Established Camping
Storm King
Storm King is located near Del Norte in the Rio Grande National Forest. The area features rugged terrain with forests and mountains. Campers can explore the nearby Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, and temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer.
Description
Fishing in area streams, mountain biking on forest roads. 4 WD Forest Roads 685 and 684 are nearby. The picnic area is situated at the base of Storm King Mountain (elevation 10,849). It lies in an Aspen glen amidst rolling and rocky hills on the Middle Fork of Carnero Creek. No drinking water or refuse receptacles are provided; however, 2 single picnic sites w/picnic tables, restrooms and fire grates are available.
Location
Storm King is located in Colorado
Directions
Directions from Saguache, Colorado: Take CO Highway 114 for 14.5 miles west to County Road 41G, follow Forest Road 690 (CR 41G) over Carnero Pass. The campground is 14 miles from Highway 114 by this route. The picnic area is adjacent to the campground. Directions from Monte Vista, Colorado: From U.S. Highway 285, take the La Garita turnoff (County Road G) and follow the paved road 6.0 miles west. Where the road forks, take the graveled Carnero Creek Road (FR 690/CR 41G) 14.5 miles northwest to the campground. The picnic area is adjacent to the campground.
Coordinates
37.95900012 N
106.43100018 W
Detours Nearby
Ventana Arch Dispersed Camp
53 min away
Forest Road 504.1C
1 hr 36 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 4 min from Pueblo
- 3 hrs 25 min from Colorado Springs
- 3 hrs 39 min from Grand Junction
- 4 hrs 40 min from Farmington
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
