McPhee Campground
McPhee Reservoir, the largest in the San Juan National Forest and second largest in Colorado, has 50 miles of shoreline in piñon, juniper, and sagebrush country. The McPhee Campground is on a mesa 500 feet above the reservoir, with road access to the McPhee Boat Launch area.
The McPhee Campground has 71 campsites on 2 loops with paved access. There are 50 reservable campsites, 24 sites with electric hookups, and 2 sites offer tables and toilets accommodating wheelchairs. A dozen campsites are walk-ins with tent pads near scenic overlooks.
The adjacent McPhee Group Area has 4 group campsites available for reservation (with limited electrical hookups). There are volleyball posts, a ball field, and horseshoe pits (you supply the equipment).
This campground remains partially open during hunting season, weather dependent. Limited campsites, no services but toilets available.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereGeneral Information
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.
Overnight Use:
Single Site Nonelectric: $26 per night
Single Site Electric: $37 per night
Group Site: $110 per night (10-25 people)
Maximum number of people per site: 8
Dogs must be leashed or otherwise physically restrained. Do not leave pets unattended.
Address: 29211 Highway 184 Dolores, CO 81323
Phone: (970) 882-7296
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.4969
Longitude: -108.5533
Directions
From Dolores, CO: Travel south on Highway 145 and west on Highway 184 for about 7 miles to County Road 25. Turn north off this road and into the McPhee Recreation area complex on Forest Road 271.
Parking
Equipment with wheels (RVs, campers, cars) must fit in the parking spur. There is not any overflow parking available.
Max RV size = 50 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
Viewing Wildlife
Interpretive Areas/Exhibits
Boating - Motorized Info
McPhee Marina: Boat ramps are closed unless there are mussel inspectors on site. Six-lane concrete boat ramp, fish-cleaning station, two courtesy boat docks, flush toilets, drinking water. There is a a full service marina and boat launch open May through October. Vendors provide boat rentals, daily fishing information, BBQ grills, depth finder, fishing rods and tackle as well as snacks and meals. Dry Boat storage available. Closed Monday and Tuesdays. Open through August.
Hiking Info
Can Do Trail to Ridge Point Overlook: Trail climbs 1/2 mile to a scenic overlook, Ridge Point with panoramic views of the reservoir and the beautiful peaks surrounding Mesa Verde to the south. At the overlook there are signs that identify prominent landmarks. The trail then loops down the mesa to the boat-launch area.
Biking - Mountain Info
McPhee/House Creek Bike Route: This mountain bike route follows paved and gravel roads, with views of House Creek drainage.