Tucker Ponds Campground

Area Status: Closed

South west of South Fork off highway 160

This high-altitude campground (9,600 feet) is a single loop tucked into a grove of spruce trees adjoining an open grassy meadow. Many of the mature spruce trees within the campground have been killed by the Spruce Bark Beetle and were all removed during the spring of 2015. Today the campground is much more open and sunny with open views of Fox Mountain. The two Tucker Ponds are across the road from the entrance to the campground and offer a good family fishing experience. The 2 Tucker Ponds are about 10 acres each. Rainbow trout (stocked) are usually plentiful and fishermen can also fish in Pass Creek by hiking west of the campground. Pass Creek can be fished with artificial flies and lures only and all cutthroat trout must be released immediately back into the creek (Rio Grande Cutthroat recovery area). For hiking adventures, going on south of the campground you can drive forest road 390 to Campo Molino and then take forest road 388 to the Bonito Pass trail which takes you to the Continental Divide Trail.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Closed September 4, 2023
Reservations:	First come, first serve.
Area Amenities:	Boat ramp, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking
Fees:	Single site - $26 to $30/night. Double site - $52 to $56/night. Day use - $12/day (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
Open Season:	Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day
Usage:	Light
Best Season:	June through August
Busiest Season:	July
Restrictions:	There is a 14-day camping limit. Visitors must have a valid Colorado fishing license to fish in Tucker Ponds and Pass Creek.
Closest Towns:	South Fork, Colorado
Water:	Potable Water, Hand Pump
Restroom:	2 Vault Toilets
Operated By:	Concessionaire
Information Center:	Call 719-657-3321 for real-time conditions. Double sites can accommodate up to 16 people. Camp host may only be intermittently available.

General Information

Directions: In South Fork, CO, Hwy 160 west 13.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign onto Rd. 390 (gravel) and go 2.7 miles to another campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.NOTE: Forest Rd. 390 is single-lane with turnouts.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

15 sites

Reservation Info	Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites	None
Hours of Operation:
Rental info:

Lake and Pond Fishing

Easy access to stocked fishing pond, accessible path \& docks

Fish Species	Rainbow trout
Special Designations	accessible
Fishing Mode	accessible path \& docks
Water Temperature	cold
Fishing Method	flies, lures and bait where allowed
Water/Flow Level	seasonal
Difficulty Level:	Easy

River and Stream Fishing

Trout fishing in Pass Creek

Fish Species	seasonal
Special Designations	Flies, lures \& bait where allowed
Fishing Mode	Brook Trout
Water Temperature	Easy
Fishing Method	bank
Water/Flow Level	cold

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Picnicking

Easy access off forest road 390, just 2 miles of Hwy 160

Difficulty Level:	Easy

Scenic Driving

Access to Hwy 160 and scenic drive over Wolf Creek Pass, Continental Divide \& Lobo Overlook

Pavement Type for Parking	gravel
Vehicle Clearence	good

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Cross country ski trail along forest road 340 - campground closed

Nearby Resorts	Wolf Creek Ski area
Difficulty Level:	Intermediate

Snowmobiling

Groomed snowmobile trails - campground closed

Difficulty Level:	Intermediate

Amenities

Camping trailer:
Picnic tables:
Tent camping:
Parking:
Toilets:
Boat ramp:
Drinking water:

Tucker Ponds Campground

At a Glance

General Information

Recreation Map