Cordova Pass Picnic Area and Campground

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

Cordova Pass Picnic Area and Campground offers picnicking and tent camping only. Access to Levy-Krier Trail (#1392), West Peak Trail (#1390) and Salazar Trail (#1392a) trails.

All dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Temporarily closed for the season; it will reopen starting in May.
Operational Hours:	Check in: 2 p.m. Check out: 12 p.m. (noon) Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Reservations:	No sites are reservable. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.
Fees:	Two vehicles are included in the $14 camping fee, charged during summer months. A separate $10 day-use fee is charged for users not registered in the campground. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the first night. Senior and Access cardholders: 50% discount off the camping or day-use fees.
Open Season:	May 10, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	Be Bear Aware. It is prohibited to possess or leave unattended any food, refuse or other bear attractants unless it is: Stored in a bear resistant method, or Being eaten, prepared for eating or being transported. Order 02-12-00-23-07 (Map) Food Storage prohibitions on the Leadville, Salida, San Carlos, Pikes Peak, South Park and South Platte Ranger Districts - Active through 06/05/2028
Water:	No drinking water is provided.
Restroom:	Vault Toilet
Operated By:	Concessionaire
Information Center:	San Carlos Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From La Veta, travel south on State Highway 12 for 17 miles to the top of Cucharas Pass. Turn left (east) onto County Road 46 and travel 6 miles to the campground and picnic area at the summit of Cordova Pass. May also be accessed from the east approach to Cordova Pass on County Road 46.

General Notes:

Weather in the summer is generally mild with warm days and cool nights; highs in the 80s and lows in the 40s. Afternoon thunderstorms are a common occurrence. Spring and fall weather is usually dry and sunny with highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s.