Palisade Campground
Located right on the Rio Grande, this is the only campground in the canyon between Creede and South Fork. It is located adjacent to Colorado Highway 149 for easy access to travelers passing through. Active railroad tracks bisect the campground. Highway 149 runs along the northeast side of the campground and there is no screening between the two. There is some highway traffic year-round and occasionally a scenic railroad excursion passes through the campground.
Some of the 12 sites are out in the open, while other sites are screened with cottonwoods/aspen/spruce/fir. There is a vault type toilet with lights that is accessible to the handicapped. There is ample overflow parking near the entrance sign. A host is usually stationed at the campground during the summer months. This is a popular area and heavily used in the summer. It tends to stay full from mid-June through August. Early afternoon arrival is recommended.
Reservations
All sites are first come, first served and cannot be reserved.
General Information
Trash service is provided by the concessionaire from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Outside of the summer season, there is no trash service. Please pack out all garbage.
Fishing, and rafting are popular on the river.
Open year-round, but may be inaccessible due to snow levels or spring road closures. From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, there are higher fees, water, and trash service. During the off-season, there is a reduced fee, no water, and trash must be packed out.
Check in time is after 2:00 pm. Check out time is before 11:00 am.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to single campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
Visit the USGS store for passes.
Interagency Recreation Passes are Honored for Day Use.
Please be prepared to pay with cash or check.
14-day camping limit.
Fires in designated fire rings only.
This can be bear country. Remain "Bear Aware" and store food properly while camping.
Day Use:
$12 per day
$10 per day (during shoulder season)
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $29 per night
Single Site: $10 per night (during shoulder season)
Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
Dogs must be on leash not longer than six feet in length.
Contact Name: Divide Ranger District
Contact Phone: 719-657-3321
Address: 13308 West US Hwy 160 Del Norte, CO 81132
Phone: (719) 657-3321
Hours: Monday through Friday / 9:00 to 3:30 (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.75110036
Longitude: -106.7644789
Elevation
8300
Directions
From South Fork, CO, take Hwy 149 west (toward Creede) 7.3 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
Directions from Creede, Colorado: Travel 12.1 miles southeast on Colorado Highway 149 (toward South Fork) to campground entrance.
Parking
Maximum spur length is 35 feet. Not all sites will fit vehicles of this length.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Water is available in the campground during the summer season, typically Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Outside of the summer season, potable water is NOT available in the campground.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
