Rio Grande National Forest

USDA Forest Service
Rio Grande
National Forest
1803 W. Highway 160
Monte Vista, CO 81144
719-852-5941

Telephone for the
Hearing Impaired
719-852-6271

Access

In South Fork, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 149 and US Rt. 160, take Rt. 160 west 11.6 miles to Big Meadows Reservoir sign. Turn right at sign and go 1.4 miles to "Y" intersection (Forest Rt. 410). Bear left onto Rt. 410 and go 0.4 miles into campground.

Attractions

The elevation is 9,500 ft.

The campground meanders up a mountainside above Big Meadows Reservoir in a series of loops. It is attractive and located among a heavy variety of conifers and Aspen trees. The boat ramp and Archuleta Trail are co-located across the reservoir from the campground. Firewood is available for a fee.

This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.

Considerations

Big Meadows Reservoir is 600 acres and is a no-wake lake.

HIKING
Cascade Falls Trail (foot) - 0.25 miles
Archuleta Trail #839 (horse and foot) - 6 miles
accesses the Weminuche Wilderness

FISHING
Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout

There is a fishing pier.