Cayton Campground, located off Highway 145 north of Rico has 27 campsites and three picnic sites along the Dolores River. Two loops offer a choice of sites. The lower loop, near the river, has 14 mostly level spots with limited shade as well as three day-use picnic sites. The upper loop is gently sloping, with 13 sites. Both loops have pull-throughs and shady tent sites. There are 16 reservable sites, 11…

The Chris Park Group Campground, one mile south of Haviland Lake on Forest Rd. 166, has three group campsites. Two group sites accommodate 75 campers each. A third group site accommodates up to 150 people, has a pavilion, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, electricity and RV access. The park is mostly flat and open, partly shaded by a few large ponderosa pines.  Services at all three group sites…

Cimarrona Campground is located next to Cimarrona Creek with views of the meadow and Williams Reservior to the south. The campground has 21 sites. There are both sunny and shady sites to choose from as well as a few sites that can handle large-sized RVs. It’s only a short walk to fish in the creek. The campground is adjacent to the Cimarrona Trailhead. Services include potable water, trash pickup…

The East Fork Campground is located on a ridge above the East Fork of the San Juan River. Nestled amongst the Ponderosa pines and Gambel oaks are 26 campsites containing 17 reservable sites and the remaining first-come, first-serve. A few sites offer level pull-throughs.  Although some sites look down to the river, the river is a long way down. Short, steep trails lead…

Fourmile Trailhead is the start of both Fourmile Trail (569) and and the Anderson Trail (579).

The House Creek Recreation Complex is across the reservoir from the McPhee Complex. The access road and parking areas are paved. This gently sloping, grassy area is near the reservoir’s high-water line. There has a four-lane boat, an open play area, group picnic area, restroom and sanitary dumping station.

Middle Mountain Campground is located on Vallecito Reservoir and near the Pine River. It has 24 sites with southern exposure and easy access to the water. The campground is very open and sunny, with a grassy shoreline and afternoon breezes. Some shade is provided by ponderosa pines and small aspen. A few sites can accommodate large RVs. Services include water, trash pickup, picnic tables,…

Old Timers Day-Use Area, on the east shore of Vallecito Reservoir, is 1.5 miles north of the dam on County Road 501A (Forest Rd. 603). Nine shaded picnic sites are on a gentle hillside near the water. Amenities include picnic tables, restrooms and a trash dumpster.  For paid day users only, this area provides access to the lake for unmotorized watercraft via two loading gates and two pass-…

Opal Lake Trailhead is the beginning of Opal Lake Trail. The trail is 1.2 miles long, beginning at Forest Road 23 - Opal Lake Road and ending at Opal Lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding.

Coyote Hill Trailhead gives access to the Coyote Hill Trail #314. The trailhead has a large parking lot suitable for all vehicle types and horse trailers. Trailhead is open to hiking, biking and foot traffic. No motorized vehicles. Winter groomed for skate /XC skiing and snowshoeing by Pagosa Ranger District when suitable snow conditions exist.  Dogs on leashes ok.

San Juan Overlook

Silver Falls Guard Station

Located in beautiful La Plata Canyon, Snowslide Campground has 13 sites, all first-come, first serve. Most of the sites are well shaded and some have direct access to the La Plata river. Services include fire grates, picnic tables, and pit toilets. Bear-safe food storage is recommended. There is no potable water, but water is available at Kroeger Campground located across the road. There is no trash…

Target Tree Campground, located between Durango and Mancos off Highway 160, has 28 sites on a south-facing hillside overlooking Thompson Park. There are 17 barrier-free sites. Many sites are shady, but can be hot on sunny days. Most large and pull-thru sites require mechanical leveling of RVs. Three campsites have corrals for overnight camping with horses.  The campground's group campsite…

Williams Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area (SWA) is located on the San Juan National Forest, but managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). To access this SWA, CPW requires either a either a SWA Pass, a valid fishing license or a valid hunting license.…

Teal Campground is located a mile north of Williams Creek Campground along Forest Rd. 640, overlooking Williams Creek Reservoir. It has 16 first-come, first-serve sites with views of surrounding peaks. A few large ponderosa pines give some shade, but much of the area is open and grassy. Only a few sites are suitable for larger RVs. Teal is popular, so plan to arrive early on busy summer weekends and…

9900-foot elevation. 27 campsites near North Clear Creek. Fishing in the creek. This campground is located 24.5 miles west of Creede on Forest Road 510. It is completely hidden from FR 510 and has 25 sites with parking spurs, tables and a fire ring in each. 2 vault type toilets are provided and drinking water comes from a well. Garbage cans are centrally located, but you must pack it out after Labor Day. Firewood is…

Ute Campground, just north of Hwy 160, has 26 campsites on a gentle, south-facing slope. Ponderosa pines give shade, but the area gets very warm in summer. There is one group campsite. The hillside above the campground offers excellent views of the pinnacles of Chimney Rock National Monument. Services include potable water, trash pickup, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates.

The Vallecito Campground is large, very popular, and next to the Weminuche Wilderness. Its has 80 shaded campsites in four loops with most sites being large and fairly level. Those near the creek fill up quickly. There are 33 reservable sites, 3 with electricity, and 47 non-reservable sites. Services include water, trash pickup, fire grates, picnic tables, and pit toilets. Bear-safe food storage is…

West Dolores Campground, located approximately a mile north of Mavreeso Campground, has 18 campsites on 10 acres near the river. Most campsites are shady and level. There are 10 reservable campsites, 7 campsites with electrical hookups and several that are suitable for large RVs. A site near the restroom is designated for wheelchair access and has electricity. Services include potable water…

West Fork Trailhead gives access to the West Fork Trail (561) which leads to the Rainbow Hot Springs and into the Weminuche Wilderness. However, the Forest Service urges the public to use extreme caution visiting the area because of significant impacts from the West Fork Fire of 2013 and an ongoing spruce…

Williams Creek Campground offers both shaded and sunny campsites with some located creek-side. This campground is situated among cedar, aspen and ponderosa pines and is often full on summer weekends. Some of the 61 sites are located on the banks of Williams Creek, which runs along the eastern edge of the campground. It offers many single family sites, some double sites and some with water and sewer hookups…

Williams Creek Trailhead gives access to Williams Creek Trail (587) within the Weminuche Wilderness.

Wolf Creek Interpretive Site

Live a little bit of history and enjoy an incredible view in Southwestern Colorado with an one- or two-night stay at the Jersey Jim Fire Lookout Tower. Formerly used to detect fires, the live-in tower rises from an aspen-lined meadow in the San Juan National Forest at almost 10,000 feet above sea level. History: The Jersey Jim Lookout Tower is named after…