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House Creek

San Juan National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundDurango / San Juan NFColorado⭐ 4.2 (56)
House Creek
🟢 9 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 11h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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House Creek in Colorado has 9 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. 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
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 Golden Eagle #001 & Golden Eagle #002 next to each othersites 👥 Group #Great Horned Owl, Bald Eagle #018, Golden Eagle #001, #002, Loop Osprey #007, #008, Loop Red Tail H… #013
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →sites Golden Eagle #003
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop Osprey #006, #009
Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Golden Eagle #001–Golden Eagle #003 next to each othersites Golden Eagle #001, #002, #003, Loop Osprey #006, #007, #009, Loop Red Tail H… #013
Sat Sep 5 – Tue Sep 83 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop Bald eagle #021
Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop Bald Eagle #019
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Bald Eagle #018, Loop Bald eagle #021, Loop Osprey #008
Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →sites Bald Eagle #020
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 12.0 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger12.0 midirections →
🔌 Mancos Wayside Park EV Charger18.0 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 February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at House Creek over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 4–7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 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

💵 $32–$125/nightGroup Standard Area NonelectricStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆54 ratings
5★32
4★10
3★6
2★4
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.0/4
Verizon1.6/4
T-Mobile1.1/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ House Creek FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at House Creek?

House Creek 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 House Creek?

Campsite fees at House Creek run about $32–$125/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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

Popular campgrounds like House Creek 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 House Creek?

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at House Creek over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 4–7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 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 House Creek a good campground?

House Creek holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 56 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at House Creek?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at House Creek, AT&T rates highest at 2.0 out of 5 from 11 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is House Creek located?

House Creek is located in Durango / San Juan NF, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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