Can you reserve a site at Chris Park?

Yes, Chris Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Chris Park?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Chris Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Chris Park.

Are campfires allowed at Chris Park?

Campfires are allowed at Chris Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Chris Park, Colorado — 3 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Chris Park is located near Haviland Lake in southwestern Colorado, 18 miles north of Durango. Visitors enjoy the area for its hiking, canoeing and fishing opportunities.

Recreation

Several trailheads are in the vicinity, including Forebay, Goulding, Elbert Creek and Purgatory Flats. The historic Rico-to-Rockwood Wagon Road passes through Chris Park. Built in the late 1800s, the road was used for six years until the railway opened.

Facilities

The campground offers three group sites. Sites 1 and 2 can accommodate up to 75 people each. Site 3 can accommodate up to 150 people, and includes a picnic shelter with electricity and grills. A volleyball court is located near this site as well. Picnic tables and campfire rings provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a mostly flat, open area, shaded by scattered ponderosa pine trees. Haviland Lake is a short drive from the site.

Nearby Attractions

Beautiful Haviland Lake is less than two miles from the campground. The 80-acre, no-wake lake offers boating, canoeing and fishing. Accessible fishing docks are located on the lakeshore.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Charges & Cancellations

Group Sites

Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

The facts

Season: Late May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
3 bookable sites
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 150 people per site
Loops: CHRI

Site types

2 Group Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

3 campsites at Chris Park

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	CHRI	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	75	🐾
2	CHRI	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	75	🐾
3	CHRI	Group Shelter Electric	Pull Through	Paved	40 ft	150	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Durango, travel north on Highway 550 for about 18 miles to the campground. Turn at Haviland Lake sign, continue for a half-mile, then turn right at the intersection.

37.51639, -107.80000 · 37°30'59.0"N 107°47'60.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Chris Park

Can you reserve a site at Chris Park?: Yes, Chris Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Chris Park have?: 3 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Chris Park?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Chris Park?: Yes, pets are allowed at Chris Park.
Does Chris Park have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Chris Park?: Campfires are allowed at Chris Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Chris Park also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Chris Park's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$125/night - $250/night

Restrictions:

Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am. Please be a good neighbor and limit use of generators to no more than one hour at a time.
Dogs must be leashed or otherwise physically retrained. Do not leave pets unattended.
Check-out time: 12:00 pm; Check-in time: 2:00 pm - if the site is empty, campers may come in anytime.
Standard single site occupancy is 8, but a single family with > 8 members is acceptable.
Equipment with wheels (RVs, campers, cars) must fit in the parking spur. There is not any overflow parking available.
Max RV size = 50 ft

Accessibility:

Group site 3 is a barrier-free group camp area.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Chris Park

Haviland Lake Campground 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Florida Campground (Co) 8.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Miller Creek 10.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Junction Creek Campground 14 mi · Campground · we watch it
Vallecito Campground 14.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Middle Mountain 16.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lower Hermosa Campground 5.3 mi · Campground
Transfer Park Campground 7.5 mi · Campground
Florida Campground 7.8 mi · Campground
Sig Creek Campground 9.3 mi · Campground
East Animas/Turtle Lake RMZ 13.5 mi · Facility

Contact

Email rlynd@goexplorus.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Chris Park