West Fork Campground
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 remaining first-come, first-serve. Most sites are suitable for large RVs. A few are next to the West Fork of the San Juan River.
Reservations
General Information
Mid-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
Reservable (R) and First-come, First-serve (FF) sites available.
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: 37.444851
Longitude: -106.903036
Directions
From Pagosa Springs, CO: Travel east on U.S. Hwy 160 for 13.5 miles, then turn northwest on Forest Development Road #648 for 1.5 miles to campground entrance.
West Fork Campground (This sketch map is not drawn to scale.)
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 allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Picnicking
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Hiking
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Biking
Horse Riding and Camping
Picnicking - Single
OHV Trail Riding Info
Trailheads for the Windy Pass and Treasure Mountain Trails are just across Hwy. 160 from the West Fork Road turnoff.
Hiking Info
The popular West Fork Trail, also known as the Rainbow Trail, begins a mile beyond the campground leading into the Weminuche Wilderness. The first portion passes through private property – stay on the trail and leave gates as you find them.
Fishing - River/Stream Info
You can fish in both Wolf Creek and the West Fork, but only skilled and patient fishermen may have much luck in these heavily fished streams.
