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Cow Creek South (CO)

White River National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundWhite River National ForestColorado⭐ 4.1 (115)
Cow Creek South (CO)
🏕️ Check live availability & book on recreation.gov
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 44 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 31d ago.
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Cow Creek South (CO) 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 Cow Creek South (CO)

Cow Creek South Campground is located on the northeast shore of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and on land. fastIn the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons and

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

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆114 ratings
5★64
4★24
3★8
2★10
1★8
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

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❓ Cow Creek South (CO) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cow Creek South (CO)?

Cow Creek South (CO) 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 Cow Creek South (CO) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cow Creek South (CO) 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 Cow Creek South (CO) and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.

Is Cow Creek South (CO) a good campground?

Cow Creek South (CO) holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 115 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cow Creek South (CO)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cow Creek South (CO), 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 (CO) located?

Cow Creek South (CO) is located in White River National Forest, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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