S.Platte Ranger Dist, CO

Indian Creek Equestrian Campground

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About this spot

Overview

Please Note: Must be in possession of a horse in order to camp in the equestrian campground. The Indian Creek Equestrian Campground is an ideal camping site for avid horseback riders looking to explore the Indian Creek Equestrian Trail. The area provides a pleasant atmosphere plus nearby access to the Rampart Range, a well known off-highway vehicle riding area. The area boasts wildlife like mule deer, turkey, elk and black bears. The Roxborough State Park is located to the northeast of the campground as has a reputation for its dramatic red-rock formations.

Recreation

The Indian Creek Trail, which is also called the Bear Creek Trail, is a loop trail that extends for 14 miles. In addition to horseback riders, mountain bikers and hikers also enjoy taking on the scenic journey.

Facilities

Please Note: Must be in possession of a horse in order to camp in the equestrian campground, which has 7 campsites. Four hitching rails and some small corrals are provided for common use. Drinking water is on hand from hydrants. There is no watering trough available. The campground is adjacent to the Indian Creek Campground, which is available for family camping.

Natural Features

Campsites sit among a mix of trees that provide both shade and sun throughout the day. These include Ponderosa pine, Gamble oak, Douglas fir, aspen and spruce. Pike-San Isabel National Forests include over a million acres of wilderness and over half of Colorado's mountain peaks that reach above 14,000 feet in altitude.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Typical weather

Indian Creek

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Indian Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.33°JJanuary: average water temperature 33°F35°FFebruary: average water temperature 35°F39°MMarch: average water temperature 39°F46°AApril: average water temperature 46°F51°MMay: average water temperature 51°F55°JJune: average water temperature 55°F60°JJuly: average water temperature 60°F58°AAugust: average water temperature 58°F55°SSeptember: average water temperature 55°F51°OOctober: average water temperature 51°F38°NNovember: average water temperature 38°F35°DDecember: average water temperature 35°F

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