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Recreation Region: Snowy Range Area

Deep Creek Campground

Deep Creek Campground is located near Sand Lake at an elevation just over 10,000 feet.  The summers are cool and autumn is brief. Winter comes early and stays late.

Campground facilities include 11 small campsites, one pull through site, picnic tables, toilets, drinking water, fire rings. This is a pack-it-in-pack-it-out campsite. No trash service in the area.

For hiking, the Rock Creek Trail and Sheep Lake Trail are nearby. Crater Lake Trail provides a short hike to a beautiful lake. Boats must be carried a short distance to reach the lake.

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General Information

No permit required.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per day

$20 per site.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 41.45901

Longitude: -106.27265

Directions

From Saratoga take the Snowy Range Highway 20 miles, turn onto Forest Road 100 and continue 20 more miles to Forest Road 101. Turn onto Forest Road 101 for 10 miles to campground.

From Elk Mountain take Carbon County Road 101 south to the Forest Boundary. Continue on Road 101 for approximately 10 miles to the campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault Toilet (2)

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - Lake & PondFishing - Lake & Pond
Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

OHV Road RidingOHV Road Riding

Last updated June 18, 2026