Established Camping
Ferris Canyon
Ferris Canyon is located near Pleasant View in the San Juan National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas and rocky landscapes. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and Hovenweep National Monument, with temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer.
Description
Campgrounds still open between September and May have no services (water, electric, trash pick up or rest rooms). Please keep them clean and pack it out. Thanks! Ferris Canyon Campground is three miles upstream from Cabin Canyon along Forest Rd. 504. This barrier-free facility has 7 sites for camping and picnicking but no water. It is 3.5 miles downstream of the dam and popular with fly fishermen (catch-and-release only). The historic Lone Dome Ranger Station is nearby.
Location
Ferris Canyon is located in Colorado
Directions
Directions from Dolores, Colorado: Travel 37 miles northwest to campground on following roads: Highway 184, U.S. Highway 491 and County Roads 505 and 504. Ferris Canyon Campground area map.
Coordinates
37.6180002 N
108.64700097 W
Detours Nearby
Sand Canyon
1 hr 7 min away
House Creek Campground
1 hr 27 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 57 min from Farmington
- 3 hrs 27 min from Grand Junction
- 4 hrs 37 min from Albuquerque
- 4 hrs 55 min from Santa Fe
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
