North Canyon Campground
Located near Vallecito Reservoir, North Canyon Campground provides 21 sites including 9 first-come, first-serve sites. This area is a bit more open than Graham Creek Campground and has large ponderosa pines scattered throughout. Willows separate the campground from Vallecito Reservoir, underbrush separates campsites for privacy, and paths lead to the water. There are several sites suitable for larger sized RVs.
The only commercial development on the east side of the reservoir is the resorts just north of Pine Point which have most camper services, but gasoline is not available.
Reservations
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Mid-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: $28 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: 37.39391
Longitude: -107.53901
Directions
From Durango, CO: Travel 17 miles on Florida Road, County Road #240. Turn left onto County Road #501. After 4 miles, slight right onto Forest Road #603 for 2.5 miles to campground entrance. Campground is located on the east side of Vallecito Reservoir.
From Bayfield, CO: Travel 14 miles north on County Road #501, then 2.5 miles northeast on Forest Road #603 to campground entrance. Campground is located on the east side of Vallecito Reservoir.
Parking
Equipment with wheels (RVs, campers, cars) must fit in the parking spur. There is not any overflow parking available.
Max RV size = 40 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 - SinglePicnicking - Single Info
Old Timers Picnic Area: Old Timers is on the south shore of Vallecito Reservoir, 2 miles south of the campground. Eleven well-shaded sites provide a cool, intimate setting on a gentle hillside near the water.
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Vallecito Reservoir: The reservoir is a very popular fishing spot, with anglers going after German brown trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, and northern pike.
Hiking Info
North Canyon Trail: This popular trail for horseback riders takes off just across the road from the campground. The trail takes you through ponderosa pine and aspen forests. A scenic overlook of Vallecito Reservoir is available on a side trail along the way.
East Creek Trail: This popular trail for horseback riders is reached by driving about 1/4 mile up Forest Rd. 852, northeast of the campground entrance.
