4.3264 reviews
Price
$26 - $110/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
71 campsites
Season
May through Septembe...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$26 - $110/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
71 campsites
Season
May through Septembe...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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29211 Highway 184 Dolores, CO 81323
Anglers and boaters get the most from this place: kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, crappie, and a six-lane boat ramp with courtesy docks right below camp. Site 25E is the shaded, spacious pick. Juniper Loop runs quieter and more private than Pinyon, and host Gene earns consistent p
No showers anywhere on site, and low reservoir water levels have frustrated recent visitors who counted on easy boat access. Prices run $37/night for electric hookups, and several campers felt that's steep given what's missing. Afternoons in July and August bring monsoon storms r
Reference information about Mcphee Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>McPhee Reservoir, the largest in the San Juan National Forest and second largest in Colorado, has 50 miles of shoreline in piñon, juniper, and sagebrush country. The McPhee Campground is on a mesa 500 feet above the reservoir, with road access to the McPhee Boat Launch area.</p><p>The McPhee Campground has 71 campsites on 2 loops with paved access. There are 50 reservable campsites, 24 sites with electric hookups, and 2 sites offer tables and toilets accommodating wheelchairs. A dozen campsites are walk-ins with tent pads near scenic overlooks. </p><p>The adjacent McPhee Group Area has 4 group campsites available for reservation (with limited electrical hookups). There are volleyball posts, a ball field, and horseshoe pits (you supply the equipment).</p><p>Services include potable water, trash pickup, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates. Between October and May, there are no services (water, trash pick up or restrooms). Please keep the campground clean and pack out any trash!</p><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5202275.pdf">McPhee Campground map</a> </p><p>This campground remains partially open during hunting season, (Nov. 17, 2023) weather dependent. Limited campsites, no services but toilets available. </p><ul></ul>
The elevation is 7,400 ft. The campground is composed of two loops, Juniper and Pinyon, above McPhee Reservoir. The sites are nestled among Pinyon, scrub oak and juniper with many of them providing space for boat trailers. Most sites have level, clear areas for pitching a tent, some overlook the reservoir and some have ramadas. For a fee, firewood is available from the host and there is a laundromat at the entrance to the campground. All "Tent Only" sites are walk-in and are quite attractive.
Open May 4 through September 23
McPhee Reservoir is 4,300 acres. Hiking: Overlook Trail (foot) - 1 mile Fishing: Crappie, Kokanee salmon, Rainbow trout, Catfish and Smallmouth bass - a fish cleaning station is available.
McPhee Reservoir is 4,300 acres.
The parking aprons are paved. San Juan National Forest 538
From Dolores, CO, take State Rt. 145 west 1.5 miles to McPhee Reservoir sign (State Rt. 184). Turn right onto Rt. 184 and go 4.2 miles to another McPhee Reservoir sign (RD 25). Turn right onto RD 25 and go 0.3 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 271). Turn right onto Rt. 271 and go 2 miles to campground symbol sign (across from waste station). Turn right at symbol into campground.
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Mid-70s to mid-80s°F days and 40s-50s°F nights make summer peak season for water activities. July and August bring Southwest monsoon thunderstorms most afternoons, so plan morning lake trips and have shelter ready by early afternoon. Shoulder seasons are quieter. Winter sees temps drop below freezing with occasional snow dusting the mesa. The dry summer climate works well for stargazing after storms clear.
Peak season for boating, fishing and hiking; warm days and cool nights, though monsoon afternoons are common.
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McPhee Campground offers a range of amenities designed to enhance the camping experience. The campground is divided into two loops and features 71 campsites with paved access, including 50 reservable campsites. The campground provides services such as potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates. Between October and May, services like water and trash pickup are unavailable, though toilets remain accessible. The group camping area includes amenities such as volleyball posts, a ball field, and horseshoe pits, where campers need to supply their own equipment. Additionally, all campsites are equipped with picnic tables and grills for convenience.
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