CAMPGROUND NAME: Bridge
VISIT DATE: 06/29/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pagosa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pagosa Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Pagosa Springs, CO, at intersection of US 160 and Piedra Rd.
(County Rt. 600), take Piedra Rd. north 13 miles to "Y"
intersection. Continue straight on Piedra Rd. and go 3.2 miles
to another "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Piedra Rd.,
and go 1.8 miles to still another "Y" intersection. Continue on
Piedra Rd. and go 1.1 miles to campground sign. Turn right at
sign into campground or continue straight to another campground
entrance in about 0.8 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,800 ft.
The campground stretches out along Williams Creek for about 0.8
miles with most sites adjacent to the creek. Cottonwoods
dominate the campground with a mix of Aspen and Ponderosa. Most
sites are open.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 8 through September 24
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 8
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 21' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. Most pull-throughs are parallel parking.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Burro Bridge
VISIT DATE: 07/07/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Mancos-Dolores
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dolores
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Dolores, CO, take State Rt. 145 north 12.1 miles to W.
Dolores Rd. sign. Turn left at sign and go 23.8 miles to
campground on the right.
NOTE: Last 10.6 miles are on a narrow, gravel road. Access to
the campground is possible from Rico, CO. However, this route is
not recommended, especially for RVrs.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,000 ft.
The campground is located on a bluff well above the West Dolores
River among aspen and spruce trees. It is convenient to Lizard
Head Wilderness and network of trails. Some sites in open meadow
are poorly defined and obscured by tall grass. The campground is
pack it in, pack it out and appears to be undiscovered. Horses
are welcomed; a two stall corral is provided for horse campers.
West Dolores Rd. passes through a scenic valley and Dunton, CO,
the location of thermal springs.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 15 through October 15 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 38'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Some sites have low overhanging
branches over the parking aprons.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
Comments:
Convenient to Lizard Head Wilderness and network of trails.
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Cutthroat and Rainbow trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cayton
VISIT DATE: 07/08/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Mancos-Dolores
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rico
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Rico, CO, take State Rt. 145 north 6 miles to campground
sign (Forest Rt. 578). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 578 (gravel)
and go 0.3 miles to "Y" intersection. Bear left onto Forest Rt.
476 into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,400 ft.
The campground is composed of two loops terracing a mountainside
to the banks of the Dolores River among sub-alpine and other
conifers. A nice balance of open meadows, towering mountains
and dense forest make this an attractive campground and
convenient to State Rt. 145. Nice day trips are to Rico and
Telluride, CO and Lizard Head Wilderness. The campground was
named for James Cayton, a Forest Ranger in Rico from 1920 to
1937.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 4 through September 23 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per vehicle per day - no electric hookups
plus $6 per day surcharge for electric hookups
NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 19
No. RV Pull Throughs: 10
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 51'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Several parking aprons have low
overhang. There is a fee to dump.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 2
Comments:
One wheelchair friendly toilet is not convenient to camping
sites.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cimarrona
VISIT DATE: 06/30/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pagosa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pagosa Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Pagosa Springs, CO, at intersection of US 160 and Piedra Rd.
(County Rt. 600), take Piedra Rd. north 13 miles to "Y"
intersection. Continue straight on Piedra Rd. and go 3.2 miles
to another "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Piedra Rd.,
and go 1.8 miles to still another "Y" intersection. Continue on
Piedra Rd. and go 5.6 miles to campground sign. Turn right into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground borders the towering cliffs of the Weminuche
Wilderness on three sides and the grassy flood plains of the
Williams Creek Reservoir on the other. The camping sites are
either open with limited shade from Aspen and view of the
reservoir or very shaded by Douglas fir. Piedra Rd. ends a mile
beyond the campground where a pack animal ramp and corral are
provided. The Williams Creek trail also begins here which leads
into the Weminuche Wilderness and cross the Continental Divide.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 8 through mid-November
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 49'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel. There is a Forest
Service waste station at intersection of Piedra Rd. and Williams
Creek Rd. - no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Convenient to the 40-acre, no-wake Williams Creek Reservoir.
