Graham Creek Campground

Vallecito, CO

4.5(47 reviews)

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About this campground

Graham Creek Campground is situated above Vallecito Lake, in the scenic San Juan National Forest of southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery and wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing and hiking.

The campground offers single-family campsites, a few of which have lake views. Sites are each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The south side of the campground is adjacent to private property.

Vallecito Lake is a very popular fishing destination, where anglers cast for German brown trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, kokanee salmon and northern pike. The lake offers great boating, water skiing and canoeing opportunities. Boat rentals and fishing licenses are available at various locations around the lake. A variety of hiking and horseback riding trails are found in the area. The North Canyon Trail begins across the road from the campground and leads through ponderosa pine and aspen forests on its way through the canyon. A shorter trail leads to a scenic overlook of the lake. East Creek Trail begins a quarter-mile up Forest Road 852, just northeast of the campground. The trail provides access to a lightly used, scenic drainage where fly-fisherman cast for brook trout. Both trails are popular with horseback riders, however, horses are not allowed in the campground.

What campers say

Graham Creek Campground sits in a pretty lakeside setting with generally clean restrooms and a friendly, attentive campground host. Many sites offer shade and glimpses of the lake, while a few feel more secluded; others are closer to restrooms and water. Expect tight, uneven sites and a narrow entrance road—RVers longer than about 30' reported difficulty maneuvering and leveling. Potable water is available, but some spigots won't accept a standard hose, and wildlife can take unattended food. Overall it's a well-kept, family-friendly spot with tradeoffs for larger rigs and those needing very flat sites.

Our summary of 47 traveler reviews.