San Juan National Forest

USDA Forest Service
San Juan National Forest
15 Burnett Court
Durango, CO 81301
970-247-4874

Telephone for the
Hearing Impaired
970-385-1257

Location

Mavreeso is one of three campgrounds along the West Dolores Road (Forest Rd. 535), which branches north from Colorado Highway 145 about 13 miles northeast of Dolores. The road follows the West Dolores River almost to its headwaters in the Lizard Head Wilderness. Side roads lead into the backcountry. After 32 miles, the road rejoins the highway 6 miles north of Rico. The road has a gravel surface, but the last 6 miles are steep, narrow, and not recommended for trailers.

Facilities

There are 14 sites, mostly level and close to the river. Several have shady tent areas beneath spruce and fir. There are pull-throughs for RVs. A sanitary dumping station is near one of the toilets.

All campsites have tables that accommodate wheelchairs; five have electricity.

There is one group picnic site and four group campsites. For information on reservation of the day-use or overnight 30-person group area, call (970) 882-2294.

Water, trash pickup, and vault toilets.

Attractions & Considerations

On the West Fork of the Dolores River. Parking for fishermen is available near the campground.

There are several parcels of private land along the river; please stay on the trail and don’t trespass.

Mountain biking is available on Forest Development Roads #532 and #535. Forest Service Trail #624 is 2.0 miles south of the campground.

Map of Area