Matterhorn

Campground · Colorado · 28 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Uncompahgre National Forest (NF) · Open Access

28
Bookable sites
40 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
8
Accessible sites
9,472 ft
Elevation
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, Gunnison National Forest
Photo: Share the Experience, Doris Stafford · Recreation.gov

Overview

Matterhorn Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145), near the quaint town of Telluride, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery, hiking and off-road opportunities.

Recreation

The Galloping Goose Trail #449 can be accessed from the campground. This 8.4-mile trail leads past a restored train trestle, over two trail bridges and along segments of the historic Rio Grande Southern Railway. The trail is open to hiking, biking and horseback riding.

Many scenic driving routes, both paved and off-road, can be found in the area. Additional hiking trails crisscross the surrounding mountains. Lizard Head Wilderness is about 3 miles from the campground.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Some sites are accessible and some have full RV hookups. Flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers and trash collection are provided.

Natural Features

Most sites on the outer edge of the campground are wooded. Sites on the inside are more open.

Most sites have pleasant views, especially the walk-to tent sites, which have unobstructed and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

Nearby Attractions

The charming and historic town of Telluride is just 7miles away, offering dining and lodging options, live music, shopping, museums, galleries and plenty of summer activities.

A free, scenic gondola connects Telluride with nearby Mountain Village, a small town with additional shopping and dining opportunities. On the gondola, visitors are awarded a panoramic view of the town and surrounding mountains.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

The facts

  • 28 bookable sites
  • 8 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 40 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: MATTERHORN

Site types

  • 21 Standard Nonelectric
  • 4 Standard Electric
  • 3 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Sewer hookups
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

28 campsites at Matterhorn

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
001MATTERHORNStandard Nonelectric——40 ft8 🐾
002MATTERHORNStandard Nonelectric——40 ft8 🐾
003MATTERHORNStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8♿ 🐾
004MATTERHORNStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved40 ft8♿ 🐾
005MATTERHORNStandard Nonelectric——40 ft8 🐾
006MATTERHORNStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved40 ft8♿ 🐾
007MATTERHORNStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8♿ 🐾
008MATTERHORNStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved30 ft8 🐾
009MATTERHORNStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8♿ 🐾
010MATTERHORNStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
011MATTERHORNStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
012MATTERHORNTent Only Nonelectric———8 🐾
013MATTERHORNTent Only Nonelectric———8 🐾
014MATTERHORNTent Only Nonelectric———8 🐾
015MATTERHORNStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
016MATTERHORNStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
017MATTERHORNStandard Nonelectric——40 ft8 🐾
018MATTERHORNStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved40 ft8 🐾
019MATTERHORNStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
020MATTERHORNStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
021MATTERHORNStandard Nonelectric——40 ft8 🐾
022MATTERHORNStandard Nonelectric——40 ft8 🐾
023MATTERHORNStandard Nonelectric——40 ft8 🐾
024MATTERHORNStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8♿ 🐾
025MATTERHORNStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8♿ 🐾
026MATTERHORNStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8♿ 🐾
027MATTERHORNStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
028MATTERHORNStandard Nonelectric——40 ft8 🐾

Getting there

From Telluride, travel approximately 7 miles south on Highway 145. Watch for campground signs; the turn off from the road is on the left.

37.84472, -107.88111 · 37°50'41.0"N 107°52'52.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in2.62.42.52.62.30.92.82.92.62.42.42.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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More photos

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, Gunnison National Forest
Photo: Share the Experience, Doris Stafford · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Matterhorn

Can you reserve a site at Matterhorn?
Yes, Matterhorn is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Matterhorn have?
28 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Matterhorn?
40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Matterhorn?
Yes, pets are allowed at Matterhorn.
Does Matterhorn have hookups?
Electric, Water, Sewer.

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

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