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Matterhorn Campground is a highly developed campground adjacent to Colorado State Highway 145 near Telluride, CO. There are 28 campsites with 4 of them offering RV hookups (electricity and septic). Maximum spur length - 45 feet. Most sites on the outer side of the campground loop are wooded. Sites on the inside of the loop are more open. Most sites have pleasant views, especially the walk-in tent sites with unobstructed and panoramic views of the mountains. Showers are available to both overnight and day use guests. All sites have picnic tables, combination fire-rings and grills, and lantern poles. Firewood is available for a fee.
The campground is convenient to Telluride, CO with its' shops and a cook's night out. Hiking trails, fishing and jeep roads are found nearby. Lizard Head Wilderness is about 3 miles away.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Water available. |
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| Reservations: | Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777, TDD 1-877-833-6777. Some sites are first-come, first-served. |
| Fees: | $26 per night per camping unit; $14 per night electric/sewer fee; $6 per day for day use/picnic in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle. $8 for showers (for non-registered guests). |
| Open Season: | May 27 - Oct. 9 |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Closest Towns: | Telluride, CO |
| Water: | Treated Pressurized |
| Restroom: | Flush Toilet |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
| Information Center: | There are eight ADA accessible sites in this campground (Site #'s 3,4,6,9,24,25 and 26). 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 8 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway.
General Notes:
Trails near the campground:
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 28 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Sites can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov |
| No. of Accessible sites | 7 of 28 |
| Reservation required?: | Y |
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RV Camping
| No. of Sites | 28 sites |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov |
| Pavement Type for Parking | No |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
| No. of Accessible sites | 5 sites |
Location
Hikers on the Hope Lake Trail