HIKING
Cimarrona Trail #586 (foot and horse) - 8 miles
Trail is accessed from the back of camping site #16. Provides
access to the Weminuche Wilderness and the Continental Divide
trails.
FISHING - No
Comments:
Convenient to the Williams Creek Reservoir for stocked Rainbow
trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: East Fork
VISIT DATE: 06/29/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pagosa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pagosa Springs
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Pagosa Springs, CO, take US Rt. 160 east 9.8 miles to East
Fork campground sign (Forest Rt. 667). Turn right at sign onto
Rt. 667 (gravel) and go 0.8 miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,600 ft.
This is a pretty little campground set in a mixture of mature
conifers and Gambel oaks. It is convenient for day trips to
Pagosa Springs (for the hot springs), Wolf Creek Pass and
Treasure Falls. Firewood is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 8 through mid-November. No drinking water after September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 44'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Florida
VISIT DATE: 06/26/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Columbine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bayfield
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Bayfield, CO, at the Vallecito Lake sign on US Rt. 160 (County
Rt. 501), go north on Rt. 501 for 8.8 miles to County Rt. 240.
Turn left onto Rt. 240 and go 2.9 miles to a "T" intersection and
campground sign (Forest Rt. 596/County Rt. 243). Turn right onto
Rt. 596 (dirt, gravel and paved) and go 7.1 miles to campground
sign (Forest Rt. 597A). Turn left onto Rt. 597A and go 0.3 miles
to campground.
An alternate route is from Durango, CO; take County Rt. 240
(Florida Rd.) north 14 miles to County Rt. 243/Forest Rt. 596.
Turn left onto Rt. 596 (gravel, dirt and paved) and go 7.1 miles
to campground sign (Forest Rt. 597A). Turn left at sign onto Rt.
597A and go 0.3 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,500 ft.
The campground is adjacent to the fast-moving Florida River among
Ponderosa pines. Most sites are next to the river.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-November - weather dependent
NOTE: Limited services after Labor Day weekend.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 43'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Graham Creek
VISIT DATE: 06/26/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Columbine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bayfield
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Bayfield, CO, at Vallecito Lake sign on US Rt. 160 (County Rt.
501), go north on Rt. 501 13.2 miles to Vallecito Area
Campgrounds sign (Forest Rt. 603). Turn right onto Rt. 603 and
go 3.1 miles to campground on left.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 603 becomes dirt and gravel after 1.1 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,900 ft.
The campground is on a hillside on the shore of Vallecito Lake
with some sites located on the lake shore and others with a view
of the lake. It is heavily wooded with mature Ponderosa pine,
other conifers and some Aspen. The campground is tightly
configured. Groceries, mountain trail outfitters and laundromat
located at nearby private campgrounds and resorts. Cook's night
out is also possible.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 24 through September 9
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 24
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 24
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 39'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. Some sites have low
overhanging branches and the interior road is narrow.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Vallecito Lake is 400 acres. Boat ramps are available at nearby resorts for a fee.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Haviland Lake
VISIT DATE: 07/12/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Columbine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Durango
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Durango, CO, take US Rt. 550 north 18 miles to Haviland Lake
Rd. Turn right onto Haviland Lake Rd. and go 1 mile to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,705 ft.
NOTE: The campground was under renovation and not accessible at
the time of visit. All information is provided by the Forest
Service - Columbine Ranger District Office.
The campground, along the shore of Haviland Lake, is composed of
three loops with a few of the camping sites located on the lake.
Most of the sites are shaded by Ponderosa pine. Morning views of
the Hermosa Cliffs across the lake are spectacular. Some sites
have screening from scrub oak providing good privacy. The
campground is newly renovated starting with the 2001 season
and is a comfortable location for both RVrs and tenters. The
Needles General Store, with limited groceries and gas, is located
about 5 miles north on US Rt. 550.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 4 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per vehicle per day - standard
plus $8 per vehicle per day surcharge for electric hookup
$32 per vehicle per day - lakeside
plus $10 per vehicle per day surcharge for electric hookup
NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 42
Total Sites: 42
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 42
No. Grilles on Sites: 42
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 17
No. RV Pull Throughs: 11
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Haviland Lake is 80 acres.
