Jefferson Creek Campground

Breckenridge, CO

4.8(75 reviews)

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About this campground

Jefferson Creek Campground near Breckenridge, CO. Campers looking for a pleasant fishing destination with great mountain views will enjoy camping at Jefferson Creek. The campground is located a short drive or hike from Jefferson Lake. The lake is one of the highest elevation lakes around, capping 10,685 feet elevation and bordered by steep 12,000 foot peaks. Fishing in both the creek and lake offer promising catches of trout. Another noteworthy aspect of the campground is its access to the Colorado Trail.

Facilities

Jefferson Campground offers nearly 20 reservable campsites. Parking aprons are gravel and the max RV length 25 feet. Amenities include picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water and campfire rings.

Natural Features

Jefferson Creek Campground extends along a ridge looking over Jefferson Creek. The high elevation campground sits at 10,100 feet altitude with surroundings of mixed conifers. It is a mile from Jefferson Lake, a182-acre lake with deep, cold waters that freezes over in winter.

Recreation

Two trails can be accessed near the campground. The best hiking, biking and horseback riding experience is on the epic Colorado Trail, a 471-mile trail that extends from Denver to Durango. The other is the West Jefferson Loop Trail, a foot path that extends for 11 miles to the Continental Divide. Rainbow, brown, mackinaw and brook trout can be found swimming in the creek and lake. Motorized boating is allowed in Jefferson Lake, but it is a no-wake lake.

What campers say

The campground is generally described as quiet, with large, well-spaced, shady sites that offer privacy and good views. Visitors note easy access to a creek, beaver ponds and a nearby lake plus multiple hiking trails; wildlife sightings, including moose and beavers, have been reported at dawn and dusk. Restroom facilities (vault toilets) and bathrooms are frequently mentioned as clean and well stocked, and hosts are described as friendly and knowledgeable. Practical amenities include trash dumpsters, a water pump and firewood for sale; a small number of visitors reported paying an extra onsite fee on arrival.

Our summary of 75 traveler reviews.