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Hikers and anglers who can arrive mid-week in early June or July will find good availability, clean bathrooms, canyon views, and easy access to the Burnt Timber trailhead, all with minimal crowds.
Transfer Park Campground
3.7912 reviewsTransfer Park Campground
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8,491 ftPrice
$22/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Real-Time Availability
Select a month, then check for open campsites
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M
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T
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Quick Facts
8,491 ftPrice
$22/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
Transfer Park Campground
$22.00 - $22.00 / night
Campsite Fees
ScanPay 1: $22.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
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Transfer Park Campground
Transfer Park Campground
37.4624, -107.6809
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About Transfer Park Campground
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No water is currently available on-site, so bring everything you need. Add in zero cell service on AT&T and Verizon, first-come-only sites, and the nearest resupply 30 minutes out, and light packers or spontaneous travelers will be stretched thin.
From the U.S. Forest Service
Reference information about Transfer Park Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p>The Florida Campground is located 4 miles north of Miller Creek Campground above Lemon reservoir along the Florida River. The campground has 20 shaded campsites, all first-come, first serve. A few short pull-thru and back-in sites can accommodate larger RVs. Douglas fire, blue spruce and aspens provide campers with some well-shaded sites near the river. Services include potable water, trash pickup, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates.</p><p>Large groups can reserve the Florida Group Area located just beyond the regular camping area. The group site accommodates up to 75 people, has 6 double tables, a buffet table, and 4 fire grates. RV parking is limited.</p><p>Between September and May, there are no services (water, trash pick up or restrooms). Please keep the campground clean and pack out any trash!</p><ul></ul>
About the campground
The elevation is 8,500 ft. The campground is adjacent to the fast-moving Florida River among Ponderosa pines. Most sites are next to the river. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Seasons & access
Open mid-May through mid-November- weather permitting NOTE: Limited services after Labor Day.
RV information
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel.
Directions
In Bayfield, CO, at the Vallecito Lake sign on US Rt. 160 (County Rt. 501), go north on Rt. 501 for 8.8 miles to County Rt. 240. Turn left onto Rt. 240 and go 2.9 miles to a "T" intersection and campground sign (Forest Rt. 596/County Rt. 243). Turn right onto Rt. 596 (dirt, gravel and paved) and go 7.1 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 597A). Turn left onto Rt. 597A and go 0.3 miles to campground. An alternate route is from Durango, CO; take County Rt. 240 (Florida Rd.) north 14 miles to County Rt. 243/Forest Rt. 596. Turn left onto Rt. 596 (gravel, dirt and paved) and go 7.1 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 597A). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 597A and go 0.3 miles to campground. San Juan National Forest 525 Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition that occurs when you became so chilled that your body can no longer warm itself. It can occur any time of year. A warm summer day, a challenging hike, and a quick dip in a nearby lake can produce hypothermia’s warning signs; shivering and disorientation. Warm up with dry clothes and drinking a warm beverage (no alcohol!).
- National Forest
- Juan National Forest
- Ranger District
- Columbine
- Elevation
- 8500
- Rate
- $22 per vehicle per day
- Maximum Stay
- 14
- Open Season
- May – September
From Recreation.gov
Official information for Transfer Park Campground from the federal Recreation.gov facility record.
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Facilities
Transfer Park Campground was a historic tranfer station for ore and supplies between pack mules and wagons in the mining era. The campground is 1 mile past Florida Campground with 11 shaded acres above the Florida River. Two loops have 25 sites with shade and sun, and large, open play areas. The upper loop is mostly level, with several larger sites. The lower loop is near the river and has 2 larger sites, a few short pull-throughs, and several tent spots.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.- Phone
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- rlynd@goexplorus.com
