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 13.5 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 390). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 390 (gravel) and go 2.7 miles to another campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.

NOTE: Forest Rt. 390 is single-lane with turnouts.

Attractions

The elevation is 9,600 ft.

The campground is a single loop in a dense grove of spruce trees surrounding an open grass field. The campground has a lush tropical feeling but elevation keeps the temperature cool. The two Tucker Ponds are across the street from entrance to campground and appear to be a good family fishing experience. The trees are exceptionally healthy making the campground very attractive.

This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.

Considerations

The parking aprons are gravel. 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.

The Tucker Ponds are about 10 acres each.

FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)