Top Tent Camping near South Fork, CO

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Best Tent Sites Near South Fork, CO (33)

    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Creek Road
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    1. Turkey Creek Road

    15 Reviews
    37 Photos
    350 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
    • Tent Cabin
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      2. Hanson's Mill Campground

      1 Review
      14 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
      • Toilets
      Camper-submitted photo from Poage Lake Primitive Campsite
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        4. Stunner

        2 Reviews
        16 Saves

        Stunner campground sits at 9700-foot in elevation beside the Alamosa River, two miles below the top of Stunner Pass. There are 5 campsites with tables, fire pits, a vault-type toilet, and adequate parking.

        There is no water supply, so plan to bring your own. Firewood is limited. Convenient trailer spaces available. The Alamosa River is nearby for fishing. Unfortunately, naturally acidic water severely limits fishing in the Alamosa River between Stunner Campground and Terrace Reservoir. Big game hunting is possible.

        The ghost town of Stunner is just east of the campground. This was a mining town that failed, due to nonproducing mines and transportation problems. Parts of the town are private property, so pack out all your trash and observe posted no-trespassing signs.

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        • Fires
        • Tents
        • Toilets
        • Alcohol
        Camper-submitted photo from Rabbit Hole Ranch
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        5. Rabbit Hole Ranch

        12 Reviews
        71 Photos
        145 Saves

        Camp in the San Luis Valley below snow-capped mountains and surrounded by sage brush and cacti in this high alpine desert. Nestled between the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Mountains at 7500’ in elevation, this dispersed campsite gives you magnificent views and a feeling of peaceful privacy.

        Easy access to Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mt. Blanca, Zapata Falls, and Hooper Hot Springs.

        This area is great for photography, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and solitude.

        This place gets busy on holidays but we’ll find a place for you!

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • Dispersed
        • Firewood Available

        $36 / night

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          7. Tewksberry Trailhead #842

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          Tewksberry Trail makes a gentle ascent over scenic Meadow Pass between Cattle Mountain and Demijohn Peak. Throughout the trail, spruce, Douglas fir and aspen stands shade the pathway. Interspersed with the trees are open grassy meadows. For the first 2 miles, Tewksberry Creek meanders near and occasionally crosses the trail. A few Non-Forest Service System foot and horse trails depart from the main motorized trail. All ATV’s and Motorcycles must stay on the main motorized trail. If you wish to explore these non-system trails, park your ATV or motorcycle a few feet off the trail, and hike them.

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              9. Middle Frisco Trailhead #879

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              The Middle Frisco trail is 6.3 miles long. It begins at County Road 13 and ends at Frisco Lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Foot Travel, Horse Travel, Mountain Biking

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              10. Off Cow Camp Cabin

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              Overview

              Off Cow Camp is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at 10,500 feet on Burro Creek near an off-highway vehicle trail. The cabin and barn were renovated in 2010 and a vault toilet was installed. Visitors may reserve the cabin for a maximum of fourteen nights to allow others the opportunity to rent the cabin.

              Recreation

              The surrounding area offers many recreation opportunities, including hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, and fishing.

              Natural Features

              There are meadows, aspen groves and spruce/fir forests near the cabin. At 13, 200 feet, Bennett Peak sits southeast of the cabin. Fitton Guard Station is located 400 yards upstream from Off Cow Camp and is available as a rental cabin to the public.

              Nearby Attractions

              The Burro Creek off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails connect many miles of OHV trails and forest roads in the area. The trails are also used by motorcycles, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. During the winter, snowmobilers and backcountry skiers use the area near the cabin.

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              $25 / night

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            Recent Tent Reviews In South Fork

            495 Reviews of 33 South Fork Campgrounds


            • sportzfytv A.
              Camper-submitted photo from Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge
              Oct. 22, 2024

              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.
              Camper-submitted photo from Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge
              Oct. 22, 2024

              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/

            • Rick T.
              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.

            • 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.

            • 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.

            • 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 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.

            • K
              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.

            • Allen
              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.

            • DThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from New Jack Road
              Aug. 18, 2024

              New Jack Road

              Long road, lots of choices!

              Down a dirt road, you get to where you make a turn, and immediately you’ll start seeing unimproved site. The better sites appear to be closest to that turn, but if you keep driving you’ll find plenty of sites not within earshot of anyone else.

