WEST FORK CAMPGROUND campground
San Juan NF, Colorado

WEST FORK CAMPGROUND

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15

Total Campsites

Campground

15

Reservable Sites

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ADA-compliant sites

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Overview

About WEST FORK CAMPGROUND

Overview West Fork Campground sits near the West Fork San Juan River in a secluded 10-acre area, just over a mile from Highway 160. Visitors enjoy the area for its hiking opportunities and plentiful solitude. Recreation The West Fork and nearby Wolf Creek offer fishing opportunities, but are heavily fished streams. Only skilled and patient fishermen have much luck in these waters. The West Fork Trail, also known as the Rainbow Trail, leads into the Weminuche Wilderness from a trailhead a mile beyond the campground. The first portion of the trail passes through private property, so please stay on the trail and leave the gates as you find them. Facilities The West Fork and nearby Wolf Creek offer fishing opportunities, but are heavily fished streams. Only skilled and patient fishermen have much luck in these waters. The West Fork Trail, also known as the Rainbow Trail, leads into the Weminuche Wilderness from a trailhead a mile beyond the campground. The first portion of the trail passes through private property, so please stay on the trail and leave the gates as you find them. Natural Features The campground is situated among a forest of mixed conifers, where sites have sun and shade. The West Fork can be heard, but not seen from the campground. Nearby Attractions Trailheads for Windy Pass and Treasure Mountain Trails are located across Highway 160 from the West Fork Road turnoff. Treasure Falls, located off Highway 160 about three miles from the campground, is an impressive 100-foot waterfall with a short hike leading to its base. Charges & Cancellations Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

  • 15 total campsites listed.
  • Most common site type: standard nonelectric (15).
  • Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
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Our Take

What makes WEST FORK CAMPGROUND special

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the San Juan National Forest, West Fork Campground sits near the headwaters of the West Fork of the San Juan River in a setting that feels genuinely remote despite being accessible from Highway 160. Tall spruce and aspen enclose the campground, and the gentle murmur of the river is the soundtrack to every stay. This is a place built for solitude seekers — the kind of camp where you can read a book by the creek, cast a dry fly into a pocket of still water, and never see another soul for hours. The river offers fine small-stream trout fishing, with brook and brown trout occupying the riffles and undercut banks. Hikers can follow forest roads and trails deeper into the surrounding mountains, where meadows blanket the high country with wildflowers in July and early August. Wildlife sightings are common, from mule deer browsing at dawn to the occasional turkey or elk moving through the trees. The best months to visit are June through September, when the mountain roads are clear and nights are cool but comfortable. West Fork Campground is perfect for anglers, solitude lovers, and anyone who measures a great camping trip by how far they feel from civilization.

Campsite Inventory

15 sites to choose from

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

15total sites

15

Reservable

0

Accessible

Amenities & Details

Everything you need to know

Campfire Allowed

Yes

Site capacity

Single

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Condition Rating

Good

Driveway entry

Back-In, Pull-Through

Driveway length (ft)

30, 32, 34, 38

Driveway surface

Gravel

Fire Pit

Yes

GRILLS

Yes

Grills/Fire Ring

Yes

Location Rating

Good, Prime

Max guests

8

Max vehicle length (ft)

26, 28, 30, 34

Minimum guests

Yes

Pets allowed

Yes

Picnic Table

Yes

Quiet Area

Yes

Reservations & Contact

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Phone

970-264-2268

Email

mandy@rockymountainrec.com

Getting There

From Pagosa Springs, Colo., travel east on U.S. Highway 160 for about 13 miles, then turn northwest on Forest Road 684 and continue more than a mile to the campground entrance on the West Fork Road.

FAQ

Common questions

Everything you need to know before your trip to WEST FORK CAMPGROUND.

How do reservations work for WEST FORK CAMPGROUND?

Reservation availability for WEST FORK CAMPGROUND can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.

What campsite types are available at WEST FORK CAMPGROUND?

WEST FORK CAMPGROUND currently lists STANDARD NONELECTRIC (15).

Where is WEST FORK CAMPGROUND located?

WEST FORK CAMPGROUND is in Colorado near San Juan NF. Coordinates: 37.4447, -106.9030.

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