Sunshine Campground - Norwood RD


Area Status: Closed

Sunshine Campground is a single loop, paved campground with 15 campsites nestled in a dense aspen forest featuring a small mountain lake.  Maximum spur length - 35 feet.  A spectacular view of Sunshine Peak is visible from many sites. The campground is convenient to Telluride and its many shops and restaurants.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: No water available during the 2023 season.
Reservations: No Reservations. First-Come, First-Serve Camping.
Fees: $24 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle; showers are available at the Matterhorn Campground for $8.
Open Season: May 12 - Oct. 9
Usage: Heavy
Busiest Season: Summer
Closest Towns: Telluride, CO
Water: Potable Pressurized
Restroom: Portable Toilets
Operated By: Concessionaire
Information Center:  Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of  solid non-pliable material. Click here for more information.

General Information

Directions:

To get to the campground from Telluride travel west 3 miles to Highway 145. Turn left and travel south for 5 miles. The campground is on the right side of road.


Accessibility:

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 18 single site(s)
Reservation Info Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites None

RV Camping

Reservation Info Not reservable
Pavement Type for Parking No
Hookup - Water No
Hookup - Sewer No
Dump Stations No
Hookups - Electric No

Related Information

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
37.88927422

  Longitude : 
-107.8899214

  Elevation : 
9552 feet

 

log cabin with red roof in meadow surrounded by aspens in leafing out in early spring

Silesca Ranger Station- one of several cabins you can reserve on our forest.

tent in woods

Just about all the shelter you need for a night in the backcountry!

fire in ring with RV in background

RV camping with many of the comforts of home!