There are 33 reservable sites, 3 with electricity, and 47 non-reservable sites. All Hipcampers should review and adhere to these standards for safety, trip preparation, and respect in order to uphold Hipcamp’s most important value: “leave it better.”. Transfer Campground is the gateway to eight trails all complete with stunning views and a variety of altitudes. You’ll enjoy plenty of shade from the Colorado blue spruce, aspen, and fir that surround this spot and give it that forested splendor you can never get enough of. Good. Campgrounds operated by federal and state agencies are not yet bookable on Hipcamp. Some cars/trucks pass to go up the mountain area for great hiking and mountain biking and decent OVH. We landed in Hesperus following a short scouting trip on a Sunday morning after spending a night at Mancos State Park. Turn left onto County Road 500 and head approximately 3 miles to campground entrance.. Map showing recreational areas. Kids will love the open play area, and you can take your own toys for a spin off the four-lane boat ramp. 367 Pearl Street Situated on the west bank of the Piedra River, Lower Piedra Campground is just waiting for your fishing line to touch the water. With high popularity Read more... Tread carefully, because you will be walking on sacred ground at Target Tree Campground. Sculpt those sexy calves of yours on one of the many trails near the campground, or hop on your trusty mountain bike and huff and puff your way up through the gorgeous scenery. Hiking can be limited to the road, although we went west out the spot, through the oak trees and brush, there’s a gas line! Tell us when, where, and how long you want to camp for. If so, spend all day on your paddleboard when you camp at Miller Creek Campground on Lemon Reservoir. West Fork Campground offers some colorful pathways as well as fishing in both the West Fork and Wolf Creek. Bayfield, CO 81122 Enjoy all of these and more at Chris Park Group Campground in the San Juan National Forest! The area features a National Forest scenic byway, the San Juan Skyway and a Bureau of Land Management 4WD scenic byway, Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway. The fires burned predominantly within San Juan National Forest, 13 miles north of Durango and 14 miles south of Rico. more. The Vallecito Campground is large, very popular, and next to the Weminuche Wilderness. San Juan National Forest. Great cell reception. Dolores Ranger District 29211 Highway 184 Dolores, CO 81323 (970) 882-7296. Durango, CO 81301 Recreate responsibly during COVID-19. The campground is composed of 36 reservable sites that can accommodate RVs or trailers up 30 feet in length, three of which include electrical hookups. (970) 247-4874, Columbine Ranger District Read more about San Juan National Forest at Wikipedia. The road was a little rough and narrow in one spot but doable. All Hosts should review and adhere to these standards around providing a positive Hipcamp experience, being a thoughtful neighbor, and serving as a responsible citizen. NOTE: This campground went active after the authors researched San Juan National Forest. I was looking for a new free spot around Cortez, so scouted out a couple yesterday. Not as close to the heart of the mountains like campgrounds near Ouray, Silverton, and Telluride, the campground is more central to well-stocked ponds, historic mines and hot springs, Ralph Lauren’s 55,000-acre ranch, and the one place in the nation where the Grammy award trophies … The wooded wonderland is hugely popular with backpackers, climbers, bikers, skiers, and anglers. It stretches over 10 counties and contains two alpine wilderness areas. Be the first to add a video for Madden Peak Road Dispersed Camping! To order maps and guide books, or for information on educational and volunteer programs, please visit the San Juan Mountains Association website at  www.sjma.org. Great cell reception. Any size rig can get back here. Box 439 Bayfield, CO 81122 (970) 884-2512. Electricity hookups make this place just Read more... Do you like water? Burro Bridge Campground has the ability to happily accommodate just about all types, and is the ideal gateway to the Lizard Head Wilderness. The San Juan National Forest shares management of three designated Wilderness areas:  the Weminuche Wilderness, The Lizard Head Wilderness and the South San Juan Wilderness.  For more information visit our Wilderness page. You don’t Read more... A wedding, a fiesta, or even a late-afternoon siesta! Three officially designated wilderness areas lie in the 1,878,846 acres. There well may me some farther up. It is an area that gets plenty of overnight RV’s. Take in the beauty of the San Juan National forest as you hike portions of the Colorado Trail from Kroeger Campground. Hipcamp is created with ❤️ and hope for our future. This is a really neat area on the side of a mountain. Some cars/trucks pass to go up the mountain area for great hiking and mountain biking and decent OVH. Grab a box of tackle and fish for some of the delicious stock of trout and kokanee salmon, or carry your lightweight boat to the shores of Read more... At Junction Creek Campground in the San Juan National Forest, fly-fishing is, well, fly! We stayed in August 2020 at a couple of spots on Madden Peak Road. The Upper Loop offers mostly level, larger sites near sunny play areas while the Lower Loop offers spots for smaller RVs, two larger sites and some of the best tent sites Read more... Sig Creek Campground is not only in a super gorgeous spot, but its seclusion is unmatched. Canoe, kayak, whatever strikes your fancy. With a six-lane boat ramp, panoramic views for hikers, paved and Read more... Horses, RVs, humans, we have found your place. Here’s a quick roundup of some of the region’s best. I did drive up about a mile and a half past the 2nd (large) power line and found no sites so I turned around. Looking for wide open spaces and a tent spot to call your own? Excellent place to be, close enough to Mesa Verde, 18 miles. (970) 264-2268, Advanced Reservations for campgrounds can be made, where available, at www.recreation.gov or call toll-free 877-444-6777; TDD 877-833-6777. more. Campendium is an Amazon associate site and earns from qualifying purchases. Lots of shade if you choose, or great access to the sun for our solar. Just tell us when you’d like to camp at San Juan National Forest, and how long you want to camp for. Fishing Vallecito Creek within the Wilderness:  Because of heavy use, fishing is restricted to artificial flies and lures. P.O. And if the “iron horse” is more your style, fear not, there are trails for you too. West Fork San Juan River Dispersed Camping in San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Springs Colorado. Lake was very low due to drought. Road is good for big r... There is a "campground" on this road on the same name. I wouldn't bring a larger or wider rig... we are only 7' wide. Real-time Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watch Warnings help keep our community safe. The road is a little bumpy, but we saw a number of class A’s in sites. This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com, This area is a very RV friendly area with plenty of sites. Detailed descriptions of campgrounds in the San Juan National Forest. It’s true, after you get past the power lines that it may be harder to turn around if some of the spots are taken and your rig is big. Whether you're interested in fishing for salmon Cimaronna Creek or hiking the adjacent Cimaronna Trailhead, you won't be short of activities in this picturesque spot. Chill by the water, take out the SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard), or pal around the old mining town at the end of the road. Had full AT&T usable service. Three wilderness areas lie partially within the San Juan National Forest: Lizard Head Wilderness. With several trailheads for hiking and paths to Silver Falls in the East Fork Valley, what's not to bike-er-like? With more than 1.8 million acres in southwest Colorado, the San Juan National Forest covers most of the southern San Juan Mountains west of the Continental Divide. Road is good for big rigs up to the power lines. San Juan National Forest Headquarters Bayfield, Dolores, Durango, and Pagosa Springs are some of the towns in the area. It was great exercise going up the hill... Equipment with wheels (RVs, campers, cars) must fit in the parking spur. Hiking can be limited to the road, although we went west out the spot, through the oak trees and brush, there’s a gas line! Enjoy the scenery of the rugged shrubbery and bramble surrounding the Dolores River, and take advantage of some solitude due to light usage of the campground. Quiet location. Whether you're looking to hike it old-school, fish, motorbike, ATV, or mountain bike, you'll be sure to find one of the right spots for you. I really hate to give this one away, but this is a fantastic place to stay while in the Durango area. Graham Creek Campground has got you covered. It was quiet and clean. We dropped off the camper before heading over to Mesa Verde (very glad we did so coz the drive in Mesa Verde is crazy and doesn’t allow towing). Yes please! Those near the creek fill up quickly. Cimaronna Campground is nestled between both a river and a reservoir, with scenic meadows in between. Quiet location. This is a really neat area on the side of a mountain. Mesa Verde and Durango are 20ish miles in e... Venture upstream to try your hand at nabbing a prized bass or trout. Located along the West Fork of the San Juan River, near the southern edge of Colorado's largest wilderness area. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 8,300 ft. Or actually, that might be the 9,000 foot elevation. Reservable for very large groups, this spot is perfect to host your next get-together. (970) 247-4874, Columbine Ranger District Box 310 Saddle up! This is a really nice campground for horse camping only. We found a very nice tucked away site on the left side of the road at the 1st power line. That's 2,935.7 square miles! Please be a good neighbor and limit use of generators to no more than one hour at a time. Depending on how far you go up, will be how convenient it is to Mancos. The road can get tough at times, but just go slow. Once you've caught some grub and rested in the shade, check out the Chimney Rock Archaeological Area nearby, where an interpretive trail to Ancestral Puebloan sites will make you feel like you've stepped into years gone Read more... Do you SUP? Campendium users haven't asked any questions about Madden Peak Road Dispersed Camping, I was looking for a new free spot around Cortez, so scouted out a couple yesterday. Durango is a fabulous city in southwestern Colorado. The road is a bit bumpy, but passable. Learn more: Boondocking 101. A curb-check off US Highway 84, Blanco River Campground is an angling paradise; Blanco river is a well-fed, partially finished stretch of water. If you have a big rig, you probably shouldn't go past the power lines located about 1.5 miles up the road, you probably won't be able to turn around after that and the road gets pretty rough. Spacious and quiet! Aside from the catch-netting nets, there’s a sand volleyball court―and yes, there’s a volleyball net there―located within close vicinity of the campground. Covering 1.8 million acres, roughly eight times larger than Rocky Mountain National Park, the San Juan National Forest is a great location if you’re planning to go backpacking, camping, or just for a day hike. Sites are semi-primitive (there are toilets), and it’s a quick trip to nearby campgrounds to snag water. Set right along the Florida River, this can be anglers dream come true—but a lot of the river can run through private land, so dou Read more... South Mineral Campground is a one stop shop for your outdoor adventure! There are shady sites along the La Plata River perfect for explorers and lots of space for your car or RV. Whether you're interested in goin' fishing or have bigger fish to fry, this flat and open is area is a good starter for wildlife spotting. Rev up your motorized boat or paddle your canoe around Read more... Farmer Jane and Farmer Joe, we would like to introduce you to your next honeymoon locale. This campsite is aptly named for its target practice usage by the Ute Indians so long ago. Rev up your ATV or motorbike on the Aspen Loop Trail, or lace up your hiking boots for a trip down the Big Al I Read more... Snowslide campground is a playground of camping fun.

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