, and visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and mountain biking in the surrounding areas.
The area is rich in history, as the Roaring Fork Valley was once a hub for the silver mining industry. Visitors can still see remnants of this history in the surrounding towns.
The best time to visit the Lower Prince Creek Campground is from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s. However, visitors should be aware that the area can experience sudden weather changes, and it is important to come prepared for changing conditions.
Overall, the Lower Prince Creek Campground is a beautiful and historic area that offers visitors a chance to enjoy the natural beauty of Colorado while exploring the rich history of the Roaring Fork Valley.
What's on-site at Lower Prince 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 Lower Prince Creek Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Prince Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Thompson Creek Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Avalanche Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Avalanche | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Redstone | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Lower Prince Creek Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring Fork River Near Emma | 372 cfs | → |
| Crystal River Ab Avalanche C | 712 cfs | → |
| Roaring Fork River At Glenwood Springs | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs | 2,440 cfs | → |
| Fryingpan River Near Ruedi | 117 cfs | → |
| Hunter Creek Near Aspen | 8 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Lower Prince Creek Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale 5.9 Ene | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Carbondale 4.8 Ne | 0.0 in | 0.2 in | → |
| Carbondale 4.6 Nne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Glenwood Springs 5.9 S | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Basalt 5.8 E | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mc Clure Pass | 0.0 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
Boat launches
- Wingo Boat Ramp
- Grizzly Creek Garfield County
- South Canyon Boat Ramp
- I 70 Garfield County
- Dotsero Landing Boat Ramp
- Community Boat Ramp
Fishing spots
- Christine Lake
- Fryingpan River
- Beaver Lake Swa (Marble)
- Ruedi Reservoir
- Emerald Lake (Crested Butte)
- Gypsum Ponds
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 Lower Prince Creek Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lower Prince Creek Campground
Can I make reservations at Lower Prince Creek Campground?
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 Lower Prince 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 Lower Prince Creek Campground.