Kroeger Campground
Kroeger Campground is located in beautiful La Plata Canyon, with 10 campsites shaded by a mixture of spruce, fir, aspen, and cottonwood. One site has a double table and large parking area. Another is suitable for a long RV; most sites do not accommodate larger RVs. There is one pull-thru. Please do not trespass on the private property adjacent to the campground.
Camping is allowed only in developed campgrounds and designated dispersed camping areas. Campfires are allowed only in the metal fire grates provided for your use.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereGeneral Information
Late May through September. For specific open / closure dates, visit recreation.gov.
Check-in time: 2:00 pm
Check-out time: 12:00 pm
If the site is empty, campers may come in anytime.
Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am. Please be a good neighbor and limit use of generators to no more than one hour at a time.
There is no trash pickup; trash must be packed out. Bear-safe food storage is mandatory.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $22 per night
Maximum number of people per site: 8
Dogs must be leashed or otherwise physically restrained. Do not leave pets unattended.
Address: 367 Pearl Street Bayfield, CO 81122
Phone: (970) 884-2512
Hours: Friday only, 10:00am-4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.3762
Longitude: -108.0771
Directions
From Durango, CO: Travel 12 miles west on U.S. Highway 160. Turn north on County Rd. 124, La Plata Canyon Road, at Hesperus. The campground is located 5 miles up County Rd 124. The small town of Hesperus has a convenience store/gas station and a post office, as well as a restaurant.
The paved road turns to gravel at the National Forest boundary. Access to campgrounds is by 2WD gravel road, but, soon thereafter, the road becomes 4WD.
Parking
Equipment with wheels (RVs, campers, cars) must fit in the parking spur. There is not any overflow parking available.
Max RV size = 25 ft
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Picnicking - Single
Biking - Mountain Info
Mountain Biking: Hardy mountain bikers can ride the Colorado Trail from Kennebec Pass to the trail's southern terminus at Junction Creek, near Durango. This epic ride is mostly downhill and all singletrack. An even more challenging version favored by some intrepid local cyclists is to ride from Durango up Hwy. 160 to the La Plata Canyon turnoff at County Road 124, to Mayday (where the pavement ends), then up to Kennebec Pass and down the Colorado Trail to Durango, making a loop ride (and a long day).
Fishing - River/Stream Info
Fishing: Some fish in the nearby La Plata River , but success rates are only fair.
Day Hikes Info
Several trails, including the Colorado Trail, traverse the backcountry from Kennebec pass.
Taylor Lake: Short, easy hike to a lovely high alpine lake along wildflower-filled hillsides.
Highline Loop National Recreational Trail: The trail travels 17.0 miles through mountain parks, aspen groves, and spruce/fir forest, and along alpine ridge tops above timberline. This high-elevation trail is somewhat difficult to follow but affords excellent views of Hermosa Creek.