Upper Mill Creek
Rocky Mountain National Park · Wilderness Permits
Upper Mill Creek in Colorado has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Oct 5–Sun Nov 1. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.
Average Snow Melt-Out Date: May 22 Number of Sites: 2 (1-7 people per site) Elevation: 9,200 ft. Elevation Change: 800 ft. gain from Hollowell Park TH, Net loss 280 ft. from Bear Lake TH (240 ft. gain; 520 ft. loss) Distance: 1.7 mi. from Hollowell Park TH, 2.3 mi. from Bear Lake TH Privy: Yes
Camp safely away from standing dead trees as close to the silver metal arrowhead as possible. Carry in/out hard sided bear-resistant food storage canister required. NO FIRES, Fires Prohibited, Use portable stoves only. Purify water. Leave No Trace. **Hiking through recent burn area - use extreme caution with standing dead trees.** Fire damage area - foot bridges and trails may be damaged, impassable, or missing.
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 5.2 mi away (straight line).
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.
📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at Upper Mill Creek over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 3 days out and the openings typically covered 1–27 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
💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Upper Mill Creek FAQ
How do I get a wilderness permit for Upper Mill Creek?
Upper Mill Creek in Colorado is a backcountry camp area reserved through a wilderness permit on Recreation.gov. Use the “Book / check availability” button to open the permit itinerary builder. It asks for a Starting Area first — choose “Bear Lake”; then find the Upper Mill Creek row, pick your entry date, and reserve the permit.
How can I get a spot at Upper Mill Creek when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Upper Mill 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 Upper Mill Creek?
CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at Upper Mill Creek over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 3 days out and the openings typically covered 1–27 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.
Where is Upper Mill Creek located?
Upper Mill Creek 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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