Best Equestrian Camping near South Fork, CO
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Best Equestrian Sites Near South Fork, CO (18)
1. South Fork Campground
South Fork, Colorado4 Reviews•20 Photos•44 Saves- Pets
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- ADA Access
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$29 - $42 / night
2. Antlers Rio Grande Lodge and RV Park
City of Creede, Colorado5 Reviews•13 Photos•18 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
Pagosa Springs, Colorado5 Reviews•47 Photos•335 Saves- Pets
- Fires
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- Equestrian
4. Bruce Spruce Ranch
Pagosa Springs, Colorado4 Reviews•14 Photos•122 SavesCome and experience majestic mountain views! Fish our clean ponds chock full of trout. Ride horses, hike through the beautiful San Juan Mountains, or just relax on a porch swing, enjoying the hum of hummingbirds. Bruce Spruce Ranch offers an RV campground, tent camping, and rustic cabins outside of Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Think of this as your sanctuary, a little spot of peaceful life that you can return to year after year.
Isn’t it time you “got away from it all?”
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- Reservable
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$34 - $190 / night
5. Ventana Arch Dispersed Camp
Del Norte, Colorado1 Review•11 Photos•3 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
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- Equestrian
6. Ivy Creek
City of Creede, Colorado1 Review•4 Photos•12 SavesSixteen miles South West of Creede.This trailhead offers parking, hitch rails, highline, and directional signing.The Ivy Creek trail follows Ivy Creek from the trailhead for the first__1/2 __mile to the Weminuche Wilderness boundary__and then switchbacks take the hiker up and out of the Ivy Creek drainage.__This trail leads to Fisher Mountain, Goose Lake, and on to the Continental Divide Trail
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7. River Hill
City of Creede, Colorado3 Reviews•15 Photos•49 SavesOverview
River Hill is a popular campground on the banks of the Rio Grande River. Situated in a meadow surrounded by willows, campers come here to fish for trout, hunt and take in the beautiful views of the forested hills and rock bluffs. River kayaking and fishing are also popular activities, and the Rio Grande Reservoir is just a couple miles away.
Recreation
Go rock climbing or horse packing in the San Juan mountains, or fish in the river, Squaw Creek or nearby Rio Grande Reservoir. Two trailheads, Squaw Creek and Weminuche Creek, lead hikers into the Weminuche Wilderness and link to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
Natural Features
The campground lies in a meadow under the shade of many trees at an elevation of 9,200 feet. The Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to dense wilderness. Across from the campground is the Weminuche Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in Colorado. It's a famously rugged region with three mountain peaks reaching over 14,000 feet.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
$29 - $33 / night
8. Sportsman’s Campground & Mountain Cabins
Pagosa Springs, Colorado3 Reviews•4 Photos•37 SavesExperience the majestic San Juan Mountains at our quiet, family and pet friendly RV/tent campground and mountain cabins. 32 FHU RV sites, tent area and 7 mountain cabins on 10 shaded acres. Enjoy the cool, refreshing mountain air at an elevation of 8,100 ft. We’re 18 scenic miles from the highway just off Piedra road (Forest Service road #631), 20 miles Northwest of Pagosa Springs in Southwest Colorado. Leave the crowds behind and relax with family & friends at our ecologically friendly campground, fish for trout on nearby waters, take a scenic & refreshing hike into the San Juan Mountains, check out beautiful Piedra Falls, take a guided horseback ride to Ice Cave Ridge or the Weminuche Wilderness with on site outfitter Crazy Horse Outfitters, or just relax under one of our beautiful ponderosa pine trees!
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
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$34 - $58 / night
9. Thirty Mile
City of Creede, Colorado3 Reviews•16 Photos•55 SavesOverview
Thirty Mile Campground is nestled on the banks of the Rio Grande River, just a short mile from the Rio Grande Reservoir. The location is perfect for anyone who loves to spend time fishing, canoeing and swimming. In addition, there are two trailheads and regular interpretive programs located at the campground. Across from the Thirty Mile is the Weminuche Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in Colorado. It's a famously rugged region with three mountain peaks reaching over 14,000 feet.
