5 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Forest Road 614 offers dispersed camping options near South Fork where pets are welcome. Several established campgrounds in the area also accommodate pets, including Big Meadows Reservoir Campground, Park Creek Campground, and Cathedral Campground. South Fork Lodge & RV Park provides full hookup sites with pet-friendly policies, while Grandview Cabins and RV Resort is noted for being extremely quiet and pet friendly. ['The campground seems to be primarily a RV campground with 50 sites, but they do allow tent camping with 6 sites.'] Most campgrounds in the area feature standard amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and toilets, with varying levels of services from primitive sites to full-hookup RV parks.
The Rio Grande River runs through many of these camping areas, providing excellent opportunities for dogs to cool off during summer months. Trails surrounding South Fork campgrounds offer pet-friendly hiking options, though owners should keep dogs leashed when exploring. Cathedral Campground, located about 10 miles off the highway down a narrow dirt road, provides spacious sites with plenty of room for tents and trees for hammocks. Wildlife sightings are common in the area, including black bears spotted near campgrounds, so proper food storage is essential when camping with pets. The town of South Fork has basic supplies, while larger selections of pet supplies can be found in nearby communities.
"It's everything we wanted in a Colorado vacation. The mountains were spectacular. The water was cold and clear. It was perfect. To start, we stayed in site 38."
"The campground was a bit off the highway and we saw countless waterfalls along the way to the campground entrance Immediately upon getting to our site my heart sank because I realized our site didn't"
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"Park Creek Campground Rio Grande National Forest Elevation: 8500
Directions: In South Fork, Colorado, at intersection of State 149 and US 160, take Road 160 west 7.8 miles to Park Creek campground sign"
"Beautiful sites and right next to the water! Unfortunately closed now. Our dogs enjoyed running around though and they have clean pit toilets!"
from $12 - $54 / night
"Tho the road to Beaver Reservoir is close by, it is a quiet campground even during the day and pretty much dead silence at night."
"Some sites are very close to a road, country road so not tons of traffic but not super private."
"Great place for full hook up spots in South Fork. They also have great trails close that you can drive to via atv or ohv's. Wonderful views all around from our campsites!"
"We love South Fork Lodge and RV. Not fancy but run by great people who aim to please!"
"The RV park is extremely quiet and pet friendly. We extremely enjoyed our three day stay."
"RV park is well maintained with big areas for dogs to play. Close to grocery and restaurants, hiking, fishing, ATV! Internet is not great. ATT Cell phone coverage sporadic."
"Beautiful location on the Rio Grande River. 12 spots, 26$ per night. Flat parking lots for fishing and overflow parking."
"My friend and I stayed at the South Fork Campground for a fly fishing trip. The campground seems to be primarily a RV campground with 50 sites, but they do allow tent camping with 6 sites."
"The town of South Fork is very small but you can get groceries and gas. South Fork is on the East side of Wolf Creek Pass, which is a beautiful, steep, drive. "
from $29 - $42 / night
"It’s about 10 miles off the highway down a narrow, dirt road, and there were plenty of empty spots over the Holiday weekend."
"Great location, easy drive on a road, would maybe have a hard time turning into campsite with large camper. Only negative is no water. It's a really awesome free campground. Great stream."
from $11 / night
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FOR FAMILIES AND PETS. PLAYGROUND FOR KIDS HAS A FUN ZIPLINE AND LOTS OF TRAILS TO WALK THE DOGS."
"Great place in an awesome location! Stayed for 3 months beginning of 2020 and had a great time! The host is always checking to make sure your stay is everything g you need!"
"This is a great area that’s near a few private ranches. The app mentioned a steep incline but we managed no issues with a 04 Toyota sienna FWD"
"I wanted a spot while driving north from New Mexico and this was perfect. sat right above town, it was an awesome little spot."
LegendWe grabbed a spot off to the right with a view over the canyon and mountains. It was perfect for an overnight stop or a few days of kicking back. No amenities so come prepared. There was a fire ring so we enjoyed a night by the fire and listening to the coyotes and the elk off in the distance. The area is a popular recreational area so weekends and holidays you may have to go farther up the road to find spots.
ScoutBeautiful and quiet, miles from any traffic or noise. We used it as a base camp for hiking the local ranges.
GuidePlenty of spaces after you continue left!
GuideJust pulled in trying to beat the weather there could be more spots up the rd but I found this one! Really pretty drive in and real close to the springs in town about 13 min away
ScoutLovely tree lined campground on the Rio Grande. Surrounded by pine trees and aspens. Each RV site has full hookups, fire ring, picnic table. Nice, clean, bath house with showers. There are also cute covered wagon “cabins” and one cabin. We stayed in a RV site along the river. Owners very nice and welcoming.
RangerWow, I really love this place. And also certain spots have a great view of the San Luis valley along with the Western side of the sangria de cristos It is quiet but I did see 1 or 2 motorcycles. But not many, the road was very decent. We have a twenty five foot mercedes sprinter camper and made it no problem.
ScoutBeautiful campground, great service, but after staying for 7 days I returned to my campsite (after being gone for less than 3 hrs) and someone had stollen all my items. Reported to forest service. (Literally stole a felony amount, I have never had this happen and I camp on dispersed lands a lot)
LegendWould have given a 5 star but numerous sites not very level: Those listed are either level, or 'good enough/level-ish': 22, 21, 11, 12, 13, 14, 7 (group site?), 8. 9, 10, 16. Vault toilets (2 pairs on either edge of campground) were CLEAN!, well-stocked, very nice and as good as it gets for vaults. Well tree'd, quiet, not busy at all in late September. Camp host was great and when we realized site 17 was not level (nor would orange levelers have worked), she let us switch with no problem (of course, it was not busy either). Potable water: 1 station available. Some sites not very close to bathrooms. Bears active in area (see pick below!). Very close to Chimney Rock ruins (go see if you have time). Would stay here again.
TravelerGood road coming into the reservoir. There is only one spot to camp.
Forest Road 614 near South Fork offers free dispersed camping with full pet access. The site features multiple fire pits and provides adequate space for pets to explore while maintaining proximity to town. Grandview Cabins and RV Resort accommodates pets at their cabin and RV sites with well-maintained grounds that include large areas for dogs to play. South Fork Lodge & RV Park provides pet-friendly options across tent sites, RV spots, and cabins. ['Campers report the RV park is extremely quiet and pet friendly with ample room for dogs to exercise.'] Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard pet policies requiring leashes and proper waste disposal.
Hiking trails accessible from Forest Road 614 provide excellent pet exercise opportunities with stunning mountain views. Dogs have space to explore while enjoying the natural surroundings, though owners should note the area experiences significant wind due to the lack of tree coverage. Pet owners camping at South Fork campgrounds have convenient access to town amenities while still enjoying wilderness settings. Veterinary services are available in South Fork for emergency pet care needs. When planning extended stays, campers should be aware that afternoon thunderstorms are common during summer months, which may limit outdoor activities with pets. Lower Beaver Creek Campground offers a quieter pet-friendly alternative that remains peaceful even during peak visitation periods, with bear boxes provided at each campsite for securing pet food along with human provisions.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near South Fork, CO is Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (south Central Co) with a 4.6-star rating from 15 reviews.
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