Creek sounds and forest shade define the atmosphere at Sig Creek Campground, where sites spread across a single loop within San Juan National Forest. The rough access road keeps crowds light, though it requires careful navigation for larger RVs approaching the 35-foot limit.
Each site provides substantial space between neighbors, with picnic tables and fire rings positioned among the trees. Carla K. notes the sites are "huge" with "plenty of space between." Several sites sit directly beside Sig Creek, offering the constant sound of flowing water. The single vault toilet serves the entire campground, though campers report inconsistent maintenance and suggest bringing supplies.
Multiple hiking trails branch out from the campground into the surrounding forest. The area serves as a base for exploring camping near San Juan National Forest, with dispersed options like Hermosa Creek Dispersed Camping located nearby for those seeking even more solitude.
Weather shifts quickly at this elevation, with snow possible even in June. Reservations help secure preferred sites, particularly those closest to the water, though walk-up availability often exists on weekdays.
Description
Sig Creek Campground, 32 miles north of Durango, has 9 campsites on a southfacing hillside about 1/4 mile from the East Fork of Hermosa Creek. The campground is 6 miles west of Durango Mountain Resort on the Hermosa Park Rd. (Forest Rd. 578), accessible by 2WD. Much of this gravel road follows the route of the Scotch Creek Toll Road, which ran from Rico to the Animas Valley in the late 1800s. The road continues over Bolam Pass to Colorado Highway 145 north of Rico. The upper section is 4WD only.The upper trailhead for the Hermosa Creek Trail begins 2 miles past the campground, near the confluence of the main and east forks of Hermosa Creek. This multiple-use trail heads back to the town of Hermosa through the Hermosa Roadless Area. The trail offers a technical single-track experience for mountain bikes (at 19 miles, taking most of a day, including shuttle drops). A few camping sites are available at the trailhead, which has a toilet, picnic tables, fire grates, corral, and parking area.
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Location
Public CampgroundSig Creek Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
Sig Creek Campground is 39 miles north of Durango (take Highway 550), then 6 miles west of Durango Mountain Resort on the Hermosa Park Rd. (Forest Rd. 578), accessible by 2WD. Much of this gravel road follows the route of the Scotch Creek Toll Road, which ran from Rico to the Animas Valley in the late 1800s. The road continues over Bolam Pass down to Colorado Highway 145 north of Rico. The upper section is 4WD only
Coordinates
37.63343392 N
107.88400936 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
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
Drive Time
- 2 hrs from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 26 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 40 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 6 hrs 17 min from Pueblo, CO
