$29
Thirty Mile
Closed for the season
Total sites: 35
Booking Window: 6 months
Season Opens: May 22, 2026
Booking Window: 6 months
Season Opens: May 22, 2026
9,322 ft
42°F
26°F
26°F
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Rio Grande National Forest › Divide Ranger District › Colorado
› Mineral County
› Creede
› Thirty Mile Campground
Thirty Mile Campground, CO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Thirty Mile Campground is located in the Divide Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest (3 hrs 58 min northeast of Farmington, NM) with an elevation of 9,322 feet. There are a total of 35 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the end of August. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 90 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $29.00 to $58.00. Activities include fishing.
Campsite Reviews (179)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 70% | |
| 4 star | 16% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 5% | |
| 1 star | 3% |
@RickyK3E4ECF6A · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #2
Very nice campground. Spacious sites water available.
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@CharLD85694B5C · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #35
Campground was great. Camp sites were not on top of each other. Bathrooms were very clean. Will definitely return next year. Loved that it was close to the reservoirs. Fishing was great!
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@KeithK1584248 · Camped on Aug 19, 2025 at Campsite #10
Wonderful campground!!! We have been here many times and will continue to camp here. The mountain views are great and it is located at the headwaters of the Rio Grande. Hosts are friendly and keep very clean toilets. We love being at 30 Mile!!!
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@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #2
Water was over chlorinated. Host (nice guy, Bill) said your contract guy went to the pump added chlorination, appears to have been on the high side although Bill said it was in limits. Still water was undrinkable. If you think a refund is in order we agree.Jim McCormick
@ThomasG8527799 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #20
Thirty Mile Campground is a beautiful area. With the Rio Grande River and Grizzly (formerly Squaw Creek) Creek running through, there is moderately good trout fishing. Also there are trailheads for the Weminuche and Grizzly Trails. The campsites are mostly shaded by pines and are not close to each other, so privacy is pretty good. The pit toilets were sparkling clean and always well stocked. Congrats to the camp hosts. It was very dry when we were there so dust was somewhat of a nuisance. The stars at night were awesome!
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@JamesO5997593 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #14
Nicely designed campground, it's well maintained, and the camp hosts did an excellent job - commendations! There are two trailheads that start right in the campground as well as two creeks that traverse it - both fishable. Many sites are shaded and are nicely spaced. Rio Grande Reservoir has very limited access and for those with kayaks/paddle boards or wanting to fish, Road Canyon Reservoir No.1 is a better bet. The county road in had quite a bit of washboard, but a grader was doing work on one section.
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@kristieoEB57C1 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #34
The campground itself was excellent. The 10 mile dirt road to get to it was tough. It was very rough and needed to be grated or leveled off. We had to go very slow pulling a trailer and the 10 miles took us 45 minutes.
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@CraigW8574706 · Camped on Aug 12, 2025 at Campsite #11
Clean restrooms and sites. Friendly hosts.
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@DanielH7335920 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #25
Beautiful area, Creede is nice, Last Chance mine was a good find. The Rio Grande and various lakes are beautiful
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@markc1361143 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #17
Campground was in great shape; campground hosts were excellent. Beautiful place.
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@HollyB7680204 · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #26
Thirtymile is our VERY favorite place to camp in Colorado. We have been coming up here for about 25 years. This trip was great as always, only there seems to be a problem with the water this year. it smelled very strongly of chlorine. The last day I happened to walk by the big sign at the bridge and saw a notice that the water supply wasn't "managed" by a "licensed company" or something like that. It didn't say the water should not be used, it was more like use at your own risk. By the end of our 9 days there my face was red, burned and itchy from washing my face. Hopefully this can be fixed. Such a BEAUTIFUL place!!!
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@DouglasC100514 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #14
The cleanest campground bathrooms I have ever used. It was quiet and private. The hosts did a very nice job. Most of the sites are good for various reasons whether it be a big family or friends gathering, a hidden little corner, or a great view. This is becoming our favorite campground in the southern part of Colorado.
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@JohnF7443050 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #34
Place was clean and well kept. The frustrating issue was campsites were reserved with no one staying in them for several days ignoring the rule of occupying on the first night of the reservation
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@KathyS698546FE · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #14
Wow great time & Camp Host made it that way!, restrooms were clean & stocked twice a day, campsites were spotless
@TomZ2984196 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #17
The dirt road in is in good condition and we really enjoyed this campground! Sites are large and ours backed to a creek, which was nice. I hiked a few miles on the Weminuche Creek trail which starts in the campground. The Rio Grande reservoir has two access points; one a few miles from the campground marked by a sign that read "toilet" and the other at the far west end. We enjoyed a day trip to Creede and drove over Slumgullion pass/Lake City on the way back. Unfortunately the people next to us ran their generator from 7am to 10pm which was super annoying; maybe if you need that much power for your residential fridge, you should stay in an RV park instead of inconveniencing everyone around you. I don't go camping so that I can listen to a lawn mower noise all weekend.
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@RobertT9956944 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #22
We camp at thirty mile 2 to 3 times a year. Most times it has been 5 star, although this time we had crying babies and late night partiers for neighbors. Camp host were a great couple. Had to get reservations in the sites we like. Never know the dates that when site reservations are available. All in all love the place. It's a 6 1/2 hour drive for us, but worth it to get away from the crowds closer to town. Only thing on this last trip is we didn't see the moose that usually strolls through the area.
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@DaytonRF57D205 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #22
Super nice host. Cleanest and freshest vault toilet I've ever seen. Grounds were in excellent shape. Plenty of trees and shade which was great to beat the sun. The surrounding area is drop dead beautiful!
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@MarkS8760847 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #14
Campsites were very clean & restrooms were cleaned 2X a day!!, Camp Host could not kinder nicer people & speed limit is 5mph & I liked that it was enforced they made my stay fantastic
@CharlesB214095 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #27
First of all, before you read this review, you must understand that I did not stay at the 30 Mile Campground. I was staying at the River Hill Campground 3 miles to the East so I rode my motorcycle up to 30 Mile to make sure my Class A Winnebago could traverse the campground and fit into the small campsites. After riding around the narrow campsite roads and examining the campsites where I was going to stay, I determined this campground was "too narrow" for a Class A RV with a trailer. It's a beautiful site for smaller Class B and C RVs and 5th wheels but questionable for Class A RVs especially pulling a car or trailer.
@ThomasE4870862 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #23
Had a great experience. Hosts were great
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@JamieM4606165 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #10
Nice setting and hosts were great.
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@KennethL604255 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #3
Have camped at Thirty Mile many, many times over the last 50+ years. Always a great experience!
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@JIMB8977280 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #27
Since Parks management Company took over most of the Rio Grande NF campgrounds all rates have increased. This campground is probably worth the new rate. It is well managed, sites are clean and mowed, toilets are well stocked and maintained, and water is available throughout the camp. This cannot be said for others in the system. Some say they have water but do not. Others are so overgrown that sites can only be distinguished by the table floating above the grasses. 30 Mile also has the best access to fantastic trails.
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