Trails lead to tent sites across the river. Showers and laundry facilities are available in the main services building. Deer frequent the area delighting early risers arriving at the ponds for first-light angling. Kids of all ages will enjoy the over-friendly chipmunks and cottontail rabbits. From there take Forest Road 578 west to Hermosa Creek Trailhead, about 12 miles.
Primitive camping is available at the trailhead meadow.
A well-marked trail follows the stream almost 20 miles and is easily negotiated by ATVs, mountain bikes, or motorcycles. Full-size vehicles are prohibited. An easy three-mile walk or ride in will put fishermen well past where most anglers fish. Hermosa Creek is a tributary of the Animas River. Although most of the river can be effectively fished by anglers in hiking shoes, knee boots let fishermen slip up on fish hiding in brushy tangles that seldom see an offering.