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Price
$110/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
No Pets
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$110/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
No Pets
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29.2006, -82.0506
Families or groups of up to six wanting a real kitchen, AC, screened porch with rocking chairs, and a shot at paddling upriver for wildlife. Spring is the sweet spot: clearest water, mildest temps, and the gas fireplace still works through April.
No swimming, no fishing, no pets, and some reviewers flag the beds as uncomfortable. At $110/night for a cabin-only property with no flush toilets and no camp store, it's a narrow fit if your crew expects resort comfort or traditional campground flexibility.
Context for the broader area surrounding Silver Springs State Park Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Vallecito+Dam">Vallecito Dam</a> and Reservoir was completed in 1941 and is the principal feature of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Pine River Project">Pine River Project</a> in southwest Colorado. Located on the Pine River in the San Juan National Forest, about 18 miles northeast of Durango, Colorado, the reservoir has a maximum surface area of 2,720 acres. An additional 961 acres of lands are available for recreation.Recreation management at Vallecito (excluding campgrounds) was transferred to the Pine River Irrigation District under contract with the Bureau of Reclamation. Campgrounds at the reservoir are administered by the U.S. Forest Service, San Juan National Forest. Both the District and the Forest Service can be reached at 970-884-2512.
Directions: Take County Road 240 north from Durango to the intersection of County Road 501, a distance of about 14 miles. Turn left and take County Road 501 north to Vallecito Reservoir, a distance of about 4 miles.
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Spring brings the clearest conditions and mildest temperatures. Daytime highs run mid-60s to mid-80s°F, nights in the 50s–60s. Water clarity peaks and trails bloom. Wildlife viewing is easiest before summer heat sets in. Early February is very quiet if you want solitude. Cabins have gas fireplaces October 1 through April 30. Summer gets hot with minimal shade at some sites. Weekends and spring break draw moderate crowds, so book cabins ahead and arrive early for trailheads.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Cab Campground at Silver Springs State Park offers an array of amenities aimed at providing a comfortable and relaxing experience for visitors. All 10 cabins are well-equipped with modern conveniences and thoughtful provisions designed to meet guest needs. Each cabin features air conditioning, electric heating, and an electric fireplace (available from November through March). Kitchens are fully stocked with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, pots and pans, utensils, and dishes. Linens are provided, and the cabins include a full dining area, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. "All you need is food and your personal items." Outside, guests will find a picnic table, BBQ grill, and a partially shaded open porch with rocking chairs. The park emphasizes accessibility with at least one ADA-accessible cabin (Cabin #C06), providing a shower stall and other accessible features. Notably, no pets are allowed in or around the cabins.
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