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 4.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.

Attractions

The elevation is 8,400 ft.

This is an informal campground with two loops. The lower loop is comprised of Aspen and a few Ponderosa pines and includes all the tent sites. The upper loop circles a knoll above US Rt. 160 with shade provided by mature Ponderosa pines. This loop also provides excellent views of the surrounding area and mountains.

This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.

Considerations

The parking aprons are gravel and the interior road is rough. There is an RV waste station next to the Rainbow Grocery at intersection of US Rt. 160 and State Rt. 149 in South Fork, CO - no fee.