Established Camping
Bridge Campground - San Juan NF
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
The Stage 2 Fire Ban has been rescinded as of 12:01am on 9/05/2025. You may now have a campfire in your campsite again!
ALERT: STAGE 2 FIRE BAN NOW IN EFFECT! Due to increased risk of wildfires, the San Juan National Forest fire managers have issued restrictions on campfires, smoking, and other activities within the forest. These restrictions begin August 8, 2025.This is from Order #02-13-00-25-13 and is in effect until December 31, 2025 or unless rescinded earlier.Restrictions include:
- Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including a charcoal fire and pellet fire on all National Forest System lands. Portable cooking stoves, lanterns, and heating devices using liquefied or bottled fuel, such as propane, are allowed as they can be switched off instantly.
- Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a designated campground, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
- Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device is prohibited year-round on national forest lands.
- Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order.
Bridge Campground in San Juan National Forest is surrounded by forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the hot springs in Pagosa Springs and hiking trails in the national forest.
Description
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to__first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival__as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Recreation
Streams offer fishing, and the area is popular for hunting. Several trails a few miles away access the Weminuche Wilderness and Piedra Area.
Facilities
Bridge Campground offers 19 campsites in a flat, open area all on a first-come, first-serve basis. Plenty of large sites offer views of the high peaks to the north. Horses are not allowed inside the campground.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
Location
Bridge Campground - San Juan NF is located in Colorado
Directions
From Pagosa Springs, CO: Travel 2.0 miles west on U.S. Hwy 160, then turn northwest on Piedra Road, FR #631 for 18.0 miles. The Piedra Road is open year-round and suitable for most vehicles.
Coordinates
37.4655 N
107.1975 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 19 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 17 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 4 hrs 54 min from Pueblo, CO
- 4 hrs 57 min from Grand Junction, CO
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
