Cow Creek South

White River National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundRocky Mountain NPColorado⭐ 4.1 (112)

🟢 5 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Fri Sep 11–Mon Sep 14

Availability checked 16h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 44 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 9h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 2 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Cow Creek South in Colorado has 5 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Sep 11–Mon Sep 14. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 12 in a row, COW CREEK #033–COW CREEK #044 next to each othersites #001, #005, #007, #008, #009, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #022, #023, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #030, #031, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044

Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, COW CREEK #002–COW CREEK #004 next to each othersites #002, #003, #004, #006, #010, #019, #021, #024

Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook these dates →sites #011, #032

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, COW CREEK #002–COW CREEK #004 next to each othersites #002, #003, #004, #006, #010, #011, #021, #024

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #019, #032

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite COW CREEK #005 — Cow Creek South Campsite 4 — **Site COW CREEK #005** · Cow Creek South Campsite 4FS

Campsite COW CREEK #007 — Cow Creek South Campsite 7 — **Site COW CREEK #007** · Cow Creek South Campsite 7FS

Campsite COW CREEK #008 — Site 8 — **Site COW CREEK #008** · Site 8FS

Campsite COW CREEK #009 — Site 9 — **Site COW CREEK #009** · Site 9FS

Campsite COW CREEK #012 — Site 12 — **Site COW CREEK #012** · Site 12FS

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 13.8 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger13.8 midirections →

⚡ ChargePoint Lionshead Parking17.2 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger19.2 midirections →

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 March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Cow Creek South over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays 3–13 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $21–$42/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆111 ratings

5★63

4★23

3★8

2★10

1★7

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.9/4

T-Mobile1.9/4

Verizon0.3/4

Sprint retired0.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cow Creek South FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cow Creek South?

Cow Creek South 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 much does it cost to camp at Cow Creek South?

Campsite fees at Cow Creek South run about $21–$42/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cow Creek South when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cow Creek South often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cow Creek South?

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Cow Creek South over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays 3–13 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cow Creek South a good campground?

Cow Creek South holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 112 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cow Creek South?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cow Creek South, AT&T rates highest at 2.9 out of 5 from 24 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cow Creek South located?

Cow Creek South is located in Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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