Established Camping
Highway Springs Campground
Highway Springs Campground near South Fork, CO, is surrounded by mountainous terrain. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Campers can explore the nearby Rio Grande National Forest and enjoy activities such as hiking and fishing.
Description
US Forest Service
Rio Grande National Forest
This is a conveniently located campground with two loops located right along US Highway 160 4.1 miles west of South Fork, Colorado. The lower loop is comprised of Aspen and a few Ponderosa pines and includes all the tent sites. The upper loop circles a knoll above US Highway 160 with shade provided by mature Ponderosa pines. This loop also provides excellent views of the surrounding area and mountains. The south fork the Rio Grande River provides fishing opportunities just south of the campground down in the valley. The newly remodeled (2010) facilities include 13 campsites with tables and fireplaces, 2 vault type toilets, and adequate turn around and parking space for RV's. No drinking water or firewood is provided. Scroll down to Information Center for individual site descriptions.
Location
Highway Springs Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
Directions from South Fork, Colorado: Take U.S. Highway 160 4.1 miles southwest toward Pagosa Springs and Wolf Creek Pass. Turn left (south) into campground right off the Highway. Look for a large Brown and Cream colored sign.
Coordinates
37.6229097 N
106.685184 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 50 min from Pueblo
- 4 hrs 13 min from Santa Fe
- 4 hrs 29 min from Colorado Springs
- 5 hrs 18 min from Farmington
