Lower South Fork Trailhead, Trail 724 & 720

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

South San Juan Wilderness · Restricted Access

11,440 ft
Elevation

There are two trailheads are within 500 yards of each other. The Lower South Fork Trailhead is the main trailhead, and South Fork Trailhead is for overflow parking. Access to Trails 724 and 720 is through these two trailheads.

Getting there

37.23926, -106.62535 · 37°14'21.3"N 106°37'31.3"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.03.33.12.71.70.82.42.82.02.33.03.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.6 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 Lower South Fork Trailhead, Trail 724 & 720

Can you reserve a site at Lower South Fork Trailhead, Trail 724 & 720?
No. Lower South Fork Trailhead, Trail 724 & 720 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Lower South Fork Trailhead, Trail 724 & 720

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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