South Fork Campgound

Area Status: Closed

The South Fork Campground is a first-come, first-served campground located in the Williams Fork Valley.

Facilities: There are 21 non-electric sites that will accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. Additional facilities include restrooms, trash service and drinking water. The South Fork Campground is the only campground on the Sulphur Ranger District that is designated for horse camping. There is a small corral in the campground for one or two horses. No water troughs.

Group campsite: South Fork Campground also has one non-electric group site that can hold up to 25 people. The group site may be reserved.

Recreation: Popular activities include hiking and horseback riding on nearby trails and in the Byers Peak Wilderness area, where Wilderness regulations apply.

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At a Glance

Reservations: Single campsites are first come, first served. The South Fork Group Site may be reserved at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Fees: Check the campground table for fee information.
Usage: Light
Restrictions:
  • A single site may hold up to eight people.
  • Tents must fit on pads provided. RVs, trailers and other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted.
  • Maximum Vehicle Length: 23'
  • Pets must be on a hand-held leash.
Closest Towns: Parshall
Water: Drinking water
Restroom: Vault toilets
Operated By: Vista Recreation

General Information

Directions:

From Granby, Colorado, take State Highway 40 west toward Parshall, Colorado. Two miles before Parshall, turn left on County Road 3. Go approximately 18 miles on County Road 3. Turn south onto County Road 30 and travel 12 miles. Drive through a large culvert. Continue south for a half-mile and turn right into the campground.


Activities

Campground Camping

RV Camping

Group Camping

Horse Camping

Difficulty Level: Easy

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
39.796216

  Longitude : 
-106.029211

  Elevation : 
8,970'