HIKING
Old Stagecoach Road (foot & mountain bike) - 2 miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: House Creek
VISIT DATE: 07/06/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Mancos-Dolores
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dolores
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Dolores, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 145 and 11th St.
(McPhee Reservoir sign), turn north at sign onto 11th St. and go
7.5 miles to House Creek sign. Turn left at sign and go 5.7
miles to campground symbol sign. Turn left at symbol into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,000 ft.
The campground is composed of three loops - A, B and C. It is in
a grassy meadow with lots of wild flowers. All sites are open
and most have a view of the McPhee Reservoir. Loop C is located
on a point of land and has no electric hookups. Loops A & B have
the sites with electric hookups and also parking for boat
trailers. Bank fishing is possible from the campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 4 through September 9
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per vehicle per day - no electric hookups
plus $8 per vehicle per day surcharge for electric hookups
NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 13
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 46
Total Sites: 59
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 59
No. Grilles on Sites: 59
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 1
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 15
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 55'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. Dump station has a fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
McPhee Reservoir is 4,300 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Crappie, Kokanee salmon, Rainbow trout, Catfish and Smallmouth
bass
CAMPGROUND NAME: Junction Creek
VISIT DATE: 07/01/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Columbine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Durango
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Durango, CO, at intersection of US Rt. 550 and 25th St.
(across from fairgrounds), take 25th St. west 2.9 miles to "Y"
intersection and campground sign. Follow sign and go 2.1 miles
to another campground sign. Turn left into campground.
NOTE: 25th St. changes to Junction St., then County Rt. 204.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,300 ft.
The campground, located on a south-facing hill above Junction
Creek, is among Ponderosa pine and Gambel oak. The understory is
grass. The campground is convenient to Durango, the southern end
of the Colorado Trail and Animas overlook.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 4 through September 23
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per vehicle per day
$35 per vehicle per day - electric hookups
NOTE: NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 33
Total Sites: 33
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 33
No. Grilles on Sites: 33
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 14
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is a waste station at the
Durango Chamber of Commerce Information Center in Gateway Park
off US Rt. 160 - no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly toilet across from camping site #28.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Kroeger
VISIT DATE: 07/01/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Columbine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Durango
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Durango, CO, take US Rt. 160 west 10.4 miles to La Plata
Canyon sign (County Rt. 124). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 124
and go 6.3 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 124 becomes a dirt and rocky road after 4.7
miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,000 ft.
The campground is in a canyon and composed of a single, tight
loop near the La Plata River. It is pack it in, pack it out.
The camping sites are under large Spruce and Douglas fir with
some Aspen and Cottonwoods. A couple of miles up the canyon is
the old mining district of La Plata with its rich history and
beautiful scenery.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through mid-September
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. There is a waste station at the
Durango Chamber of Commerce Information Center in Gateway Park
off US Rt. 160 - no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lower Hermosa
VISIT DATE: 02/15/2012
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Columbine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Durango
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Durango, CO, at the intersection of US Rts. 160 and 550, take
Rt. 550 north 11 miles to County Rt. 201, in the community of
Hermosa. Turn left onto Rt. 201 and go 4 miles to campground on
left.
NOTE: County Rt. 201 becomes Forest Rt. 576. Directions were
developed with use of mapping software.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,500 ft.
This single loop, pack it in, pack it out campground, is located
near the popular multi-use Hermosa Creek trail. Basically, the
campground is a trailhead for campers with a horse, mountain bike
or dirt bike. It is also popular for hikers and anglers. The
campsites are separated for those with horses and those without.
Corrals are available at some equestrian campsites and others
have enough room for portable corrals. Ponderosa pine and Gambel
oaks provide shade to some campsites. "Endro" events are held in
in the area and pass near the campground. Contact the Ranger
District office for more information.
