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Snowslide Campground

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Snowslide Campground summer season closes September 22nd and reopens on September 23rd at 1/2 price (winter rate - $10.00/night). This campground will be First Come First Served. Please place your payment (cash or check only) in the envelope, sealed in the fee tube. Pack your trash in and Pack it Out! No trash service available. Guests may contact the Bayfield Ranger Station during this time for more information (970)-884-2512.

Snowslide Campground, near Hesperus, Colorado, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. Tucked alongside the La Plata River, this campground offers a serene setting with 13 sites that are first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early to snag your favorite spot.

Campers rave about the beautiful scenery and the refreshing creek, perfect for cooling off on warm days. The facilities include clean pit toilets and fire grates, making it easy to enjoy a cozy evening by the fire. One visitor noted, “The pit toilets were extremely clean,” which is always a plus when camping.

The campground is surrounded by towering trees that provide shade and privacy, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Reviewers have highlighted the friendly camp host who is available to assist and sell firewood, ensuring you have everything you need for a comfortable stay.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the area is ripe for exploration, with hiking trails and stunning views nearby. Just remember, quiet hours are enforced, so keep the noise down after 10 PM to be a good neighbor. Whether you're tent camping or bringing an RV, Snowslide Campground is a great choice for a relaxing getaway in the heart of Colorado's natural beauty.

Description

USDA Forest Service

San Juan National Forest

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.

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Location

Snowslide Campground is located in Colorado

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Coordinates

37.370917 N
108.077778 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • Tent Sites
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  • Standard (Tent/RV)
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  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
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7 Reviews

Reviewed May. 20, 2022

Great campground on the creek

Beautiful spot right in the river. Sweet camp host and lots of spots. Many mosquitoes so bring bug spray. 13 spots and you can’t reserve so get there early.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Snowslide Campground by Toni  K., May 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Snowslide Campground by Toni  K., May 20, 2022
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Reviewed May. 20, 2022

Beautiful camp on the la plata river

Camp has fire grates, picnic tables, and pit toilets. There is a camp host to buy wood from. 13 sites they are all first come first serve.

Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am. Please be a good neighbor and limit use of generators to no more than one hour at a time. Dogs must be leashed or otherwise physically restrained. Do not leave pets unattended. Check-out time: 12:00 pm; Check-in time: 2:00 pm - if the site is empty, campers may come in anytime. Standard single site occupancy is 8, but a single family with > 8 members is acceptable. Equipment with wheels (RVs, campers, cars) must fit in the parking spur. There is not any overflow parking available. Max RV size = 35 ft

Site10
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Snowslide Campground by Toni  K., May 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Snowslide Campground by Toni  K., May 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Snowslide Campground by Toni  K., May 20, 2022
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Reviewed Jun. 25, 2021

La Plata River Views

Van camper perspective: Beautiful campground near Mesa Verde located on the banks of the La Plata creek. The creek is clear and cold but refreshing on a hot day. The campgrounds is located on both sides of CR 124 with 13 sites total. We enjoyed a large riverside campsite at an elevation of 8’800’ with large trees for shade and privacy. The pit toilets were extremely clean. The camp host was informative. Plenty of firewood available and an evening fire helped take the chill off. Parked near the table, on the edge of creek, under a shade tree, doesn’t get much better.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Snowslide Campground by Mike W., June 25, 2021
  • Review photo of Snowslide Campground by Mike W., June 25, 2021
  • Review photo of Snowslide Campground by Mike W., June 25, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 19, 2021

Best campsite this year

Camp host Andrew was awesome, the pit toilets were cleaned Daily never once was there an odor… Shaded spots and full sun spots. Light traffic, heavy on the weekends. 80 daily, 40’s at night. Will be coming back next year.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Snowslide Campground by Greg R., June 19, 2021
  • Review photo of Snowslide Campground by Greg R., June 19, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 25, 2020

Beautiful Campsite

Snowslide was awesome!! Near the creek! Clean and quiet and Brent was awesome!! I highly recommend staying here! Absolutely breathtaking scenery!

  • Review photo of Snowslide Campground by Jennifer M., June 25, 2020
  • Review photo of Snowslide Campground by Jennifer M., June 25, 2020
  • Review photo of Snowslide Campground by Jennifer M., June 25, 2020
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Reviewed Jul. 10, 2019

Absolutely Perfect

In elevation in July we had cool night and picture perfect day. We had #6 and it was the best spot on the end, quiet and peaceful. We motorcycle camped with our tent and by far was our best night of camping. Perfect scenery, and easy to get to.

  • Review photo of Snowslide Campground by Ronnie B., July 10, 2019
  • Review photo of Snowslide Campground by Ronnie B., July 10, 2019
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

Beautiful and friendly

Nicest drop well toilets in the campgrounds. The check in host is warm and welcoming. Nice spaces.

Month of VisitJuly

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