Teal Campground
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 peaks. A few large ponderosa pines give some shade, but much of the area is open and grassy. Only a few sites are suitable for larger RVs. Teal is popular, so plan to arrive early on busy summer weekends and holidays.
NOTICE: The dispersed camping closure within the upper Williams Creek area extends from the Forest Service RV dump station at the intersection of FDR 640 and FDR 631 to the Williams Creek Trailhead. The closure will extend ¼ mile on either side of FDR 640. Camping is not allowed at trailheads. Previous dispersed camping did significant damage to the surrounding meadows and streamside wetlands. Camping is only allowed ONLY within developed campgrounds (Palisades, Williams Creek, Teal and Cimarrona) and at two dispersed campsites that will be designated with signs as open to camping.
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.
$32
All sites are First-come, First-serve (FF) sites.
Maximum number of people per site: 8
Dogs must be leashed or otherwise physically restrained. Do not leave pets unattended.
Address: 180 Pagosa Street Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Phone: (970) 264-2268
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.PagosaRD@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.51001
Longitude: -107.22941
Directions
From Pagosa Springs, CO: Travel about 2.5 miles west on U.S. Highway 160. Turn right on Piedra Road (FS 600) and drive about 16 miles. Continue on FR 631 for 6.2 miles. Turn right onto Williams Creek Road (FR 640) and head about 1 miles to the campground entrance. Teal Campground is a mile north of Williams Creek Campground.
Parking
Equipment with wheels (RVs, campers, cars) must fit in the parking spur. There is not any overflow parking available.
Max RV size = 35 ft
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Picnicking
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Picnicking - Single
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Williams Reservoir is large and stocked with kokanee salmon and trout, with the campground’s 16 sites a short walk from the water. The Colorado Division of Wildlife offers fishing access through the campground to the dam.