NOTE: The campground came on-line after the authors visited the
area. Information provided by Ranger District office staff.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided Memorial Day through September 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 9
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 30'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
Comments:
The vault toilet is located outside the campground next to the
trailhead parking lot.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hermosa Creek trail #514 (foot, horse, mountain bike, & dirt
bike) - 20 miles
provides access to network of trails
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lower Piedra
VISIT DATE: 06/29/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pagosa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pagosa Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Pagosa Springs, CO, take US Rt. 160 west 18.1 miles to Lower
Piedra campground sign. Turn right at sign onto gravel road and
go 0.2 miles to another Lower Piedra campground sign (Forest Rt.
621). Turn left onto Rt. 621 (gravel) and go 1 mile to
campground.
NOTE: Gravel roadways are single-lane.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,600 ft.
The campground, among Douglas fir, Gambel oak and Ponderosa pine,
loops around the Piedra River with a few sites overlooking the
river. Nice day trips are to Chimney Rock and the hot springs in
Pagosa Springs.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through mid-November
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 36'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. The interior road is narrow and
rough.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mavreeso
VISIT DATE: 07/07/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Mancos-Dolores
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dolores
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Dolores, CO, take State Rt. 145 north 12.1 miles to W.
Dolores Rd. sign. Turn left at sign and go 6.1 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,600 ft.
The campground stretches along the West Dolores River with sites
adjacent to the river. It is located in a valley among a mixture
of mature spruce, Ponderosa and Douglas fir. West Dolores Rd.
continues on 15 miles past the campground to the town of Dunton,
the site of thermal springs.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 4 through September 9
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per vehicle per day
Plus $8 per day for electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 5
No. RV Pull Throughs: 13
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brown, Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: McPhee
VISIT DATE: 07/06/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Mancos-Dolores
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dolores
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Dolores, CO, take State Rt. 145 west 1.5 miles to McPhee
Reservoir sign (State Rt. 184). Turn right onto Rt. 184 and go
4.2 miles to another McPhee Reservoir sign (RD 25). Turn right
onto RD 25 and go 0.3 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 271).
Turn right onto Rt. 271 and go 2 miles to campground symbol sign
(across from waste station). Turn right at symbol into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,400 ft.
The campground is composed of two loops, Juniper and Pinyon,
above McPhee Reservoir. The sites are nestled among Pinyon,
scrub oak and Juniper with many of them providing space for boat
trailers. Most sites have level, clear areas for pitching a
tent, some overlook the reservoir and some have ramadas. For a
fee, firewood is available from the host and there is a
laundromat at the entrance to the campground. All "Tent Only"
sites are walk-in and are quite attractive.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 4 through September 23
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per vehicle per day - no electric hookups
plus $8 per day surcharge for electric hookups
NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 12
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 66
Total Sites: 78
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 78
No. Grilles on Sites: 78
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 14
No. RV Pull Throughs: 16
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12.5' X 54'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 13
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Showers are $2 and located at entrance to campground.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
McPhee Reservoir is 4,300 acres. Call Ranger District Office
for marina services.
HIKING
Overlook Trail (foot) - 1 mile
FISHING
Crappie, Kokanee salmon, Rainbow trout, Catfish and Smallmouth
bass - a fish cleaning station is available.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Middle Mountain
VISIT DATE: 06/26/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Columbine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bayfield
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Bayfield, CO, at Vallecito Lake sign on US Rt. 160 (County Rt.
501), go north on Rt. 501 13.2 miles to Vallecito Area
Campgrounds sign (Forest Rt. 603). Turn right onto Rt. 603 and
go 5.7 miles to campground on left.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 603 becomes dirt and gravel after 1.1 miles.
There is a covered bridge on Rt. 603 (just after Five Branch
Camper Park) - 12' 10" wide by 12' 4" high. Dirt road narrows
down to single-lane just before Five Branch Camper Park for about
0.5 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,900 ft.
