With 17 sites at $8 per night, Bradfield Campground sits in the Dolores River Canyon below McPhee Reservoir on BLM land. The campground provides basic amenities including pit toilets, picnic tables with pavilions, fire pits, and a hand pump for water, though some campers note particles in the water supply. RVs up to 22 feet can access the sites via canyon roads.
The Dolores River flows directly through the camping area, offering clear water and resident trout populations. Fishing is permitted with catch-and-release restrictions on certain stretches. Bradley H. notes the river is "crystal clear and there is resident trout swimming about." Sites are spacious but offer limited privacy when the campground fills, though low visitation keeps noise levels down most nights.
The canyon walls block light pollution for stargazing opportunities. Site 19 toward the back provides more tree cover over the picnic area. Campers often use this as a base for exploring campgrounds around Dove Creek or accessing nearby recreation areas like Bradfield Recreation Site.
The campground works well for budget-conscious travelers seeking river access and dark skies without hookups or extensive facilities.
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Location
Public CampgroundBradfield Campground is located in Colorado
Coordinates
37.65781321 N
108.73774397 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 45 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 15 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 25 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 4 hrs 43 min from Santa Fe, NM
