Established Camping
Purgatoire Campground
Purgatoire Campground is located near varied terrain with forests and mountains in Colorado. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the San Juan National Forest and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Description
National Forest
Purgatoire Campground is nestled near the headwaters of the Purgatoire River in the beautiful Culebra Range of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The primitive campground is laid out on two loops. One is a large grassy meadow with sites that accommodate equestrian campers and one that is wooded with aspen and spruce. Constructed by the Youth Conservation Corp in 1976, Purgatoire was originally named Potato Patch Campground. The river provides nice fishing and a trailhead attracts hikers and horseback riders.
Campsites come with campfire rings, picnic tables and vault toilets. Equestrian sites can fit large horse trailers. Drinking water is from a hand pump and parking aprons are grass and gravel. Trash service is provided.
Location
Purgatoire Campground is located in Colorado
Coordinates
37.62900029 N
107.80700055 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 23 min from Farmington
- 2 hrs 50 min from Grand Junction
- 4 hrs 3 min from Santa Fe
- 5 hrs 8 min from Pueblo