The campground is on a hillside overlooking Vallecito Lake among
young Ponderosa pine. All sites have view of the lake with some
sites located on the shore. The campground is convenient to
several resorts, laundromat, mountain trail outfitters and lodges
for a cook's night out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per vehicle per day - standard
$25 per vehicle per day - lakeside
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 23
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 23
No. Grilles on Sites: 23
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 43'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Vallecito Lake is 400 acres. Boat ramps are available at private
campgrounds and resorts for a fee.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Miller Creek
VISIT DATE: 06/26/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Columbine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bayfield
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Bayfield, CO, at the Vallecito Lake sign on US Rt. 160 (County
Rt. 501), go north on Rt. 501 for 8.8 miles to County Rt. 240.
Turn left onto Rt. 240 and go 2.9 miles to a "T" intersection and
campground sign (Forest Rt. 596/County Rt. 243). Turn right onto
Rt. 596 (dirt, gravel and paved) and go 3.5 miles to campground
on left.
An alternate route is from Durango, CO, taking County Rt. 240
(Florida Rd.) north 14 miles to County Rt. 243/Forest Rt. 596.
Turn left onto Rt. 596 (dirt, gravel and paved) and go 3.5 miles
to campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,000 ft.
The campground is located above and adjacent to Lemon Reservoir
with some sites next to the reservoir. Other sites overlook
Miller Creek. All sites are among Aspen and mixed conifers. The
best RV sites are parallel parking (pull-throughs) in parking lot
adjacent to the reservoir. The remaining sites are on a hillside
in a tight configuration. Mountain trail outfitters are nearby.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 42'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lemon Reservoir is 200 acres. Sailfish boats are best for
sailing.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Kokanee Salmon and Rainbow and Stealhead trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: North Canyon
VISIT DATE: 06/26/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Columbine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bayfield
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Bayfield, CO, at Vallecito Lake sign on US Rt. 160 (County Rt.
501), go north on Rt. 501 13.2 miles to Vallecito Area
Campgrounds sign (Forest Rt. 603). Turn right onto Rt. 603 and
go 3.4 miles to campground on left.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 603 becomes dirt and gravel after 1.1 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,900 ft.
The campground is on a hillside on the shore of Vallecito Lake
with some sites located on the lake shore and others with a view
of the lake. It is heavily wooded with mature Ponderosa pine and
other conifers. Groceries, mountain trail outfitters and
laundromat located at nearby private campgrounds and resorts. A
cook's night out is also possible.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 4 though September 9
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 34'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and grass. The interior road is
narrow and rough.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Threaded spigot is near camping site 16 and is not accessible to
RVs.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Vallecito Lake is 400 acres. Boat ramps are
available at nearby resorts for a fee.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Palisades Horse Camp
VISIT DATE: 04/15/2007
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pagosa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pagosa Springs
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Pagosa Springs, CO, at intersection of US 160 and Piedra Rd.
(County Rt. 600), take Piedra Rd. north 13 miles to "Y"
intersection. Continue straight on Piedra Rd. and go 3.2 miles
to another "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Piedra Rd.,
and go 1.8 miles to still another "Y" intersection. Continue on
Piedra Rd. and go 6.3 miles into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,300 ft.
NOTE: This campground went active after the authors researched
San Juan National Forest. All information was provided by the
Pagosa Ranger District and a fellow camper.
This single loop equestrian campground is located in a stand of
pine, spruce, and fir. Each site has a hitching rail or a four-
unit stall and a lamp pole. A watering tank is available for
stock. The Williams Creek trail is next to the campground and
leads into the Weminuche Wilderness and crosses the Continental
Divide.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided June 8 through September 29
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day - single
$48 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 50"
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Stock water is provided.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Connector trail to Williams Creek Trail #587 (foot and horse) -
10 miles
Provides access to the Weminuche Wilderness
FISHING No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Pine Point
VISIT DATE: 06/26/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Columbine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bayfield
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Bayfield, CO, at Vallecito Lake sign on US Rt. 160 (County Rt.
501), go north on Rt. 501 13.2 miles to Vallecito Area
Campgrounds sign (Forest Rt. 603). Turn right onto Rt. 603 and
go 3.9 miles to campground on left.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 603 becomes dirt and gravel after 1.1 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,900 ft.
