Public Campground
Upper South Fork Trailhead #720
Upper South Fork Trailhead #720 is located near the San Juan Mountains in Colorado, offering a landscape of rugged terrain and forested areas. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during cooler months to highs in the 80s during warmer seasons. Nearby, visitors can explore the Rio Grande National Forest and the Great Sand Dunes National Park, providing opportunities for hiking and sightseeing.
Description
The Upper South Fork Trail head begins at the dispersal camping site approx. 1 1/2 miles above the Lower South Fork Trailhead. There is a trail that follows the east side of the Conejos River and ends at the Lower South Fork Trailhead. The trail is open to the following uses: Mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, and backpacking.
Detours Nearby

Elwood Cabin
45 min away

East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
2 hrs 4 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 41 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 3 hrs 2 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 17 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 56 min from Colorado Springs, CO
Location
Upper South Fork Trailhead #720 is located in Colorado
Coordinates
37.27843587 N
106.47954 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites

