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Bristol Head Campground

Rio Grande National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundRio Grande National ForestColorado
🏕️ Check live availability & book on recreation.gov
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Bristol Head Campground in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.

About Bristol Head Campground

This campground contains 15 sites (11 are pull through) ranging from 35 to 55 feet in length. There are both dead end spurs and pull throughs. Sits in a meadow on a bench above South Clear Creek. A short trail from campground leads to an overlook of the Clear Creek Canyons and a waterfall. The campground stretches 0.6 mile along a "bench" (a level area) above South Clear Creek. The grassy field between camping sites

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Nearest DC fast charging: 12.2 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

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❓ Bristol Head Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bristol Head Campground?

Bristol Head Campground in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Bristol Head Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bristol Head Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Bristol Head Campground and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.

Where is Bristol Head Campground located?

Bristol Head Campground is located in Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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