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Blanco River Group Campground

Blanco River Group Campground is located near the San Juan National Forest in Colorado. The area features forested terrain with the Blanco River running nearby. Campers can explore the nearby Pagosa Hot Springs and enjoy temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer.

Description

National Forest

San Juan National Forest

Overview

Blanco River Group Campground is located four miles off U.S. Highway 84, on Forest Road 656. It is about 15 miles southeast of Pagosa Springs, on the Blanco River. The campground is a convenient stopping point between the towns of Chama, N.M., and Pagosa Springs, Colo. Secluded and quiet, the campgound is an ideal place for family and friends to gather.

Recreation

The Blanco River can be accessed from the campground, offering good fishing. Anglers cast for stocked trout on the lightly fished waterway. A volleyball court is located within the campground, but campers must bring their own net and ball.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of the Blanco River, surrounded by ponderosa pine and cottonwoods. The trees offer shade, but the area is quite warm during the summer months. The riparian environment is fairly level with a few adjacent grassy meadows.

Nearby Attractions

Three nearby trails access the roadless area to the east of the campground. The Navajo Peak Trail and V-Rock Trail can be reached from the Buckles Lake Road (Forest Road 663), which is located about seven miles south of the campground via Highway 84. The Blanco Basin Road (Forest Road 657) accesses the Leche Creek Trail.

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

Blanco River Group Campground is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Pagosa Springs, Colorado, travel 13 miles south on Highway 84, then turn east on Forest Road 656 for approximately two miles.

Address

Forest Service Road 656
San juan nf, CO

Coordinates

37.1452778 N
106.8830556 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Stay Connected

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

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Jun. 27, 2024

Deep Valley, private, lush

A great group campground, really is a private heaven. The host is a grumpy old stoner vet with anger issues but hey, avoid him, keep your dogs away, and you'll be happy camping there.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed May. 20, 2022

Huge group site

This campground is huge! Says it can accommodate up to 100 people. It is $100 a night but if your having a party or getting married this might be the spot for you. There’s plenty of open space for activities tents or even RV’s. There’s a generous amount of shade and your right on the river! This place would deserve 5 stars. But it’s just a little expensive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Blanco River Group Campground?

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

  • Does Blanco River Group Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Blanco River Group Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Blanco River 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 Blanco River Group Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Blanco River Group Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Blanco River Group Campground?

    There are 1 campsites at Blanco River Group Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts