Sixth miles northeast of Bayfield, Fourth Sister Farm operates as a private campground with both drive-in and walk-in sites across forested and open terrain. The access road requires careful navigation, as conditions can be rough for standard vehicles.
The property provides basic amenities including drinking water, restrooms, and trash service, with both pets and alcohol permitted on-site. Reservations are available for $25 per night. Campers can explore additional camping spots around Bayfield or check nearby dispersed options like BLM Dispersed near Bayfield — Tres Rios just under three miles north. Book ahead during peak season, as private campgrounds in this area tend to fill quickly.
Description
These campsites are tucked up to the edge of a pinyon juniper forest overlooking the La Plata Mountains, and farmlands stretching to Durango. Terrific sunsets, wildlife, and privacy await. The original barn is still standing in the camp area. The Ignacio grocery store is a short 8-minute drive and Durango is 25 minutes away. Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and shopping are all available in under 30 minutes.
Tent pads are leveled and include tie-down bolts. A porta-potti and hand wash station are nearby, and a recycling bin is available (no trash service). Make dinner easily on the 3-burner gas grill with a side stovetop burner and grilling utensils. 10 gallons of water are in the parking area for drinking/dishes and a hose is available at the house on request. Camper vans and pop ups are welcome! No RVs, please, due to a culvert crossing. The drive up to the camp sites is a bumpy field, but a compact SUV or higher is sufficient.
This is a working farm with a hay field below the campsites, a large fenced market garden, an orchard, and chickens (leashes dogs only, please!!). The irrigation ditch runs through the camp area, providing ambient sounds and fun for pups! Again, leashed dogs only to protect my chickens and the resident raccoons, skunks, foxes, coyotes, and deer.
I’m open to longer-term camping options also, including discounted rates.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFourth Sister Farm is located in Colorado near Bayfield
Directions
Drive past the house following the field’s fence line all the way to the top of the property. Cross the culvert and you’re there!
Coordinates
37.17807335598579 N
107.67950191487571 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
Verizon5GExcellent Coverage- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GGood 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)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
Drive Time
- 1 hr from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 24 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 32 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 4 hrs 21 min from Grand Junction, CO