The campground is on a hillside on the shore of Vallecito Lake
with some sites located on the lake shore and others with a view
of the lake. It is heavily wooded with mature Ponderosa pine and
other conifers. Groceries and laundromat located at nearby
private campgrounds and resorts. Mountain trail outfitters are
also close by.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 4 through September 23
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per vehicle per day - standard
$25 per vehicle per day - lakeside
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 28
Total Sites: 29
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 29
No. Grilles on Sites: 29
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13.5' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Toilets are the pit type and marine flush. The wheelchair
friendly toilet is across from camping site #19.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Vallecito Lake is 400 acres. Boat ramps at private
resorts and campgrounds can be used for a fee.
HIKING -No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Snowslide
VISIT DATE: 07/01/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Columbine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Durango
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Durango, CO, take US Rt. 160 west 10.4 miles to La Plata
Canyon sign (County Rt. 124). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 124
and go 5.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into one
section or left into the other.
NOTE: County Rt. 124 becomes a dirt and rocky road after 4.7
miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,700 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, straddles County Rt. 124
with the eastern section hugging the La Plata River shore. This
is a rustic campground with a rough interior road among Aspen and
mixed conifers. A couple of miles up the canyon is the old
mining district of La Plata with its rich history and beautiful
scenery.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day through October 15
NOTE: Limited services after September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per vehicle per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 33'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. There is a waste station at the
Durango Chamber of Commerce Information Center in Gateway Park
off US Rt. 160 - no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
There is a hand pump 0.5 miles further up the road at Kroeger
campground (Forest Service).
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: South Mineral
VISIT DATE: 07/11/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Columbine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Silverton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Silverton, CO, take State Rt. 550 north 1.8 miles to
campground access sign. Bear left onto County Rt. 7/Forest Rt.
585 (dirt) and go 4.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,800 ft.
The campground meanders around and through mixed conifers in a
valley along South Mineral Creek and open meadows. Most camping
sites have pleasant view of surrounding mountains or are adjacent
to the creek. Access to the campground is through a pretty
valley with waterfalls cascading to South Mineral Creek.
Firewood is available for a fee. Four-wheel roads lead in all
directions from the campground.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through September 15
NOTE: Limited services after September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $30 per vehicle per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 37'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and the interior road is rough.
There is waste station at Silver Summit RV Park (private) in
Silverton, CO. Expect to pay a fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
The threaded spigot is located near trailhead at campground
entrance.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Ice Lake Trail (foot & horse) - 2.5 miles
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Target Tree
VISIT DATE: 07/01/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Mancos-Dolores
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Mancos
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Mancos, CO, take US Rt. 160 east 8.8 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign onto gravel road and go 0.3 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,800 ft.
The campground is a single loop that meanders up a hillside and
then down again among Ponderosa pine and Gambel oak. The
campground is adjacent to US Rt. 160 and is well located for day
trips to Durango, Mancos and Mesa Verde National Park. It is
also popular for bird watching. The campground was the
"ivikukuch" camp for the Ute Indians - some Ponderosa pines bear
large oval scars where the Utes scraped sap and cambium from the
trees for soup, stew and tea. Firewood is available from the
host for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 4 through September 4
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 24
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 24
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 54'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is an RV waste station at
gas station at intersection of US 160 and State Rt. 184 in
Mancos. Potable water is available and the fee is $2.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Target Tree or "Ivikukuch" Interpretive Trail (foot, wheelchair
friendly) - 0.25 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Teal
VISIT DATE: 06/30/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pagosa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pagosa Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Pagosa Springs, CO, at intersection of US 160 and Piedra Rd.
(County Rt. 600), take Piedra Rd. north 13 miles to "Y"
intersection. Continue straight on Piedra Rd. and go 3.2 miles
to another "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Piedra Rd.,
and go 1.8 miles to still another "Y" intersection. Continue on
Piedra Rd. and go 1.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,300 ft.
The campground is adjacent to the Williams Creek Reservoir among
scattered Ponderosa pine and grass understory. The camping sites
have a view of the surrounding mountains and either the reservoir
or Weminuche Wilderness. Most sites are open and the pull-
throughs are actually parallel parking.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through mid-November.
