South Mineral Campground — San Juan National Forest
Reviewed Sep. 30, 2018

South Mineral Campground

Down an access road about 4 miles is South Mineral Campground. On the way there you will pass several single dispersed campsites next to the river or in the reeds by the beaver ponds, as well as a few semi developed dispersed campgrounds. South Mineral is set back between the base of Ice Mountain and the river, with a really nice and fast rushing waterfall/cascade. There are essentially two loops, with around 25 sites that are nicely sized and spaced with great hammocking trees. The campground is fairly level with handicap access to several sites. There is no electric or water hook ups, but there is water available. There is a day use parking area for those who want to fish, as well as a parking area across from the entrance of the campground for hikers and backpackers heading up to Ice Lake or Clear Lake and beyond or just peak bagging. The vault toilets were clean-ish, but in the need of servicing (it was not long after the July 4th weekend). If you are in need of a shower, head into Silverton and go to the Red Mountain Lodge RV park office. You can get a key to the shower for $5. The showers are clean and not too busy in the middle of the day.

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  • Review photo of South Mineral Campground — San Juan National Forest by Annie C., September 30, 2018
  • Review photo of South Mineral Campground — San Juan National Forest by Annie C., September 30, 2018
  • Review photo of South Mineral Campground — San Juan National Forest by Annie C., September 30, 2018
  • Review photo of South Mineral Campground — San Juan National Forest by Annie C., September 30, 2018
  • Review photo of South Mineral Campground — San Juan National Forest by Annie C., September 30, 2018
  • Review photo of South Mineral Campground — San Juan National Forest by Annie C., September 30, 2018
  • Review photo of South Mineral Campground — San Juan National Forest by Annie C., September 30, 2018
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