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Highway Springs Campground
This campground is conveniently located with two loops located right along US Highway 160 4.1 miles west of South Fork, Colorado. The lower loop is comprised of Aspen and a few Ponderosa pines and includes all the tent sites. The upper loop circles a knoll above US Highway 160 with shade provided by mature Ponderosa pines. This loop also provides excellent views of the surrounding area and mountains. The south fork of the Rio Grande provides fishing opportunities just south of the campground down in the valley. The newly remodeled (2010) facilities include 13 campsites with tables and fireplaces, 2 vault type toilets, and adequate turnaround and parking space for RV's. No drinking water or firewood is provided. Scroll down to Information Center for individual site descriptions.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Closes September 24, 2023 |
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| Reservations: | None taken. |
| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets |
| Fees: | Single Site - $23 to $25/night $12 for day use (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. |
| Permit Info: | Thirteen sites. 10 are dead end spurs and 3 are pull through sites. No drinking water is available. |
| Open Season: | May 27 2022 - Labor Day weekend |
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | June to September |
| Busiest Season: | July |
| Restrictions: | There is a 14 day stay limit. Visitors must have a Colorado fishing license to fish the nearby South Fork of the Rio Grande River. |
| Closest Towns: | South Fork, CO |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | 2 Vault Toilets |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
| Information Center: | There are 13 sites. 3 are pull-through. Click here for site descriptions. Camp host may only be intermittently available. |
General Information
Directions:Directions from South Fork, Colorado: Take U.S. Highway 160 4.1 miles southwest toward Pagosa Springs and Wolf Creek Pass. Turn left (south) into campground right off the Highway. Look for a large Brown and Cream colored sign.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 13 sites, 10 are dead end spurs and 3 are pull throughs |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
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River and Stream Fishing
Access down to the South Fork of the Rio Grande River| Fish Species | seasonal |
| Special Designations | Flies, lures \& bait where allowed |
| Water Temperature | Intermediate |
| Fishing Method | bank |
| Water/Flow Level | cold |
Backpacking
Viewing Scenery
Access to South Fork of the Rio Grande River and drive west on Hwy 160 to Wolf Creek Pass| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Picnicking
Easy access from Hwy 160| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Group Picnicking
Easy access from Hwy 160| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Scenic Driving
Access to Hwy 160 and scenic drive over Wolf Creek Pass and Continental Divide| Pavement Type for Parking | gravel |
| Vehicle Clearence | good |
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | |
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Location