No drinking water after September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 31'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are solar powered. The only wheelchair friendly
toilet is next to camping site #5.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Williams Creek Reservoir is 40 acres. This is a no-wake lake.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Transfer
VISIT DATE: 07/01/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Mancos-Dolores
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Mancos
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Mancos, CO, at intersection of US 160 and State Rt. 184 (and
campground sign), take Rt. 184 (N. Main St.) north 0.3 miles to
Jackson Lake sign (County Rt. 42/Forest Rt. 561). Turn right at
sign onto Rt. 42 (gravel) and go 9.9 miles to campground sign.
Turn right at sign and go 0.3 miles to another campground sign.
Bear left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,500 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and very attractive
with sites nestled in a grove of young Aspen. This campground is
the hub for access to a network of trails for horse, foot,
mountain bike and ATVs. The sounds of the whispering Aspen,
birds and occasional baying of horses adds to the campground's
peaceful setting. ATVs are permitted in the campground, but not
horses. However, Transfer Corral (for horses) is a short walk
from the back of campground. There are also a few camp sites at
the corral (not included in the count for this campground) which
are $4 per day.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 8 through mid-October - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 57'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The pull-throughs are small.
There is an RV waste station at gas station at intersection of US
160 and State Rt. 184 in Mancos. Potable water is available and
the fee is $2.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is solar powered.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Aspen Loop Trail (foot, horse, mountain bike & ATV) - 39 miles
Big Al Interpretive Trail (foot, wheelchair friendly)- 0.5 miles
The following trails are foot, horse and mountain bike:
Chicken Creek Trail - 8 miles
Box Canyon Trail - 2.75 miles
Morrison Trail - 9.25 miles
West Mancos Trail - 18 miles (accesses many other
trails)
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Transfer Park
VISIT DATE: 06/26/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Columbine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bayfield
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Bayfield, CO, at the Vallecito Lake sign on US Rt. 160 (County
Rt. 501), go north on Rt. 501 for 8.8 miles to County Rt. 240.
Turn left onto Rt. 240 and go 2.9 miles to a "T" intersection and
campground sign (Forest Rt. 596/County Rt. 243). Turn right onto
Rt. 596 (dirt, gravel and paved) and go 7.1 miles to campground
sign (Forest Rt. 597A). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 597A and go
1.2 miles to campground.
An alternate route is from Durango, CO; take County Rt. 240
(Florida Rd.) north 14 miles to County Rt. 243/Forest Rt. 596.
Turn left onto Rt. 596 (gravel, dirt and paved) and go 7.1 miles
to campground sign (Forest Rt. 597A). Turn left at sign onto Rt.
597A and go 1.2 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,600 ft.
The campground is composed of two large loops among heavy woods
of Aspen and mixed conifers. Some camping sites back up to a
gorge carved by the Florida River. The campground is rustic in a
peaceful setting. The Burnt Timber Trail (#199), providing
access to the Weminuche Wilderness, is between the two loops.
During mining days, the campground was the site for transferring
ore and supplies from wagon to mule.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through mid-October.
NOTE: Limited services after September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 42'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: YesNo
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Water is pumped to spigots via a solar system that works properly
when there is sufficient sunlight; recommend packing in some
water.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Burnt Timber Trail #199 (foot & horse) - 2.5 miles
accesses the Weminuche Wilderness
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Ute
VISIT DATE: 06/29/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pagosa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pagosa Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Pagosa Springs, CO, take US Rt. 160 west 12.6 miles to
campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,700 ft.
The campground is directly off US Rt. 160 in a stand of mature
Ponderosa pine. Very little understory gives nice open feel to
campground. The campground is designed as a "V" with the right
side being tent only. Nice day trips are to Chimney Rock and
Pagosa Springs for the hot springs.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through mid-November. No drinking
water after September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Vallecito
VISIT DATE: 06/26/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Columbine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bayfield
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Bayfield, CO, at the Vallecito Lake sign on US Rt. 160 (County
Rt. 501), go north on Rt. 501 for 18.5 miles to Vallecito
campground sign (County Rt. 500). Turn right onto Rt. 500 and go
2.7 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,000 ft.
