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Chris Park Group Campground

Chris Park Group Campground is located in the San Juan National Forest near Durango, Colorado. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperature, where summer highs reach around 80°F and winter lows can drop to 10°F. Nearby attractions include the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the Animas River, offering opportunities for exploration and recreation.

Description

USDA Forest Service

San Juan National Forest

Overview

Chris Park is located near Haviland Lake in southwestern Colorado, 18 miles north of Durango. Visitors enjoy the area for its hiking, canoeing and fishing opportunities.

Recreation

Several trailheads are in the vicinity, including Forebay, Goulding, Elbert Creek and Purgatory Flats. The historic Rico-to-Rockwood Wagon Road passes through Chris Park. Built in the late 1800s, the road was used for six years until the railway opened.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a mostly flat, open area, shaded by scattered ponderosa pine trees. Haviland Lake is a short drive from the site.

Nearby Attractions

Beautiful Haviland Lake is less than two miles from the campground. The 80-acre, no-wake lake offers boating, canoeing and fishing. Accessible fishing docks are located on the lakeshore.

Charges & Cancellations

Group Sites Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use 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.

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Location

Chris Park Group Campground is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Durango, travel north on Highway 550 for about 18 miles to the campground. Turn at Haviland Lake sign, continue for a half-mile, then turn right at the intersection.

Address

Chris Park Road, San Juan NF
Durango, CO

Coordinates

37.5163889 N
107.8 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Stay Connected

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

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Reviewed Jul. 22, 2021

Group campsite

There are three group campsites in this area. They are spread out enough that you still have privacy. The largest site has electric access in the parking lot area. The other two sites are dry camping but you are able to pull your rv to the site. We have two 5th wheels 33 and 36 foot and were easily able to pull in with plenty of room for more parking. Each site has two pit toilets and the camp host cleans them every morning. Cell service is decent. Water is available at each site but for things like washing dishes. Not to fill rv. There are hiking trails in the campground.

Site1
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018

Great group sites!

We camped here with a group before getting evacuated from the 416 fire. The pit toilets were clean, and there was lots of privacy from other groups. Lots of space.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Chris Park Group Campground by Kristen M., August 1, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Chris Park Group Campground?

    Chris Park Group Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Chris Park Group Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Chris Park Group Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Chris Park Group Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Chris Park Group Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Chris Park Group Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Chris Park Group Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Chris Park Group Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Chris Park Group Campground?

    There are 3 campsites at Chris Park Group Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts