Lake City, Colorado

Where the San Juans
meet your next
great story

Set along the Animas River at 8,700 feet, Williams Creek Campground offers a quiet retreat among ancient peaks — whether you arrive by tent, travel trailer, or fifth wheel.

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Campsite surrounded by pine trees near Williams Creek
About Us

A riverside haven in the heart of the San Juan Mountains

Williams Creek Campground has been a quiet gathering place for outdoor enthusiasts since the early days of Lake City's mining heritage. Nestled along County Road 3a, our campground sits where the Animas River carves through the San Juan range — a location that offers both adventure and repose.

We accommodate both tent campers and RV travelers, with sites shaded by mature cottonwoods and pines. The river's gentle murmur replaces city noise, and on clear nights, the Milky Way stretches overhead in ways that remind you exactly how small — and how welcome — you are in this landscape.

RV & Tent Sites

Shaded, level ground

River Access

Direct Animas River frontage

Mountain Setting

Surrounded by 14ers

Year-Round Access

Seasonal sites available

Camping Sites

Find your perfect spot beneath the pines

Whether you prefer the simplicity of a tent site beside the creek or the comfort of a full-hookup RV pad, we have a place for you.

Tent camping site in a shaded forest clearing

Tent Sites

Shaded, level sites nestled among cottonwoods and subalpine firs. Each tent spot offers privacy and easy access to the river for morning coffee or evening cooling walks.

  • Fire ring at each site
  • Walking distance to river
  • Restroom facilities nearby
RV parked at a shaded campground site with mountain views

RV Sites

Spacious pull-through and back-in sites with full hookups, accommodating everything from compact campers to large fifth wheels. Gravel pads with level ground ensure a comfortable stay.

  • Full hookups (water, electric, sewer)
  • Pull-through & back-in options
  • Gravel pads, 50-amp service
Campfire at a mountain campground at dusk with starry sky

Seasonal Stays

Extend your mountain escape with a seasonal site. Long-term campers enjoy the same beautiful setting with the convenience of a home base while exploring the San Juans year-round.

  • Monthly & extended stay rates
  • Ideal for remote workers
  • Peaceful, no-through-traffic setting

Ready to reserve your site?

Call (970) 944-2500
Things to Do

Adventure at your doorstep

Lake City sits in the heart of the San Juan National Forest, surrounded by some of Colorado's most spectacular backcountry. From our campground, you're minutes from world-class fishing, hiking, and mountain scenery.

Animas River Fishing

Rainbow and brown trout fill the Animas right below our property. Wade in from the campground or bring a rod for a day of fly fishing in one of Colorado's most productive streams.

San Juan National Forest

Hundreds of miles of trails radiate from Lake City, from easy riverside walks to challenging 14er ascents. Mount Sneffels and the Sneffels Range are visible from many sites.

Historic Lake City

Explore the preserved Victorian-era downtown — once a silver mining boomtown, now a charming hub with galleries, cafés, and the annual San Juan Festival.

Stargazing

At 8,700 feet with minimal light pollution, our night skies are extraordinary. Bring a telescope or simply lie back and lose yourself in the Milky Way.

Fly fishing on the Animas River in the San Juan Mountains
Snow-capped 14er peak in the San Juan Mountains
Mountain trail through subalpine forest near Lake City
Starry night sky over the Colorado mountains
Find Us

In the heart of the San Juans

We're located just off County Road 3a, roughly midway between Telluride and Ouray — two of Colorado's most beloved mountain towns. The drive itself is one of the state's most scenic.

Address

County Rd 3a
Lake City, CO 81235

~30

min to Telluride

~45

min to Ouray

~3

hrs from Denver

We came for a long weekend and left knowing this is where we'll come back every year. The river, the pines, the silence — it's exactly what you imagine Colorado to be.

A guest from Williams Creek Campground

Reserve Your Stay

Your mountain retreat
is just a call away

Seasonal sites fill quickly during peak summer and fall colors. Call us to check availability and reserve your spot along the Animas River.

(970) 944-2500
Seasonal — call for availability
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