Recreation
Anglers and hikers are common campers at Thirty Mile, and the San Juan Mountains provide great fun for backpackers and horse packers. Two trailheads, Squaw Creek and Weminuche Pass, lead eager hikers into the Weminuche Wilderness and link up to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
Natural Features
The campground is located in a meadow among mature spruce and aspen trees, just between the Rio Grande River and Squaw Creek. All sites are nicely shaded and some overlook the creek. The Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to dense wilderness.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.
- Fires
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
$29 - $33 / night
10. Ponderosa Campground
Capulin, Colorado5 Reviews•30 Photos•100 SavesPonderosa Campground is located at the northwest end of the Soap Creek Arm of Blue Mesa Reservoir. 28 tent and medium sized RV sites can be accommodated at Ponderosa. All sites are first-come first-served.
Note: During dry conditions, the first 7 miles of Soap Creek Road are passable to trailers and RVs. Rain can make the Soap Creek Road hazardous or impassable.
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Recent Equestrian Reviews in South Fork
51 Reviews of 18 South Fork Campgrounds
sportzfytv A.
Scout
Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge
Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge
The Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge offers a unique blend of outdoor activities and relaxation, making it an ideal getaway for sports enthusiasts. With its expansive facilities, it perfectly complements Sportzfy TV's mission to promote active lifestyles and engage audiences in diverse sporting events. Whether you’re looking to train or unwind, this destination provides an excellent backdrop for fitness and recreation. For More: https://www.sportzfytvapks.com/
- sportzfytv A.Scout
Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge
Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge
The Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge offers a unique blend of outdoor activities and relaxation, making it an ideal getaway for sports enthusiasts. With its expansive facilities, it perfectly complements Sportzfy TV's mission to promote active lifestyles and engage audiences in diverse sporting events. Whether you’re looking to train or unwind, this destination provides an excellent backdrop for fitness and recreation. For More: https://www.sportzfytvapks.com/
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Kelly
Traveler
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.
Will H.
Guide
Ventana Arch Dispersed Camp
Dog weekend
Overnight with One of my dogs had a great time very nice no bugs dark night
robert T.Traveler
Salt House Dispersed
Salt house
Primitive at its best
- ttjScout
Upper Mill Creek
Upper Mill Creek
Open space far away from access road where you’ll hear the nearby creek. Relaxing private space.
Texas Roving RangerGuideEast Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
Boondocking near Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Great boondocking sites about 45minues from Pagosa Springs. These sites are completely primitive. No restroom facilities, electricity, potable water or trash service. No cell service. Its worth it, so plan accordingly.
Follow US160E about 10 miles, turn right onto USFS 667. Pass by the entrance to East Fork Campground and continue on the forest service road. This is where the road becomes fairly rough. Dispersed sites begin about 2 miles further. Most sites are clustered together in pockets near the river.
We arrived early in the day and found a great site near a vertical rock face. Campsite was at 8000'. We stayed a week and only saw other campers on the weekend. The weather was perfect with day time temps in the 70s and overnight temps in the 50s. Ideal hiking and fishing conditions.
The forest road gets busy with Jeeps and UTvs during the day on weekends. Our site was far enough away from the road that we weren't bothered.
Access to several trails, beautiful valley views and waterfalls nearby .
- ggretchenGuide
East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
Lots of water wild life for all rigs and all size and aged familys
Waterfalls, atv trails for miles some novice some very experienced trails, hiking, creeks, fishing. Hands down my favorite CO spot. With kids or wanting some beauty this is hands down the best! We did camp passed the east fork campgrounds. All the way down to the beginning of the ranch road way you have plenty of dispersed tent areas and rv areas (no electric).
