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Dispersed Camping

Buckles Lake Rd

3 Reviews

Buckles Lake Rd in Colorado offers a dispersed camping experience surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during cooler months to highs in the 80s during warmer seasons. Nearby, campers can explore the scenic trails and natural beauty of the San Juan National Forest.

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Location

Buckles Lake Rd is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

37.080296151107426 N
106.84210072527434 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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3 Reviews

JThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Mar. 30, 2025

Beautiful site

Great location between Durango and Santa Fe, just south of Pagosa Springs. Forest Service road, well maintained. I stopped at about 8300 feet. Great site nestled in pine grove with gambrel oak. Several of the sites are pull through so easy to come in with a trailer. Nice view of snow capped mountains to the west. There is no one here. Road continues up to Navajo Peak. There is sign of cat activity, relatively recent scat and elk femur.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Buckles Lake Rd by Jeff P., March 30, 2025
  • Review photo of Buckles Lake Rd by Jeff P., March 30, 2025
  • Review photo of Buckles Lake Rd by Jeff P., March 30, 2025
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Karen B.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 6, 2022

Great views!

Stayed here for two nights over the 4th of July weekend. Able to find a spacious spot with a stellar view mid-day Saturday.

Road up to the spots is a bit windy but we were able to get our 17’ TT up no problem.

Area was quiet, except for some guy running his four wheeler at 11:30 PM one night. Guess he wanted to celebrate America’s birthday.

Would definitely stay again. Perfect spot between our home in NM and wanting to visit Pagosa Springs.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Buckles Lake Rd by Karen B., July 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Buckles Lake Rd by Karen B., July 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Buckles Lake Rd by Karen B., July 6, 2022
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Reviewed May. 28, 2022

Peaceful

Great place to get off the road. Only saw 3 other campers as I drove up the mountain (it’s a holiday weekend). Decent dirt road for any vehicle. Quiet and relaxing.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Buckles Lake Rd by Michelle B., May 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Buckles Lake Rd by Michelle B., May 28, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Buckles Lake Rd?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Buckles Lake Rd, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Buckles Lake Rd have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Buckles Lake Rd does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Buckles Lake Rd?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.

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