Mary E Campground, near Telluride, Colorado, offers a straightforward camping experience with a touch of nature's beauty. This spot features designated sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, making it a solid choice for those looking to enjoy a campfire under the stars.

The campground is known for its proximity to the river, providing easy access for fishing and relaxing by the water. Visitors have noted that while the sites are close together, the surrounding trees offer some privacy, creating a cozy atmosphere. One camper mentioned, “The sun set between the two mountain ridges over the stream and was beautiful,” highlighting the scenic views you can expect.

For those planning to visit, keep in mind that the facilities are basic, with porta-potties available and no showers on-site. Firewood is available for purchase, and the campground host is friendly and helpful. Just be sure to arrive early, as spots tend to fill up quickly by evening. Whether you're looking to unwind or explore the nearby attractions, Mary E Campground provides a simple yet enjoyable outdoor experience.

The Mary E Camping Area is a popular spot with 15 designated campsites, each one marked with a numbered site post and a picnic table. Portable toilets and a dumpster are provided. There is no water and no fee. Trailers and RVs are allowed but are restricted to those that are no more than 22 feet in length. Campfires are strictly prohibited. Dogs must remain on leash at all times within the campground.

Mary E Campground - Norwood RD

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Free. Close to town which is awesome. No fire pits so camp fires are not allowed. It is small so expect neighbors but it’s excellent if you just need a place to sleep and explore telluride conveniently

Close to town

Closed atm

Still closed! 

CLOSED

This campground was just taken over by the forest service. It used to be dispersed camping, but now it is $14 per site. Picnic table provided at every site and large fire ring at most sites. Bring your own fire wood or buy a bundle for $10. One portable toilet near the entrance. Campground host is super friendly!! The campsites are a little close, so not a ton of privacy, but a beautiful river flows right through the campground. Easy to access, about 25 minutes from Telluride.


Beautiful River Access

Sites are close together. Porta johns instead of bathrooms. Wood for sale but no host to sell it to you. Felt dirty being there (not the good earth dirt). This campground is NOT free, $14 a night. Close to road so you hear traffic. Close to industrial park. 

Ok for a cheap stay near telluride 

We just live up the road and decided to have a little staycation now that Mary E is being operated by USFS. The host was friendly, firewood was available for sale, sites were clean (albeit close together) and all setup with fire rings and picnic tables. It was a great home base for a fishing trip. Nothing fancy - bathrooms are just porta potties - but it was perfect for us for the weekend. We had a great spot in the back, near the river so we could just walk from camp to fish. There was more highway noise than you’d expect, but that’s really the only con. 

Basic but well maintained

For the price it’s a great place to camp near telluride. Sites are close together but have some trees for privacy. Porta potty’s have seen better days but are there for use. Don’t trust the Apple Maps directions took us to a wrong site but following written directions on website got us there. Spots filled up by 8pm so recommend getting there earlier.

Close to telluride, great price, close sites but feels private.

The campground is on the south side of highway 145 on C.R. 63L Ilium Rd.  Dyrt description says 15 sites, there are 20.  #16 was only one left (did not have reservations) and has a large mud hole if it rains but we were able to position our truck with rooftop tent that was of no consequence.  The campground host from Michigan was very kind.  The sun set between the two mountain ridges over the stream and was beautiful.  Cellular coverage was only 3G, being down in the valley, but our WeBoost added strength.  Fire ring, picnic table and port-a-potty

Basic but nice

Dissapointed arrived 2024.05.21 to find a locked gate. 

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