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"Beautiful views of surrounding mountains and Alta lakes as well as access to the ghost town of Alta."
"The off road trail it get to Alta lakes took us about 40-50 minutes in my boyfriends F-150. The views were amazing so neither of us really minded."
"The campground is bordered on one side by the San Juan River and by the park on the other side, making a tight but nice campground."
"It's right next to the town and is used a lot for Telluride's summer festivals. Its more than a campground it is also where a lot of town events are held and also has sports venues."
$25 - $45 / night
"I've spent quite a bit of time at various sites around this campground during annual vacations and using it as a base for geological field work nearby."
"Small lake with non-motorized boating and fishing. Level sites, pit toilets, tables, fire rings, and camp store. Kayaks for rent."
"Had a wonderful stay right next to the lake. Woke up to the sounds of birds. Sites include RV/van sites (2?) and at least six tent only sites. Each night only one other site was occupied."
"Pulled into this area late one evening on a fall camping trip across Colorado. Totally expected it to be full but there were a couple areas left to setup thankfully."
"Was a really nice area with a ton of campsites off the dirt path or close to the river."
"Lots of fire rings scattered around the rocky area. This site can get very full and very loud as it is very popular and close to Silverton."
"We stayed in site #8 which was quite lovely, tucked in the aspen trees with a picnic table and fire ring. The small pond behind our site was dried up, probably due to the ongoing drought."
"In pursuit of the perfect campground in Colorado, Telluride has so many to choose from it makes it near impossible to select just one."
$28 / night
"the sites are full, or snag a hotel near 550 when we don't want to chance a night on a slope."
"Site was clean, easy to access and close to restroom. Great views all around and super close to Ouray and surrounding hiking trails."
$26 - $40 / night
"Matterhorn Campground, located near Telluride and nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, offers an excellent balance of comfort and outdoor adventure."
"We were happy to have hot showers as we were on day 4&5 of our camping across Colorado honeymoon and it had rained nights 1-4. There were two camp hosts both of the ladies were nice."
"Large campsite near intersection of campground roads; some traffic driving by. Campground wasn't crowded during our stay."
"On the way there you will pass several single dispersed campsites next to the river or in the reeds by the beaver ponds, as well as a few semi developed dispersed campgrounds."
"Some of the best in Colorado. I had good cell service too (working remotely). There are some larger dispersed campgrounds near the top trailhead that are more in the woods."
"We drove in from ouray side and took the long 40 min dirt road and I will say, the road was rough.. we made it just fine in my hyundai tuscan but I will say, I was sh*ting myself driving it!"
LegendNo electricity, water or garbage but beautiful campsites, mostly private, on either side of the road going up a few miles. San Juan NF. $22 a night or $11 with the senior pass which I have. Tons of wildlife including a red fox who came to visit me a couple of times and a beautiful setting at the base of Hesperus Mountain. So nice I was going to stay three nights and decided to stay five!
ScoutEasy spot to find came in around 7pm. Stayed right on the creek. Is a bit noisy and dusty as people do ride atvs here. We did have someone about 30 feet from us. Stayed on july 4th weekend
ScoutThere is a lot of open space here, but it does fill up fast and several of the deeper paths aren't specifically marked and can be hard to find when camper vans and sprinter vans block the line of sight to them. Some paths are also very muddy and shouldn't be challenged unless you have AWD or 4WD.
It's a bit dirty with broken glass and litter here and there, especially cigarette butts, so shoes are a must at all times. First night we stayed close to the road which wasn't bad at all, and second night we got in under some tree cover. It's quite pretty and you can make out some of the milky way on clearer nights. It also makes for a great camp spot just outside of the national park.
GuideThis is a nice location close to Messa Verde. This is our second visit to this location.
RangerRiver access. No verizon cell. Right off highway. This is a large open circle where people just setup on the edges. Basically just a big ring of people. Lots of space to turn around people had large setups in here no problem. But you are very very close to othet people on busy weekends.
RangerRight off the highway. No verizon cell. Between. The road and the river. You pull in and there are 3 spots right in front of you that are very easy access. Then ober to the right there are more spots above the river for cars and vans. If you go down and to the left the road is pretty bad you may need 4x4 but there were trailers and larger spots down there.
GuideWe have stayed at this campground several times and really enjoyed it. We try to stay in site 18 as much as possible but you really have to make your reservations early. This is a very popular campground. The view of the lake is stunning and changes quite a bit with the weather. The fishermen in boats were a hoot to watch, and it seemed they did very well. We are Kayakers and enjoyed our early morning paddles. You really have to pay attention to the wind on this lake as it can whip up the surface in minutes. The forest service is clearly spending money here as there are improvements each time we visit.
The camp host kept the place immaculate. Our site was raked smooth when we arrived.
RangerRight off highway about a mile from lozardhead dispersed. Zero verizon cell. The road is VERY rough and rocky. I bailed out going up the hill but people were pulling trailers up there so its possible with a truck. There appears to be a second road in about 200 yards south of the first one. Maybe try that. But to bumpy for me.
RangerRight off the highway at the pass. Lots of highway noise. No verizon cell. Bathroom across the highway at rest stop. The road is rough but cars can do it, just go slow. This place looked like a festival spot on July 4th weekend. Pass
Camping near Ophir, Colorado, offers stunning views and a chance to connect with nature. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Ophir, Colorado, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With beautiful scenery and a variety of activities, there's something for everyone. Just remember to plan ahead and be prepared for the unique challenges of the area!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Ophir, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 304 campgrounds and RV parks near Ophir, CO and 95 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Ophir, CO is Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed) with a 4.3-star rating from 39 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 95 free dispersed camping spots near Ophir, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Ophir, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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