Established Camping
Molas Lake Park & Campground
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024.
About
Municipal
Molas Lake & Campground was granted to the Town of Silverton in 1925 from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. The 137-acre campground sits along the Million Dollar Highway (US 550) in the central San Juan Mountains; the most spectacular peaks in the Colorado Rockies. The Campground is adjacent to the largest wilderness area in the state of Colorado, the Weminuche Wilderness.
Molas Lake Campground provides visitors with unforgettable scenery, a stocked 25-acre lake, National Forest access via the Colorado Trail, and dark, starry skies free from light-pollution.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Fantastic Views
We’ve been here several times and have enjoyed ourselves each time. A word of caution though, early summer weather can change quickly here. Last year, we had to leave a day early when cold rain made it tough to get comfy. We returned this year with a camper and we’re super thankful, because it hailed and snowed! The restrictions on generators and decent site spacing make for a peaceful stay. Highway noise can be a bit of a concern later in the summer. Shower facilities aren’t great, but at least they’re available.
Beautiful views!
Great little campground with amazing views. Several vault toilets on the property. Showers are $5 for 5 minutes
Beautiful Lake, Not so Good Amentities
Camped here with my sister for the week. It's very close to a beautiful lake, cute little mining town called Silverton, and some of the best hiking trails in Colorado. Camp spots are clean and don't seem to be right on top of each other. The young lady that runs the office is extremely sweet and helpful. However, there were some concerns and issues. 1.They are close to the main highway, so you hear a lot of traffic at night. Big rigs and horn honking. 2.The bathrooms don't have toilet paper and/ or a wash sink or sanitizer(only the day use one towards the front of the campground). There is always a line too. 3.No potable water at your campsite, only at the front entrance. 4.The older gentleman who works the office is rude and unaccommodating. They were having some overflow issues with the water during our stay and I had to take a luke warm shower with absolutely zero water pressure. They didn't offer any assistance or refund for my token($5 for 4 min).
Location
Molas Lake Park & Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From Durango Head out of town north on highway 550. After approximately 42 miles, you'll reach Molas Pass. Continue for approximately one more mile and find the entrance to the park on the right, immediately off of highway 550. Driving time from Durango is approximately one hour. From Silverton Head out of town south on highway 550, towards Durango. After approximately 5 miles, you'll see the entrance to Molas Park on the left side of the road. If you reach the top of Molas Pass, you've gone too far. Driving time from Silverton is approximately 10 minutes. From Montrose Head out of town south on highway 550, towards Ouray. Continue through Ouray on highway 550. Continue over Red Mountain Pass to Silverton. Go past Silverton and continue and additional 5 miles, you'll see the entrance to Molas Park on the left side of the road. If you reach the top of Molas Pass, you've gone too far. Total distance from Montrose is about 65 miles with a driving time of about 1.5 hours.
Address
U.S. Highway 550
Silverton, CO 81433
Coordinates
37.74940611 N
107.68341728 W