The campground is very popular and one of the largest in the
forest. It is adjacent to Vallecito Creek and Weminuche
Wilderness Area. There are four loops - Bear, Chipmunk, Wapiti
and Deer. It is thickly wooded with Ponderosa pine, Gambel oak
and Aspen. The camping site count includes 17 sites in the
Wapiti loop which was closed at time of visit. Some sites in the
Bear loop overlook the creek. The campground is convenient to
the Vallecito Reservoir which offers a wide variety of water
sports and lodges for a cook's night out. There are mountain
trail outfitters nearby.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memlorial Day weekend through October 15
NOTE: Limited services after September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per vehicle per day - standard
$25 per vehicle per day - premium
plus $8 per vehicle per day surcharge for electric hookups
NOTE: No discount on surcharge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 76
Total Sites: 79
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 79
No. Grilles on Sites: 79
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 15
No. RV Pull Throughs: 25
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 46'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt, gravel and grass.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
There is whitewater rafting and kayaking on Vallecito Creek.
HIKING
Vallecito Creek Trail (foot and horse) - access to the Weminuche
Wilderness
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: West Dolores
VISIT DATE: 07/07/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Mancos-Dolores
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dolores
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Dolores, CO, take State Rt. 145 north 12.1 miles to W.
Dolores Rd. sign. Turn left at sign and go 7.4 miles to
campground sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,800 ft.
The campground stretches along West Dolores River with sites
adjacent to the river. It is located in a valley among a mixture
of mature spruce and Ponderosa. West Dolores Rd. continues on 15
miles past the campground to the town of Dunton, the site of
thermal springs.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 25 through September 23 - weather permitting
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per vehicle per day - no electric hookups
plus $8 per day surcharge for electric hookups
NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 6
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: West Fork
VISIT DATE: 06/29/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pagosa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pagosa Springs
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Pagosa Springs, CO, take US Rt. 160 east 13.8 miles to West
Fork Rd. sign (Forest Rt. 648). Turn left at sign on to Rt. 648
(gravel) and go 0.8 miles to "Y" intersection. Bear left,
staying on Rt. 648, and go 1 mile to campground sign. Turn left
into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,000 ft.
The campground is a single large loop with sites nestled among a
mixture of mature conifers. The West Fork of the San Juan River
can be heard but not seen from the campground. It is quiet and
tranquil, providing solitude for campers. The campground is near
Bruce Spruce Ranch (private) which offers a variety of services
from hot showers to cold drinks. Outfitters are also nearby.
The campground is convenient for day trips to Pagosa Springs (for
the hot springs), Wolf Creek Pass and Treasure Falls.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 4 through mid-September.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 9
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 46'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and the pull-throughs can
accommodate most any size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The spigots are hand pumps. Hot showers available at Bruce
Spruce Ranch for a fee.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Williams Creek
VISIT DATE: 06/29/1999
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pagosa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pagosa Springs
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Pagosa Springs, CO, at intersection of US 160 and Piedra Rd.
(County Rt. 600), take Piedra Rd. north 13 miles to "Y"
intersection. Continue straight on Piedra Rd. and go 3.2 miles
to another "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Piedra Rd.,
and go 1.8 miles to still another "Y" intersection. Continue on
Piedra Rd. and go 0.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,100 ft.
This is a large, popular campground with a few camping sites
along Williams Creek. Aspen, Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine
provide the shade. The campground is configured with a mish-mash
or hodgepodge of tight loops and short spurs.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through mid-September.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
$25 per vehicle per day
plus $7 surcharge per day per vehicle for
water and sewer hookups
NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 58
Total Sites: 61
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 61
No. Grilles on Sites: 61
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 8
No. Electric Only: 0
No. RV Pull Throughs: 15
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 17' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and grass. Sites with a water hookup
also have a sewer hookup.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 11
No. Threaded: 11
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
