3.3813 reviews
Price
$10 - $28/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$10 - $28/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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13308 West US Hwy 160 Del Norte, CO 81132
Fishing the reservoir or day-hiking to nearby alpine lakes is the main draw. Wildflowers peak in July, mornings are reliably clear before afternoon thunderstorms, and the primitive boat ramp handles trolling motors. At $10/night off-season, it's one of the cheaper alpine spots in
No potable water at any time of year, no trash service outside peak season, and fees up to $28/night for a vault toilet and a fire ring have reviewers calling it overpriced. The open meadow means your neighbors are always visible, and bears pass through regularly enough that slop
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<p>This small campground, located at the head of Road Canyon Reservoir, usually has vacancy when other upriver campgrounds are full. The area is in a fully open meadow, with no trees, and it is not screened from Rio Grande Reservoir Road. It has 6 camping units, each with a parking spur, table, and fire ring. An undeveloped overflow camping area is directly across the road. A vault type toilet is provided, but no trash receptacles (Please pack out your trash). No firewood or drinking water are available. There is fishing access and a boat launch at Road Canyon Reservoir. </p>
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Summer brings the most reliable access. Expect sunny days in the 60s and 70s, with nights dropping into the 30s and 40s. Afternoon thunderstorms roll through regularly, so plan hikes for mornings. Wildflowers and green meadows peak in July. The boat launch and concessionaire operate Memorial Day through Labor Day. Winter at this elevation means deep snow, fierce winds, and temperatures well below freezing. Only self-sufficient campers with proper cold-weather gear should attempt off-season visits.
Summer offers most reliable access; campground is green and popular for fishing/hiking.
The Road Canyon Campground offers basic amenities suitable for self-sufficient campers. There are 6 camping units with parking spurs, picnic tables, and fire rings at each unit. A vault-type toilet is available, but there is no potable water, firewood, or trash receptacles outside of the Memorial Day to Labor Day period. Trash service is seasonal, and campers are required to pack out their garbage during the off-season. Cell phone reception information is not explicitly mentioned, and Wi-Fi is unavailable.
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