4.4736 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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4.5 miles above Terrace Reservoir Dam, near Alamosa River, CO
Anglers and solitude-seekers who don't need hookups or potable water will do well here. Andrew Hobbs pulled six rainbow trout over three days, the vault toilets get good marks, and mid-September through mid-October is the sweet spot before temps drop hard at night.
The access road is long and bumpy, large trailers can't maneuver the turns, there's no potable water, no cell service anywhere at camp, and if you're arriving in June, the mosquitoes will make you regret it.
Reference information about Alamosa Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Alamosa Campground is on the Alamosa River 4.5 miles above Terrace Reservoir Dam. There are 5 campsites, one is pull through, with tables and fireplaces, and ample parking. At present, there are no restrooms, vault type toilets will be installed later this summer. There is no water available, bring your own. There is public fishing at Terrace Reservoir and trail access to Alamosa-Rock Creek and Big Lake Trails. Maneuvering space for large trailers and recreation vehicles is limited. Naturally acidic water severely limits fishing in the Alamosa river between Stunner Campground and Terrace Reservoir.</p>
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Fall is the best window here. Mid-September through mid-October brings daytime highs in the 50s and 60s, nights dropping into the 20s and 30s. Aspens turn brilliant gold, trails stay dry, and fishing remains productive into late season. The five-site campground feels especially serene as crowds thin and color peaks. Summer is pleasant but brings mosquitoes in June. Winter access stays open year-round, though snow and freezing temperatures require serious preparation. Spring arrives slowly at this elevation, with wildflowers emerging as snowmelt feeds the river.
Described as the best window: aspens turn gold, dry trails, good fishing mid-Sept to mid-Oct.
The Alamosa Campground offers 5 campsites located along the Alamosa River, 4.5 miles above Terrace Reservoir Dam. These sites include tables, fire rings, and ample parking. However, potable water is not available, and campers are advised to purify stream water before consumption. Maneuvering space for large trailers and RVs is limited, as confirmed by authoritative sources and user reviews. Restroom facilities are available at the site, and picnic tables are provided. The campground operates on a pack-in/pack-out trash policy, with no on-site trash collection.
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