Florida Campground
The Florida Campground is located 4 miles north of Miller Creek Campground above Lemon reservoir along the Florida River. The campground has 20 shaded campsites, all first-come, first serve. A few short pull-thru and back-in sites can accommodate larger RVs. Douglas fire, blue spruce and aspens provide campers with some well-shaded sites near the river. Large groups can reserve the Florida Group Area located just beyond the regular camping area. The group site accommodates up to 75 people, has 6 double tables, a buffet table, and 4 fire grates. RV parking is limited.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereGeneral Information
May through September. For specific open / closure dates, visit recreation.gov.
Check-in time: 2:00 pm
Check-out time: 12:00 pm
If the site is empty, campers may come in anytime.
Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am. Please be a good neighbor and limit use of generators to no more than one hour at a time.
Do not trespass on the private property adjacent to the south side of the campground.
Standard: $27
Double: $54
Group: $150
Reservable (R) for Group Site only. Individual Sites: First-come, First-serve (FF)..
Maximum number of persons per site: 8
Dogs must be leashed or otherwise physically restrained. Do not leave pets unattended.
Address: 367 Pearl Street Bayfield, CO 81122
Phone: (970) 884-2512
Hours: Friday only, 10:00am-4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.4528
Longitude: -107.6825
Directions
Florida Campground is on the north end of Lemon Reservoir, four miles north of Miller Creek Campground. Private property adjoins the campground on the south side; please do not trespass.
From Durango, CO: Travel about 13 miles on Florida Road (County Road 240). Continue straight on County Road 243 approximately 6 miles to the campground entrance.
From Bayfield, CO: Travel 9.0 miles north on County Road #501, then 3.0 miles northwest on County Road #240, and finally 6.0 miles north on County Road #243 to the campground entrance.
Parking
RV parking is limited.
Equipment with wheels (RVs, campers, cars) must fit in the parking spur. There is not any overflow parking available.
Max RV size = 25 ft
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Each campsite has a picnic table
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - River/Stream Info
The Florida River is well known for its rainbow and brown trout fishing, but the river runs through much private land, so anglers should be careful not to trespass.
Hunting Info
The surrounding area is open to public hunting; deer, elk and small game such as rabbits and grouse inhabit the forest.
Hiking Info
Lost Lake and Stump Lake Trails: These trails can be accessed near the campground entrance along the East Florida Road (Forest Rd. 597) offering short, easy hikes to backcountry lakes.
Burnt Timber Trail (No. 667): This trail begins at Transfer Park Campground, about a mile north of the campground.
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
Lemon Reservoir offers great fishing and non-motorized boating opportunities.