Within San Juan National Forest, San Juan/House Creek operates as a Forest Service campground that accommodates RVs up to 55 feet with electric and water hookups. The campground sits alongside McPhee Reservoir, providing direct water access for boating and other water activities. Sites lack substantial shade cover, which can create challenging conditions during summer heat.
One camper noted the expansive reservoir views but warned about limited shade and generator noise from RV users running air conditioning. The campground accepts pets and allows campfires. For those planning reservoir-focused trips, the dog-friendly camping near San Juan National Forest seasonal window runs May through October, with spring and fall potentially offering more comfortable temperatures than the exposed summer months.
Description
Alamosa Campground is on the Alamosa River 4.5 miles above Terrace Reservoir Dam. There are 10 campsites with tables, fireplaces, vault type toilet, ample parking and a developed water system operated with a hand pump. There is public fishing at Terrace Reservoir and trail access to Alamosa-Rock Creek and Big Lake Trails. Maneuvering space for large trailers and recreation vehicles is limited. Naturally acidic water severely limits fishing in the Alamosa river between Stunner Campground and Terrace Reservoir.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSan Juan/House Creek is located in Colorado
Directions
Directions from Monte Vista, Colorado: Travel 12 miles south on Colorado State Highway 15 (Gunbarrel Road). then west 17.4 miles to campground entrance. Follows Twelve Mile Road west to the forest boundary where it becomes the Alamosa-Conejos River road #250 and continue 17.4 miles.
Coordinates
37.51610086 N
108.53540036 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/15/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/15/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/15/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/15/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/15/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 50 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 45 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 31 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 4 hrs 49 min from Santa Fe, NM
