The Norma Charles

05/30/2026

Good thing the drive to The Norma Charles isn’t that bad.

We still have summer openings!

Book here

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

Book your summer mountain getaway today! We have some prime dates available! Contact us directly (817-296-2679) for discount rate and save on fees!

Availability-
May 31-June 3
June 7-20
June 27-30
July 11-15
July 22-27

South Fork, CO.

Rustic Family Getaway W/ Expansive Deck, Full Kitchen, Wood Stove & Washer/Dryer

05/19/2026

Looking for something to do this week? Check out the local events happening here in the South Fork Area.

05/18/2026

Who still needs to book a good old family vacation for this summer? Where better than Kamp Komfort from the movie or as we call it Riverbend Resort? Give us a call we still have RV sites and cabins available!!!

05/15/2026

Hello South Fork!
Summer season is upon us, and far earlier than expected. After a critically warm and dry winter last year, we've been faced with an even warmer and dryer one this year. To put it into perspective: we were dead last for moisture this year until our recent little shot of snow, which moved us up to… second to dead last. I'd hate to have to make a living on the difference.
I don't want this to be doom and gloom, but I want to be upfront and real with you. We are CRITICALLY dry. We've already had two large incidents in the valley and dozens of smaller ones, and we've had the benefit of available resources and quick response to squash both of them.
Here's where we stand:
The Rio crested two months early. I can't find records to compare this to. We crested in March; it should be early June. I'll leave that there.
I've been monitoring the RAWS stations near us. Fuel moistures have been flirting with what we typically see in August.
Del Norte had a close call in the timber last month that we were fortunate to stop at about 3 acres.
Now, the monsoons COULD arrive, rain all summer, and we wind up in excellent shape. The mid to long range forecast looks okay-ish, but we all know a broken clock is right twice a day.
It all comes together to form one big picture: fire season is really early. The fuels are dry, receptive, and available to burn. Things could change, but fire isn't a monthly analysis. It's an hourly, "right now" hazard.
PLEASE use caution and good old common sense when using fire for camping and cooking. Pay attention to local forecasts. If you need to, call our station at 719-873-1030 option 3 and talk to one of us for a while.
We aren't saying there's a burn ban yet; that'll be determined by a group of peers after a longer data set. But we do ask you to burn responsibly, and help keep our wildland team unemployed in our district.

05/12/2026

Be sure to join the fun on Friday, May 29th, at the Community Building. Lots of food, music, and FUN!!

05/06/2026

We heard someone say today: ‘Everyone wishes they had Creede’s Main Street.’

And honestly… that tracks.

No major highway roaring through town. No stoplights. Historic buildings. Mountain views at the end of every block. Local shops, art galleries, live theatre and music, and coffee walks.

Not every mountain town still feels like this. A bit of Mayberry at 9,000 feet.

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04/30/2026

Mountain Man Rafting is letting us know the Rio Grande is UP, and trips are officially running!

These rafting adventures are epic and a must-do when you visit the area. It’s one of the best ways to experience the river while making memories with family and friends.

We’re still holding out hope for a strong monsoon season, but now is the time to book - limited hours are currently available, so contact them soon.

They’ll be running full speed by Memorial Day Weekend.

01/10/2026