Adam K.Traveler
Antlers Rio Grande Lodge and RV Park
beautiful setting, nice people
Really nice RV park in a beautiful setting. Family run, very friendly people. Seemed like most of my neighbors had been there before at least a few times. Clean showers... what more do you need?
- MMARC C.Guide
Ponderosa Campground
Would be 5 stars, except....Deer flies!!!
Stunning spot, lots of tent sites, room for maybe 12 campers of modest length, mine is 26' spot #9 is prime for a camper with a driver side slide/kitchen table. unknown if it's seasonal but the biting flies, primarily deer flies are beyond bearable, I survived 4 days, most other campers left after one night. The camp host is very friendly, and knows the best fishing holes.
- MMiller H.Traveler
Antlers Rio Grande Lodge and RV Park
Clean and close to town
Easy check-in with several amenities. Hosts were excellent.
Ashley F.
Legend
Needle Creek Ranch
160 private acres located within Gunnison National Forest!
Ashley here from The Dyrt! We want to give a warm welcome to this host, Kevin. Located 1 mile from Needle Creek Reservoir, this is the perfect place to enjoy fishing, hunting, and endless hiking. This Ranch is remote, so if you like peace and quiet, this is the place for you. Give them a try and leave some reviews!
Ethan D.Traveler
Sportsman’s Campground & Mountain Cabins
Amazing Place
I had an excellent experience. Friendly staff, clean facilities, quiet nights. I will be back. Beautiful area with lots of hiking near by.
Cody J.GuideEast Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
Stunning Dispersed Camping
There was a storm coming in so I was one of the only fools out here so unsure how busy this place gets. There are several spots on the water with 2 large areas that have multiple fire rings within them. Would be to close for me if all spots were full. The ground holds rain and I had to get a ditch going around my tent. Worth it though as the sounds of raging water put me sound to sleep.
Jacob K.Guide
Bruce Spruce Ranch
Nice quiet place
Nice campground right next to the San Juan nation forest. Could use a little landscaping. However, it is very peaceful and we would stay here again
Boldt E.Guide
Mill Creek
Great location and price
We had originally planned to disperse camp so we could ride our atvs on the Alpine Loop, but realized we couldn’t pull our trailer after a certain point going up the mountain so decided to turn around and for only $7 a night decided to stay here. We are so glad we did! We stayed June 16 - 21st and only half the spots were full. We did read prices would go up to $20 a night starting July 1st. The location of this campground was great for riding the Alpine loop and still a short drive to town. We saw Moose and Elk. The pump water wasn’t the cleanest but we only used it to boil and then wash dishes and such. Vault toilets were the cleanest we had ever seen. We loved having a spot next to the creek so our dogs could swim and drink. Although cold, the kids loved playing in the creek with their rain boots on. Check out @boldtexplorations on tiktok and Instagram for more videos and photos of our adventure
- KKathy W.Guide
Thirty Mile
Thirty Mile Site #25
Very nice peaceful campground. We had no cell service at our site but when we drove through there were a few spots that did. There are only 3 spots on the little area off to the side where we were and we were lucky the night we were there and there was no one camped on either side of us. We could here the creek and the Rio Grande which made for great sleeping.
Damon R.GuideAntlers Rio Grande Lodge and RV Park
Great Experience
We did show up a little early in the year and the restaurant at the campground was closed. Kids area, river, bridge to trails super close, etc…
The town nearby, Creede, was pretty closed down as well. But very fascinating little place. Kind of a shithole driving through, but, don’t let that scare you away. Great food and even better service.
My wife and I with a 4 year old and 1 year old went hiking right next to the park and had an amazing experience.
CC C.LegendThirty Mile
Amazing stay. Great Stargazing
Campground closed on sept. 6th, all facilities closed. River access from most campsites, some are back in, some pull through, and some walk to site. Amphitheater, loads of toilets, water points, and sink/disposal water points. Great stargazing and access to the river for fishing. Loads of hunters in October and lots of wildlife to see!
- CC C.Legend
Ute Creek Trailhead #819
Only ones here, perfect isolation.
