Twelve sites spread through forested terrain along a river corridor in San Juan National Forest, Burro Bridge Campground runs from May through October with drinking water, pit toilets, and firewood available on site. No pets are allowed. The access road is rough, so low-clearance vehicles should plan accordingly. Site 11 is the largest and most secluded of the twelve. Campers exploring campgrounds around San Juan National Forest will find this a well-maintained, no-fee-to-$23-per-night option worth considering. Bring extra clearance and arrive early in summer if site selection matters.
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.
Facilities
Two miles northeast of Dunton, Burro Bridge is one of three campgrounds along the West Dolores Road (Forest Rd. 535). The campground has 14 sites with a few shade trees__on a sloping hillside__above the West Dolores River.__The campground provides__easy access to the Lizard Head Wilderness, but not easy access to the water.__Services include vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates. No trash service is available.This campground provides limited services from late__September through__October. Between October and May__there are no services (water, trash pick up or restrooms). Please keep the campground clean and pack__out any trash!
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
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!
Starting July 30th, 2026, fire restrictions are changing for the San Juan National Forest. Zone I Fire Restrictions drop from Stage II to Stage I. Zone II Fire Restrictions drop from Stage II to no restrictions. For maps and additional details, please visit the San Juan National Forest's webpage.Under Stage I Fire Restrictions in Zone I, the following are prohibited:
- Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire (including fires fueled by charcoal or briquettes), except if it is in: a. A permanent metal or concrete fire pit or grate that the U.S. Forest Service has installed and maintained at its developed recreation sites (campgrounds and picnic areas); b. A device solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on and off used in an area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet of the device; or c. A fully enclosed metal stove with a chimney at least five feet in length and a mesh screen spark arrestor with a screen opening of a inch or less used in an area that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 10 feet of the device.
- Using an explosive.
- Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle, building, or a developed recreation site.
- Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame, except if in a cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter and a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (with a minimum 8 oz. capacity and rating of Class 2A) is kept with the operator.
- Starting July 1, 2026 at 12:01am, Stage II Fire Prohibitions are in effect throughout the entire San Juan National Forest. The following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands of the San Juan National Forest:
- Building,maintaining,attending,orusingafire,campfire,charcoalbarbecue,orgrill,except ifusingadevicesolelyfueledbyliquidorgasthatcanbeturnedonandoffinanareabarren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet of the device.
- Smoking,exceptinanenclosedvehicleorbuilding.
- Weldingoroperatinganacetyleneorothertorchwithopenflame.
- Usinganexplosive. See forest order below for more detail. Alert Start Date: July 1, 2026 Alert End Date: December 31, 2026 Rec Sites Affected: Columbine Ranger DistrictPagosa Ranger DistrictDolores Ranger District Order Number: 02-13-00-26-10
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBurro Bridge Campground is located in Colorado near Rico
Public CampgroundCoordinates
37.78701 N
108.06771 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 22 min from Farmington, NM
- 2 hrs 50 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 5 hrs 20 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 5 hrs 45 min from Pueblo, CO
