Cow Creek South Campground, Heeney, CO

Cow Creek South Campground in Summit county is located 1 hr 55 min west of Boulder, CO with an elevation of 8,065 feet. There are a total of 43 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (80)

4.2 out of 5

5 star		61%
4 star		19%
3 star		6%
2 star		8%
1 star		6%

@SteveS6334481 · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #10

We were welcomed by someone that I guess managed the park. They were kind and thoughtful. We knew ahead that there would be no electrical, water or septic, so, we were prepared to be off grid. Our name was on the site number, so it made it easy to know where we belonged. The sites are fairly large and not right next to your neighbors. The are bathrooms, but just pit toilets. They were surprisingly clean and equipped with paper. The night stars were amazing and it was so very quiet and peaceful. We really enjoyed our time. Would definitely go back.

@KristinaC11514 · Camped on Aug 31, 2024 at Campsite #39

Camp host (female) was very rude. My mom is handicapped and we parked by the dumpsters, where there were stop sticks, so my mom didnt have to walk so far to the boat and she said we couldnt park there. Not very catering to handicapped people. After Labor Day, we were pretty much the only campers there and she still wouldnt let us park by the dumpsters to accommodate us. Not sure if we will be returning there next year with our large group.

@GavinL65CA1837 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #5

Location was great, neighbors, not so much!Ran generators all day. Not really the serine experience we were hoping for.

@LaurenF3587749 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #8

Beautiful reservoir, well maintained and great spacious site. Vault toilets are close and convenient and as clean as a vault toilet can be. Its probably ideal if you are with the group in site 9 because there isnt any barrier, or great opportunity to make friends! Water was high this year (compared to our last visit in 2022) so beach is minimal in site 8 but perfect for water access and still tons of fun. Bring shade as there is none in this spot.

@AlyssaS144A04B · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #26

Not sure what the point of the setting rules is if they dont plan on enforcing them - kept my dogs on leash all weekend but had a German Shepard roaming around our campsite multiple times that we found out was from a campsite at least 4 sites away. Also had dogs running back and forth off leash up from us too. The entitlement of people and their friendly dogs is getting ridiculous.

@LarryC7765348 · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #4

Overall a good site. There is no cell service whatsoever so if you need that you'll need to drive 15 minutes to Kermmling. Camp hosts were helpful. When we went the winds were really intense throughout the day; almost left a couple of times because of this but it died down in the evening. Bring your own shade because there isn't it. I did like there was a bear box to keep our food in.

@JulienCEC23FF4 · Camped on Jun 13, 2024 at Campsite #32

Nice little campsite.Extremely accessible which is pro and con depending on what you're looking for-- it's a few minute drive from the stores and shops on Lake Arrowhead and directly across from the hospital. Still super quiet at night but not silent.Hot as hell while we were there.

@RobertS9225788 · Camped on May 30, 2024 at Campsite #10

Dogs off lease coming into our campsite and growling and threatening us from two different campsites.One was from four campsites away.. Felt unsafe after telling camp host, who told people to leash dogs. They knew it was us who complained. we left two nights early, One of our worst experiences in 50 years of camping. Who gives a s...t about rules?

@KyraR11E723080 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #9

Campground hosts cleaned the bathroom 3 times a day which was very nice. Great spot and would be even better if the water in the reservoir was higher. Will note that was very very windy when we were there. We were lucky to have a spot that had bushes to block some of the wind but many of the others had no coverage at all.

@AshleyS5221344 · Camped on Sep 22, 2023 at Campsite #25

Great campsite! No water views (lots of tall grass) but you are right up against the reservoir. Perfect for setting up a couple chairs and watching the sunset. Campsite was very spacious. A bit close to the adjacent spots but to be expected at a public campground. Since it's near the water expect some bugs/flies around. Two restrooms to choose from, both were a short walk away. They were pretty clean, although we did not see a host all weekend.

@melanieb226926 · Camped on Sep 3, 2023 at Campsite #30

LOVE this campground! Have stayed here twice now in the late summer and it was wonderful. Great facilities, amazing waterfront and the campsites are a great distance apart. The water levels in 2019 meant that water front site were actually quite a walk to the water but this year in 2023 the water was at 110% and the brush along the waters edge for most sites helped keep the wind and bugs away.

@katherinef9932 · Camped on Aug 31, 2023 at Campsite #15

Loved this campsite. Removed enough from town but did not feel secluded. The campsite was very spacious and we loved being right on the water. The views were amazing and we enjoyed spending time there. The name of the campsite does live up to its name as the cows mooed all night! Loved the campsite and hope to use again in the future!

@AngieRC0E41D0F · Camped on Aug 31, 2023 at Campsite #30

The highlight was how quiet and clean the campground was. The negatives were: the grass at our site needed to be cut (almost calf high), NO cell reception at all not even the host had cell reception which is a major safety concern, the road was very rough, the sites are not level at all, for the price I expected better.

@BellaM43FD6498 · Camped on Aug 18, 2023 at Campsite #11

This was an incredible camping spot. My friend and I camped at spot #11 which was right on the water of the Green Mountain Reservoir. like about 6 feet from the water, which did mean it was very buggy, so be warned. I wish I had known there were going to be bear lockers! It was great that they had the lockers, the fire pit, and the picnic table. There's also hole in the ground toilets with a seat nearby at other campsites that we were able to use as well. There's lots of hiking trails nearby, but the main attraction is to swim in the reservoir.

@KevinK9789719 · Camped on Aug 17, 2023 at Campsite #17

No camp host presence. Other campers were using construction grade generators all day and playing loud $&@ music until 1 in the morning. These campers were rude when approached and sadly thought it was funny that we had a concern

@KristenS426435 · Camped on Aug 4, 2023 at Campsite #3

Beautiful, not too busy location.

@MelissaB359768 · Camped on Jul 23, 2023 at Campsite #18

Spacious sites with privacy. Loved our spot right next to the water. The kids loved that they had their own little private beach. Rented a pontoon from the boathouse and it was the best 4 hours on the water with the family and dogs. Great location!

@Bridgette2F758 · Camped on Jul 21, 2023 at Campsite #44

Lovely campground, cleanest chamber pot I've ever used, close to a beautiful resevoir where we could walk our paddleboards to the water

@JillP7409688 · Camped on Jul 13, 2023 at Campsite #28

Very clean, spacious sites. finding our site not difficult, fire pit and table in great condition. Bathrooms always cleaned and stocked. So very good, we will be back.

@CortneySDBDE0D · Camped on Jul 9, 2023 at Campsite #10

The site was great!

@MichaelB697476 · Camped on Jul 7, 2023 at Campsite #17

Simply awesome.

@JanetteTCEC941 · Camped on Jul 6, 2023 at Campsite #3

Clean sites and clean ports potties! Thank you

@SageC582783F01 · Camped on Jul 5, 2023 at Campsite #31

Human feces at our site, right next to the bear bin and covered in toilet paper. The host was nowhere to be found. Horrible experience

@DebbieS6293867 · Camped on Jun 28, 2023 at Campsite #42

Quiet campground with beautiful views. Bathrooms very clean. Campground host was very friendly and helpful.

@LindsayB2FC812 · Camped on Jun 25, 2023 at Campsite #18

Gorgeous location!

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