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25 campsites
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37.4624, -107.6809
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<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>
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.
Open mid-May through mid-November- weather permitting NOTE: Limited services after Labor Day.
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel.
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!).
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the most comfortable and reliable conditions at 8,491 ft — daytime highs typically reach the mid-60s to mid-70s°F with cool nights around the upper 40s to low 50s°F — making hiking, riverside relaxing, and wildlife viewing most enjoyable. Long daylight, mostly dry weather (low precipitation outside monsoon thunderstorms) and full campground services (water, restrooms, trash) run June–August, so logistics are easiest. Expect moderate crowds on summer weekends and afternoon thundersp Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: December, January
Operates June–August with potable water and best weather; summer is most reliable season.
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Transfer Park Campground provides visitors with essential amenities and services. Key amenities include potable water, trash pickup, fire grates, picnic tables, and pit toilets. Bear-safe food storage is recommended due to the presence of wildlife. Importantly, services such as water, trash pickup, and restrooms are unavailable between September and May, requiring campers to pack out their waste and maintain cleanliness during this period.
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