              One think I noticed with ATT service you’ll get 2, sometimes 3 bars by my location (below). As I drove the road I was seeing mostly 1-2 bars.

              Bring your own everything and enjoy the peaceful and quiet!

            • RThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Springs
              Aug. 14, 2024

              Turkey Springs

              Quite Spot in the Trees

              Nice quiet area outside of Pagosa Springs. Lots of flat spaces, road is bumpy with some potholes, but not bad at all for BLM. 1-2 bars of Verizon LTE depending on where you are. We parked fairly fair up the road, no traffic.

            • Emma T.The Dyrt ADMIN User
              Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Springs
              Aug. 12, 2024

              Turkey Springs

              Quiet and private camping in the woods

              We had no trouble finding available spots out here on weekend nights, tons of open spaces to choose from. It rained quite a bit during the nights but never got muddy enough to get stuck anywhere. We had some surprise cow guests stop by in the morning! Lots of fun biking nearby!

            • Abby H.
              Camper-submitted photo from Del Norte Dispersed Camping
              Aug. 5, 2024

              Del Norte Dispersed Camping

              Incredible spot during the week

              Incredible spot, river is incredibly cold even in August. Most sites have river access: Wildlife is abundant. Air is cool. One of the most beautiful spots I’ve ever camped at. The only downside? The F’n ATVS. Disrespectful to other campers and stir up SO much dust, also just out right dangerous? Because of this the road is full of washboards. Folks out here apparently also do not care to pick up their trash or have any common curtesy of how to leave a campsite. Very unfortunate:( PSA: clean up your trash and pack out your used toilet paper…. 🤢 We stayed at 3 different sites. Sites get better the further along you go, road is rough but nothing a standard 4x4 vehicle can’t handle. (We have a Toyota Tacoma) There are hiking trails/ ATV trails too. We will definitely be back. Great spot during the week when there’s less traffic!

            • Tom S.
              Camper-submitted photo from The Last Resort RV Park & Campground
              Aug. 4, 2024

              The Last Resort RV Park & Campground

              Excellent private campground for tenting

              We enjoy tenting in relatively primitive national forests and usually avoid private campgrounds. But our friends recommended Last Resort on the River, and we were pleasantly surprised. The tent sites are separated from the RV sites in a forested area along the river. We shared a campsite on the river that had lots of trees and plenty of room for two tents and a canopy. Several other tent sites are carved out of the brush along the river. This makes a very nice setting with lots of privacy. The sound of the river is soothing and there was very little sound from the road. 

              It was a short walk to the amenities of the campground. There is a picnic shelter where we sat out a rainstorm, a very nice bathhouse for showering and washing dishes, as well as a comfortable indoor sitting area and another outdoor area with chairs and a fire pit. Ice and firewood are available at the office. Rich delivered them to our site. There are also some ice cream treats there and a few snacks. There is a fishing pond and a volleyball court. The rabbit hutch would have entertained the kids, if we had any with us. 

              There is no cell service, but the wifi was excellent and reached our campsite on the river. My wife was able to participate in a Zoom meeting from the picnic shelter where there was a convenient electrical outlet for her computer. 

              Rich is continually upgrading the property. He was very responsive and always willing to help. We highly recommend this campground.

            • cvermeyen
              Camper-submitted photo from Pagosa Pines RV Park
              Aug. 2, 2024

              Pagosa Pines RV Park

              Awesome!

              This little campground is so beautiful and clean! We had an awesome end site. The host was very nice and gave us the rundown on all of the amenities. Sweet little rocking chair porch. Would definitely stay again.

            • Ben H.
              Camper-submitted photo from Lower Piedra River Camp
              Jul. 24, 2024

              Lower Piedra River Camp

              Beautiful

              Great camping area, stayed here for just one night. There was plenty of camping areas along the river. About 8 spots. Some were large enough to handle RVs. Others you might require four-wheel drive.

            • Ben H.
              Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Creek Road
              Jul. 21, 2024

              Turkey Creek Road

              Great views

              Nice area, seems like 3+ camping areas, I stayed here for about 4 days. Some fire pits and good views on the drive up. Road was not busy. Verizon signal was spotty. Most of the time I did not have any signal.

            • Ben H.
              Camper-submitted photo from Forest Road 37
              Jul. 18, 2024

              Forest Road 37

              Remote

              There only seemed to be about 2 camping spots. However there is area to just pull off and park. I stayed here 1 night no issues. There is no Verizon phone signal. Stayed at the first large pull off with a stone circle fireplace. It was nice and quite, not a busy road.

            • tThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Upper Mill Creek
              Jul. 7, 2024

              Upper Mill Creek

              Upper Mill Creek

              Open space far away from access road where you’ll hear the nearby creek. Relaxing private space.

            • MThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Pass Campground
              Jul. 3, 2024

              Buffalo Pass Campground

              Beautiful and secluded

              I absolutely loved this campground, it was a little closer than the listed 27 miles out of Saguache. There were multiple relatively clean bathrooms. There was a water spigot. The campsites were easy to access and were not too close or too far from eachother. It was absolutely gorgeous but I had no service with AT&T in the camp, except when I got out to Route 114. That’s the only reason I put 4 instead of 5 stars.

            • Macy E.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Pass Creek
              Jul. 3, 2024

              Pass Creek

              Roof top tent camping

              This place was perfect for a little one night stop. I am not sure if I would stay much longer, the spots are pretty out in the open not much privacy. there was a couple of spots that are further away from others but most spots are near each other. No bugs, there was service, and saw quite a bit of wild life. It’s closer to the road so we could hear some traffic if it bothers you. roughly about 10 spots



            Guide to South Fork

            Camping near South Fork, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning scenery and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.

            What to do:

            • Fishing: The San Juan River is a popular spot for anglers. One camper mentioned, "The campgrounds are located on the San Juan River with good access for fishing," highlighting the ease of casting a line right from your campsite at Pagosa Riverside Campground.
            • Hiking: There are numerous trails in the area. A visitor at East Fork Campground shared, "The campground is extremely well maintained, has accessibility to vault toilets, very spacious campsites," making it a great base for exploring nearby trails.
            • Wildlife Watching: Campers often spot various wildlife. One reviewer at West Fork Dispersed noted, "Abundant chipmunks and hummingbirds," which adds to the natural experience.

            What campers like:

            • Clean Facilities: Many campers appreciate well-kept restrooms and showers. A review for Pagosa Riverside Campground stated, "The restrooms and showers are clean and well kept," which is a big plus for many.
            • Friendly Hosts: Campers often mention the welcoming atmosphere. One camper at East Fork Campground said, "The host was so nice... he was also kind about our needs," making the stay even more enjoyable.
            • Scenic Views: The beautiful surroundings are a highlight. A visitor at Turkey Creek Road remarked, "We had a great view, plenty of space and privacy," which is what many seek in a camping experience.

            What you should know:

            • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like East Fork Campground, do not have electric hookups or showers, so be prepared for a more rustic experience.
            • Bugs: Depending on the season, mosquitoes can be a nuisance. A camper at West Fork Dispersed mentioned, "It’s VERY buggy," so bringing bug spray is a good idea.
            • Road Conditions: Some access roads can be rough. A review for Del Norte Dispersed Camping noted, "The road is bumpy and rutted but nothing your average passenger car couldn’t get to," which is helpful to know for vehicle planning.

            Tips for camping with families:

            • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds. One camper at Woods & River RV Park mentioned, "Fun kids area with playground and treehouse with zip line," making it a great spot for families.
            • Spacious Campsites: Choose campgrounds that offer space between sites for privacy. A visitor at Pagosa Riverside Campground appreciated, "Enough space between campgrounds to have privacy."
            • Plan for Activities: Bring games or outdoor toys. A camper at Turkey Creek Road suggested, "Great views... close enough to head to Pagosa for a soak," indicating nearby attractions for family fun.

            Tips from RVers:

            • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure to confirm if the campground has electric hookups. A review for Woods & River RV Park noted, "Had full hookups," which is essential for RV travelers.
            • Space for Big Rigs: Look for campgrounds that are big rig friendly. One camper at East Fork Campground mentioned, "Almost every site is big and well spaced," which is a plus for larger vehicles.
            • Dump Stations: Ensure there's a sanitary dump station available. A visitor at Pagosa Riverside Campground appreciated the "dump station and general store," making it convenient for RVers.

            Camping near South Fork, Colorado, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. With beautiful landscapes and friendly campgrounds, it’s a great spot to unwind and enjoy nature.

            Frequently Asked Questions

            • Which is the most popular tent campsite near South Fork, CO?

              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near South Fork, CO is Turkey Creek Road with a 4.4-star rating from 15 reviews.

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