Angel of Shavano Group Area

Area Status: Closed

This group campground is located near the Angel of Shavano Campground and adjacent to the creek. Volleyball, softball and a horseshoe pit are available. Visitors must bring their own equipment, including volleyball net, baseball equipment and horseshoes. Parking is provided for 12-14 passenger vehicles. Firewood is sold by the campground host at the Angel of Shavano campground.

The Angel of Shavano Trailhead for the Colorado Trail #1776 is across the road from the campground.

The campground has a covered pavilion with picnic tables, six standing grills, five large picnic tables and a fire ring with benches.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Closed for the season.
Operational Hours:	Check out: 12 p.m. (noon) Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Reservations:	Use of this facility is by reservation only. Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov at least 4 days in advance. Friday and Saturday two-night minimum required stay on weekends. Three nights minimum on holiday weekends.
Area Amenities:	Camping trailer Picnic tables Tent camping Toilets
Fees:	$145 per night. Maximum occupancy is 100 people.
Usage:	Medium-Heavy
Restrictions:	Parking is limited to 60'x120' area. Vehicles are not permitted in the lower meadow by the beaver pond. Dogs must be leashed at all times. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.
Closest Towns:	Poncha Springs & Salida, CO
Water:	Drinking water from hand pump at nearby campground.
Restroom:	Vault toilets
Operated By:	Concessionaire
Information Center:	Salida Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Poncha Springs, Colorado, take US Highway 50 west for six miles, then right on County Road 240 for three miles to the campground. The group area is located on the left-hand side of the road.

Parking:

The parking area measures 60' x 120'. The parking area slopes gradually down towards a large meadow. Tents and small pop-up campers are permitted along the edges of the group facility. No facilities are available for large RVs.

Recreation Map

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Activities

Campground Camping

The Angel of Shavano Group area is available by reservation only for groups up to 100 people.

Reservations: Call 1-877-444-6777 or www.Recreation.gov

Group Camping

This facility is best suited to groups with tent camping in mind. There are no electric or sewer hookups, and parking is limited for large RVs. A baseball backstop and poles for a volleyball net are available. Fishing is available in the nearby stream and beaver ponds.

The Colorado Trail is located near the campground. Visitors can take County Road 240 up to North Fork reservoir and campground. This road requires a high-clearance vehicle.

Day Hiking

The Colorado Trail (#1776) is located across the road from this campground. Hikers can walk north on the trail to the Blanks Cabin trailhead and the access trail for Mt. Shavano. The southern leg of the trail descends to Highway 50 and Fooses Creek.