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Camping & Cabins

There are many camping opportunities on the San Juan National Forest. We offer developed campgrounds and more isolated dispersed camping areas. With some planning you can find a perfect spot for you and your family. While sewer, water hook-ups and showers are not available, most campgrounds have drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets. 

Resources to help plan your next night under the stars

Campground Guide

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Discover locations of each campground, as well as total number of campsites, number of reservable sites, maximum RV size and more.

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Campsite Reservations

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Advanced reservations can be made online or by calling 877-444-6777. Individual campsite reservations can be made six months in advance, at least four days ahead of time. Group campground reservations can be made one year in advance.

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Dispersed Camping Resources

Dispersed Camping Regulations & Guidelines

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Find out how to select your campsite, where to store your food and trash properly to avoid unwanted wildlife visits, what to do with your waste, where to have campfires, and how long can you stay.

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Middle Mountain Campground
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Picnicking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
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,…

Miller Creek Campground
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Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Water Activities
Miller Creek Campground is located where Miller Creek flows into Lemon Reservior.  It has 12 campsites with a choice of sun or shade and easy access to the water; 5 of the sites share a large…

North Canyon Campground
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Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Water Activities
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…

Palisades Horse Campground
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Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
The Palisades Horse Campground is only for people camping with livestock. A one-way loop offers pull-throughs and back-in units at 12 campsites: 8 individual sites and 4 double sites. Each site has…

Pine Point Campground
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Picnicking Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Midway up the Vallecito Reservoir lakeshore, Pine Point campground has 28 sites, including 13 first-come, first-serve spots. This campground boasts gorgeous views of high peaks to the…

Pine River Campground
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Horse Riding and Camping Picnicking Hiking
Pine River Campground is located four miles beyond Middle Mountain Campground, at the end of Forest Rd. 602. The campground is adjacent to the trailhead for the Pine River Trail #523 This area is…

Sig Creek Campground
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Biking Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Sig Creek Campground, near Durango, Colorado, is a free camping area that offers a unique blend of seclusion and natural beauty. With spacious sites nestled close to the creek, it’s a great place…

Snowslide Campground
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Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Biking
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…

South Mineral Campground
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Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
South Mineral Campground, located along South Mineral Creek, is one of the most popular campgrounds in the San Juan National Forest. The campground has 26 sites, all of which are first-come,…

Target Tree Campground
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Picnicking Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
Target Tree Campground, located between Durango and Mancos off Highway 160, has 28 sites on a south-facing hillside overlooking Thompson Park. This campground's name refers to the Ute Indians' use…
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