Can you reserve a site at East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO)?

Yes, East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO)?

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

Are pets allowed at East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO)?

Yes, pets are allowed at East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO).

Are campfires allowed at East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO)?

Campfires are allowed at East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO), Colorado — 25 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

East Fork Campground is located 11 miles northeast of Pagosa Springs, just off U.S. Highway 160, along the East Fork Road. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, hiking and scenic opportunities.

Recreation

The East Fork offers plenty of fishing opportunities upstream from the campground. Trailheads for the Coal Creek Trail and the Quartz Ridge Trail are at Sand Creek, 2-5 miles beyond the campground.

Facilities

The campground offers several single-family sites, many with views of the river below. There are a few level pull-through parking spaces for RVs. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

The campground sits on a ridge overlooking the East Fork of the San Juan River. Some sites have views of the river, but it's a long way down the hill. Short, but steep trails lead down the hill, to the riverbanks. A forest of ponderosa pine and gambel oak trees shades the campground. At 7,700 feet, temperatures can be a bit warmer than at surrounding campgrounds.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Silver Falls is located a few miles up East Fork Road past the campground. A short trail leads to the base of the falls. Mountain bikers often ride to Silver Falls. Beyond its junction with Forest Road 684, the East Fork Road is negotiable only by 4WD. Off-road vehicle enthusiasts enjoy the upper section to Elwood Pass.

Treasure Falls, located just off Highway 160 about five miles from the campground, is an impressive 100' waterfall with a short hike.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service 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

25 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Loop A

Site types

25 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

25 campsites at East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
001	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	26 ft	8	🐾
002	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	26 ft	8	🐾
004	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	24 ft	8	🐾
005	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	34 ft	8	🐾
006	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Moderate	—	26 ft	8	🐾
007	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
008	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	32 ft	8	🐾
009	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	32 ft	8	🐾
010	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	28 ft	8	🐾
011	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Riverfront	28 ft	8	🐾
012	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Severe	—	26 ft	8	🐾
013	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Moderate	—	26 ft	8	🐾
014	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
015	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
016	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	26 ft	8	🐾
017	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Moderate	—	26 ft	8	🐾
018	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	22 ft	8	🐾
019	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	—	26 ft	8	🐾
020	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	—	26 ft	8	🐾
021	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Riverfront	24 ft	8	🐾
022	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	32 ft	8	🐾
023	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Riverfront	24 ft	8	🐾
024	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Riverfront	26 ft	8	🐾
025	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Riverfront	26 ft	8	🐾
026	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	26 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From downtown Pagosa Springs, travel 11 miles east on Highway 160 to the junction with East Fork Road (Forest Road 667). Turn right and continue less than a mile to the campground on the right.

37.37417, -106.88667 · 37°22'27.0"N 106°53'12.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.4 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 East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO)

Can you reserve a site at East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO)?: Yes, East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO) have?: 25 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO)?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO)?: Yes, pets are allowed at East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO).
Does East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO) have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO)?: Campfires are allowed at East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-17.

East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO)