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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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Teal Campground
Site Open
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
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…

Transfer Campground
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Horse Riding and Camping Picnicking Hiking Biking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Outdoor Science and Learning
The Transfer Recreation Area includes a campground and a picnic area 11 miles northeast of Mancos.The Transfer campground has 12 individual campsites (5 reservable), 1 group site (reservable) and 4…

Transfer Park Campground
Site Closed
Picnicking Hiking Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning
Transfer Park Campground was a historic tranfer station for ore and supplies between pack mules and wagons in the mining era. The campground is 1 mile past Florida Campground with 11 shaded acres…

Ute Campground
Site Open
Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
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…

Vallecito Campground
Site Closed
Horse Riding and Camping Picnicking Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
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…

West Dolores Campground
Site Open
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Biking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Outdoor Science and Learning
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…

West Fork Campground
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Picnicking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Biking Horse Riding and Camping
West Fork Campground is located between Wolf Creek Pass and Pagosa Springs. This secluded 10-acre campground has 28 campsites offering both sun and shade. There are 15 reservable sites with the…

Williams Creek Campground
Site Open
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Water Activities
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.…
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