Teal Campground sits within San Juan National Forest at a fee ranging from free to $32 per night, open from Memorial Day through November. No pets are allowed, and there are no RV hookups or dump stations on site. The road has improved in recent years, which means larger rigs now make it up regularly, though sites are sized better for rigs under 25 feet. Drinking water is available, though at least one visitor noted it appeared yellowish. Toilets are on site and have consistently drawn positive remarks for cleanliness.
Site selection matters here. "Getting a site with a view is key to this campground," notes Jeff K., who also points out that the prime spots lack tree cover, making afternoon sun a real factor without a canopy. Of the 16 sites, roughly five are considered first-rate for their sightlines toward the surrounding mountains. The reservoir is a short walk from any site, giving anglers and paddlers quick access, though the rocky shoreline calls for water shoes if you plan to wade in. Swimming is not permitted.
Weekends and holidays tend to bring generator noise from the larger rigs that now use the improved access road, so midweek visits are a better fit for campers who want a quieter experience. Cimarrona Campground sits about 2 miles away for those who want a nearby alternative, and Williams Creek is roughly a mile to the south. Teal works best for paddlers, anglers, and tent campers or small-rig travelers who can secure one of the lakeside-view sites early in the week.
Description
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
- Starting July 30th, 2026, fire restrictions are changing for the San Juan National Forest. Zone 1 Fire Restrictions drop from Stage II to Stage I. Zone II Fire Restrictions drop from Stage II to no restrictions. View attached maps for Zone I and II details.Under Stage I Fire Restrictions in Zone 1, the following are prohibited:
- Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire (including fires fueled by charcoal or briquettes), except if it is in: a. A permanent metal or concrete fire pit or grate that the U.S. Forest Service has installed and maintained at its developed recreation sites (campgrounds and picnic areas); b. A device solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on and off used in an area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet of the device; or c. A fully enclosed metal stove with a chimney at least five feet in length and a mesh screen spark arrestor with a screen opening of a inch or less used in an area that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 10 feet of the device.
- Using an explosive.
- Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle, building, or a developed recreation site.
- Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame, except if in a cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter and a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (with a minimum 8 oz. capacity and rating of Class 2A) is kept with the operator. Alert Start Date: July 30, 2026 Alert End Date: December 31, 2026 Order Number: 02-13-00-26-1
- Starting July 1, 2026 at 12:01am, Stage II Fire Prohibitions are in effect throughout the entire San Juan National Forest. The following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands of the San Juan National Forest:
- Building,maintaining,attending,orusingafire,campfire,charcoalbarbecue,orgrill,except ifusingadevicesolelyfueledbyliquidorgasthatcanbeturnedonandoffinanareabarren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet of the device.
- Smoking,exceptinanenclosedvehicleorbuilding.
- Weldingoroperatinganacetyleneorothertorchwithopenflame.
- Usinganexplosive. See forest order below for more detail. Alert Start Date: July 1, 2026 Alert End Date: December 31, 2026 Rec Sites Affected: Columbine Ranger DistrictPagosa Ranger DistrictDolores Ranger District Order Number: 02-13-00-26-10
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTeal Campground is located in Colorado near Pagosa Springs
Public CampgroundCoordinates
37.51001 N
107.22941 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.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 28 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 26 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 5 hrs 2 min from Pueblo, CO
- 5 hrs 6 min from Grand Junction, CO
