Best Tent Camping near Pagosa Springs, CO

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Best Tent Sites Near Pagosa Springs, CO (32)

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Recent Tent Reviews in Pagosa Springs

699 Reviews of 32 Pagosa Springs Campgrounds


  • jsjsjdn I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from West Fork Dispersed
    Oct. 28, 2024

    West Fork Dispersed

    Nice spot by the river

    There were about 4 spots clustered together right after the second bridge (a little over 2 miles from the main road). i took the right fork after that towards the rainbow springs trailhead and didn’t find anything else, but there might be more spots if you take the left fork after the second bridge instead. at the end of october the paid campground you pass by is closed for the season, no water and vault toilets are locked

  • Rick T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Site 4
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Beaver Creek Site 4

    Nice

    This spot is pretty open with room for a small rv or tent camping. Area Code It's a short drive up to Poage Lake at the top of the mountain and also a short drive to Beaver Creek Reservoir down the mountain.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from United Campground of Durango
    Oct. 13, 2024

    United Campground of Durango

    Good location, quite expensive

    Clean, hot showers and large laundry room.

    One of the more beautiful RV sites, sitting along the silverton & Durango tourist train.

    However given we don’t even plug in, $78 including tax is too expensive for us.

  • Erik F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from New Jack Road
    Oct. 11, 2024

    New Jack Road

    numerous campsites

    area is pretty rocky so i would be careful with a ground tent. We stayed in our van and it was great.

  • Ryan T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Creek Road
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Turkey Creek Road

    Great Site Great View

    Easy drive up 160 from Pagosa. Pitched the tent in the afternoon and headed to town for a soak.

    Room for a couple cars and several tents. Not PERFECTLY flat for the tent-folk.

    View is killer - we hit it at about peak color.

  • Alice S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 2, 2024

    Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping

    Really Convenient Location

    The site is literally right off of hwy 160. If your gps tries to send you through residential areas or on county roads don’t listen to it.

    There are quite a few available spots and most are pretty big. Roads can be a bit rough the farther back you go but it’s got large easy to access spots close to the front. It’s pretty busy but still plenty of room for everyone to have their own space.

    Phone and internet connection is excellent!

  • Mark B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pass Creek
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Pass Creek

    Over night sleep stop.

    Stop here just for and sleep stop overnight. Road is well maintained. Several places to pull off the side of the road or actual sites too. We have a 35' 5th wheel and had no problems menivering the area. Nice lake with a parking lot at the end the turn around at if you wish to take the road all the way to the end.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Junction Creek Campground
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Junction Creek Campground

    Awesome tidy and private sites

    Junction Creek campground is a lovely place to stay. The price is good, the hosts are just soo friendly and helpful. The site was even swept clean of pine needles as the toilets are very fresh. 

    The whole experience was very good with well spaced sites and flat ground all between the trees. 

    There is great walking and mountain biking right from camp too! Enjoy!

  • Kaltra B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping

    Next to highway, 5g connection

    Going east from Durango, you make a right turn on silver hills road. You will see the blm sign. Gravel road, fire pits. We stayed in a camper van at one of the first spots and had 5g internet with AT&T. Can hear highway noise

  • Richard M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (south Central Co)
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (south Central Co)

    Place where THOUGHTS gets its peace

    I recently had the pleasure of staying at Big Meadows Campground, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the stunning natural beauty surrounding the campground. The sites are spacious and well-maintained, providing a perfect blend of privacy and community. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making check-in a breeze. Other then this you can find me here!
    https://www.carmatec.com

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rio Chama RV Park
    Sep. 17, 2024

    Rio Chama RV Park

    Beautiful campground

    Mostly RV sites, some tent sites. Some with no hookups, partial hookand full hookups. Awesome staff. Full bathroom & laundry facilities.

  • Padej G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Haviland Lake Campground
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Haviland Lake Campground

    Quiet and Peaceful Campground.

    This is a National Forests campground, and many of the sites have electricity, but nothing else. The sites are reasonably graded gravel sites. Some are pull-thru while others are back-in.

  • Tom W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rio Chama RV Park
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Rio Chama RV Park

    Shaded Next To River + Steam Train

    The weather is perfect in the summer! The Cumbres & Toltec steam train goes by the campground twice a day at the trestle. The Rio Chama flows along the edge of the campground. The staff was friendly and helpful. The town of Chama is within walking distance. Definitely worth staying.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork Campground
    Sep. 6, 2024

    East Fork Campground

    Quiet in the Tall Timbers

    We had site 22 which is away from the stream. Quite steep front to back. Level side to side. We were at our limit of ability to level the TT. Almost every site is big and well spaced. The whole area is treed with TALL lodgepoll pines with a few TALL ponderosa pines as well. Absolutely stunning. If you need solar, this is not the place. Otherwise it’s lovely.

  • Gayle T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sultan Dispersed
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Sultan Dispersed

    Accessible but secluded

    This site is easily accessed from the highway; I think even sedans could get to the first few sites if they went slowly. Sites 1-5 are close enough to the highway to get some road noise, but have good tree cover and great views of Grand Turk Mountain! The sites further in are more sheltered from road noise. Beautiful area to camp!

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 1, 2024

    East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping

    Fun location

    There are 20+ campsites along FR667. Some can accommodate RVs, some only tents. We parked a popup at the 1st campsite past the bridge near the trailhead. 2 waterfalls are close, Pagosa Springs is 30ish mins away. Our kids tubed down the creek. Lots of ATV traffic, some bikes, but overall quiet.

  • Lisa M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park
    Aug. 29, 2024

    Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park

    Very secluded and quiet

    We spent two nights here. I think I would’ve chosen the loop with campsites 1 through 19 instead of the other loop that we stayed at. We were in campsite 26 and it was a little difficult to get our trailer into it because we had to back uphill. Also, the other loop most likely would have a view overlooking the lake more. The showers were very nice and they do have a dump station. My only complaint I guess would be the road in from the main highway was pretty rough and had lots of potholes. That road is about 17 miles long.

  • bThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Purgatoire Campground
    Aug. 26, 2024

    Purgatoire Campground

    Not located next to Purgatory Resort

    The location is off as it says it's located in what is a neighborhood. Rec.gov website has the correct location.

    Rating to reflect location only. I did not visit this campsite.

  • Allen The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Site 4
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Beaver Creek Site 4

    Cliff high exposure

    No water sources within walking distance. The lake is aways away. It's a pull off on the dirt road that's big enough to fit a small camper on the side of a cliff with high exposure. No cover for thunderstorms.

  • Amy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Vallecito Campground
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Vallecito Campground

    Beautiful Campground

    I stayed here for one night and was pleasantly surprised. It’s surrounded by tall Lodgepole pines that offer awesome shade and privacy from neighbors. Bathrooms were clean. Camp hosts were friendly. It sounds like there is a lot of bear activity so tent camping could be a concern. There were mostly RVs.

  • Rebecca M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Molas Lake Park & Campground
    Aug. 20, 2024

    Molas Lake Park & Campground

    Perfect place, wrong day

    We loved this campground. Easy to find, well maintained. Clean bathrooms. Pot holes weren’t that bad. 20B was spacious but no trees for shade. 17A was closer to the lake, great spot, little too close to the pot smoking, drunken couple arguing half the night… then the monsoon like rain started. Not the campgrounds fault though



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