Public Campground
Lower Piedra — San Juan National Forest
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There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
ALERT: Campground will be closed for the 2026 season due to flooding damage.
Lower Piedra in the San Juan National Forest offers a camping experience surrounded by forested terrain and river access. Temperatures can range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer, providing varied seasonal conditions. Nearby attractions include the Piedra River Trail and Chimney Rock National Monument, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.
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.
Facilities
The Lower Piedra Campground is just north of U.S. Highway 160 on the west side of the Piedra River, about 18 miles east of Bayfield and 25 miles west of Pagosa Springs. It is about a half mile up Forest Rd. 621 on the west side of the river (not to be confused with the First Fork Road [Forest Rd. 622] on the east side of the river). The campground offers 17 large, level sites with plenty of shade. Fishing opportunities are available.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
Location
Lower Piedra — San Juan National Forest is located in Colorado
Coordinates
37.24294 N
107.342951 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
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 47 min from Farmington, NM
- 2 hrs 56 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 3 hrs 46 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 4 hrs 25 min from Grand Junction, CO

