Can you reserve a site at Haviland Lake Campground?

Yes, Haviland Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Haviland Lake Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Haviland Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Haviland Lake Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Haviland Lake Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Haviland Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Haviland Lake Campground, Colorado — 41 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Haviland Lake Campground is situated on its beautiful namesake within the San Juan National Forest, 18 miles north of Durango. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and hiking opportunities in a scenic, natural setting. The popular campground is beautiful any time of the year.

Recreation

Haviland Lake is an 80-acre, no-wake lake with excellent boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. An accessible fishing dock is located on the lakeshore. Anglers cast for rainbow and brown trout. A Colorado Division of Wildlife fishing license is required to fish.

Several trailheads are in the vicinity. The Forebay Lake Trail begins in the campground and leads to small Forebay Lake, just over a mile east of the campground.

The historic Rico-to-Rockwood Wagon Road passes through Haviland and Chris Park. Built in the late 1800s, the road was used for six years until the railway opened.

Facilities

The campground offers single- and double-family sites, many of which have electric hookups. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are accessible vault toilets and drinking water.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the shore of Haviland Lake, among shady, towering ponderosa pines, at an elevation of 8,705 feet. Many sites have lake views and easy shoreline access. Campers are awarded spectacular views of the Hermosa Cliffs across the lake.

Contact Info

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

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

Season: May – October (limited services Sept - Nov) — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
41 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 48 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: LOOP A, LOOP B, LOOP C, LOOP D

Site types

24 Standard Nonelectric
17 Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

41 campsites at Haviland Lake Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
003	LOOP A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	16	🐾
004	LOOP A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	16	🐾
005	LOOP A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	16	🐾
006	LOOP A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	16	🐾
039	LOOP A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	16	🐾
040	LOOP A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
041	LOOP A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
042	LOOP A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
043	LOOP A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	28 ft	16	🐾
044	LOOP A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
045	LOOP A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
023	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	16	🐾
024	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
025	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
026	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
027	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
028	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
029	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
030	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
031	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
007	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
008	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	16	🐾
009	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
019	LOOP C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
020	LOOP C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
021	LOOP C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	16	🐾
022	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
032	LOOP C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
033	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
034	LOOP C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
035	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
036	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
037	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
038	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
010	LOOP D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	48 ft	8	🐾
011	LOOP D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	45 ft	8	🐾
012	LOOP D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	45 ft	16	🐾
013	LOOP D	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	—	18 ft	8	🐾
014	LOOP D	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
015	LOOP D	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	18 ft	8	🐾
016	LOOP D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Durango, travel north on Highway 550 for 18 miles to Haviland Lake Road. Turn right onto Haviland Lake Road and continue a mile to the campground.

37.53472, -107.80583 · 37°32'5.0"N 107°48'21.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.5 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 Haviland Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Haviland Lake Campground?: Yes, Haviland Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Haviland Lake Campground have?: 41 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Haviland Lake Campground?: 48 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Haviland Lake Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Haviland Lake Campground.
Does Haviland Lake Campground have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Haviland Lake Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Haviland Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Standard : $27 Premier: $34 Electric Hookup: $39 Double: $54

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 restrained. 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 = 45 ft

Accessibility:

Barrier-free campsites, picnic tables available. Haviland Lake offers barrier-free accessible piers.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Haviland Lake Campground

Chris Park 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Transfer Park Campground 8.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Florida Campground (Co) 9.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Miller Creek 12 mi · Campground · we watch it
Vallecito Campground 14.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Junction Creek Campground 15 mi · Campground · we watch it
Middle Mountain 17.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lower Hermosa Campground 6.2 mi · Campground
Sig Creek Campground 8.1 mi · Campground
Transfer Park Campground 8.5 mi · Campground
Florida Campground 8.8 mi · Campground
East Animas/Turtle Lake RMZ 14.6 mi · Facility

Contact

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

Haviland Lake Campground