Water Activities
Many of the lakes within the San Juan National Forest are only open to non-motorized water devices like paddleboards, row boats, and kayaks. A few select lakes like McPhee Reservoir and Vallecito Lake are open to motorized boats. Course, you can swim in all but keep in mind that all water is COLD.
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Bradfield Campground
Site Open
The Bradfield Campground is located 30 miles northwest of Dolores in the Dolores River Canyon below McPhee Dam. The campground is large and open with 22 campsites, all first-come, first-serve. It…
Chris Park Group Campground
Site Closed
The Chris Park Group Campground, one mile south of Haviland Lake on Forest Rd. 166, has 3 group campsites. Two group sites accommodate 75 campers each. A third group site accommodates up to 150…
Cimarrona Campground
Site Closed
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…
Dry Canyon Day Use Area
Site Open
The Dry Canyon Day Use Area is on the north shore of McPhee Reservoir. It's open mid-April to October.
Florida Campground
Site Closed
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…
Graham Creek Campground
Site Closed
Graham Creek Campground is located near Vallecito Reservoir with 25 sites - 15 reservable sites and 10 non-reservable sites. Some sites are surrounded by large trees while others are more open…
Haviland Lake Campground
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Haviland Lake Campground is located on the shores of Haviland Lake with beautiful views of the Hermosa Cliffs. Of the 43 campsites, 26 are reservable and 17 have electrical hookups. Many sites,…
House Creek Boating Site
Site Closed
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…
House Creek Campground
Site Closed
The House Creek Recreation Complex is across the reservoir from the McPhee Complex and was recently updated with 22 campsites in three loops with 12 reservable sites, 1 group site and 2 picnic areas.…
McPhee Boating Site
Site Open
The McPhee Recreation Complex is on the south shore of McPhee Reservoir. McPhee Boat Ramp is open mid-April through October. There is mandatory mussel inspections on site.The McPhee Recreation…