Only people here, but beautiful spot. Woke up with a light dusting of snow but it thawed by 10:30. Bathrooms were clean, unisex toilet last cleaned on oct 2nd, and well stocked. Used as a horse campground complete with halter point and tack bar with wide open spaced for trailers. Loads of foot and horse trails. High bushes make great wind blocks. Right on the river! Pack it in, pack it out.
Sarah M.ScoutMill Creek
Peaceful In gorgeous setting
Nestled in pine trees alongside the lake fork of the Gunnison river. Most sites have tons of privacy. All have picnic tables and bear boxes. First-come first-serve. Very clean vault toilet restrooms. Camped here solo and felt very safe. Great access to fishing, hiking, and ATV trails.
- Betzy G.Guide
Antlers Rio Grande Lodge and RV Park
Great campground!
Just spent 5 nights here. Full hookups, concrete slab, picnic table and pretty roomy. Fly fishing on the Rio Grande is just steps away. The restaurant there is very good! Reservations are recommended.
The town of Creed is cute and funky. I will definitely go back. Loved it there. My campsite has beautiful views of the valley and the mountains. - JJ V.
Ranger
River Hill
Beautiful and Clean
This is a beautiful campground! We used it as both a home base and a place to hike out of. Situated along the banks of the Rio Grande, we were able to sleep with the sound of moving water which was so relaxing.
The bathrooms were clean and smelled like bubble gum. Our kids were enchanted by the old hand pump. The camp hosts were friendly and informative.
We stayed in site 5, which backed into a lovely meadow. The trailer was a bit of a tight fit, but ended up being a great block to the (minimal) road traffic.
We loved it!
- DDavidGuide
East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
Great spot right on the river
Spent two nights here in August. There were 4-5 spots in this area, which is right on the San Juan River. I was here on a Sunday night / Monday night and it was not crowded. There were a couple of other folks who were there. There are a couple of trailheads (about 1/2 mile up the road). I took the Quartz Ridge trail - which was nice - except having to cross a creek .20 miles into the hike).
I have AT&T and had no cell coverage at all.
- LLaurenGuide
Mill Creek
Too noisy
Beautiful and well kept campground but noisy as it’s off a major 4x4 road. Sites pretty close together and fills up quickly. $7 a night
- David W.Guide
Piedra Hunter Campground
End of the road
Great camp spots at end of the road. No signals= heaven!
- BBrendaScout
Antlers Rio Grande Lodge and RV Park
Nice quiet campgroubd
The sites are closer than prefer but it has concrete pads with a table. Full hookups. There’s a restaurant on site and back porch live music from Thursday through Saturday night overlooking the Rio Grande River. We prefer boondocking but this was a nice stop for us for a few days. Laundry and showers very clean.
Guide to South Fork
Horse camping in Colorado offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the trails.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- The Palisades Horse Camp provides a dedicated space for equestrian camping, ensuring a comfortable stay for both horses and riders.
- At Bruce Spruce Ranch, you'll find ample room for horse trailers and access to scenic trails right from your campsite.
- Sportsman’s Campground & Mountain Cabins features facilities that accommodate horses, making it a great choice for families looking to enjoy the outdoors together.
Tips for equestrian camping near South Fork, Colorado
- When visiting South Fork Campground, be sure to explore the nearby trails that offer excellent riding opportunities along the Rio Grande.
- The Thirty Mile Campground is a peaceful spot with river access, perfect for cooling off after a day of riding.
- For a more rustic experience, consider camping at Ivy Creek, where you can enjoy the tranquility of nature while riding through the beautiful Rio Grande National Forest.
Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and water access
- The Antlers Rio Grande Lodge and RV Park offers easy access to local trails and a nearby river, making it ideal for horse camping.
- At East Fork San Juan River, you can find trails that lead to stunning views and fishing spots, perfect for a day of adventure with your horse.
- Salt House Dispersed provides a more primitive experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the freedom of riding in the great outdoors.
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