Accessible via forest roads, Storm King provides camping within Rio Grande National Forest with drinking water and restroom facilities available on-site. The Forest Service manages this established campground with a 20-foot RV length limit, making it suitable for smaller rigs and tent campers. Sites sit in a forested setting near a creek, offering natural water sounds and shade from surrounding trees.
The location works well as a base for exploring campgrounds near Rio Grande National Forest throughout the area. Campers wanting additional amenities can check Rio Grande National Forest Poso Campground located 3.5 miles south.
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.
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Location
Public CampgroundStorm 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
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 4 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 25 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 3 hrs 39 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 40 min from Farmington, NM



