Can you reserve a site at Palisades Horse Camp?

Yes, Palisades Horse Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Palisades Horse Camp?

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

Are pets allowed at Palisades Horse Camp?

Yes, pets are allowed at Palisades Horse Camp.

Are campfires allowed at Palisades Horse Camp?

Campfires are allowed at Palisades Horse Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Palisades Horse Camp, Colorado — 12 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Palisades Horse Camp is located 30 miles north of Pagosa Springs, high in the San Juan National Forest. This beautiful area has excellent horseback riding and hiking trails and an abundance of wildlife.

Recreation

Hiking and horseback riding trails are the main attraction at Palisades. The Williams Creek Trail leads directly from the campground into the Weminuche Wilderness, crossing the Continental Divide.

Facilities

This equestrian campground offers single- and double-family campsites to campers with horses. Corrals with feeding bins are provided. The corrals are divided into two sections with room for two to three horses on each side, depending on horse temperaments. Hitching racks are set up throughout the campground and a water tank is on-site.

Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A campground host is on-site, and is very knowledgeable about the area.

Natural Features

The campground is nestled in a stand of pine, spruce and fir trees, and sits at an elevation of 8,300 feet. The area provides panoramic views of the surrounding meadows and mountains. Williams Creek flows nearby.

The surrounding forest provides a prime wildlife habitat. Bears, deer, elk and moose frequent the area.

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: Mid-June – November (limited services Sept - Nov) — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
12 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: Loop A

Site types

12 Equestrian Nonelectric

Amenities

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

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

12 campsites at Palisades Horse Camp

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	Loop A	Equestrian Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	16	🐾
002	Loop A	Equestrian Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
003	Loop A	Equestrian Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	16	🐾
004	Loop A	Equestrian Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
005	Loop A	Equestrian Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	16	🐾
006	Loop A	Equestrian Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
007	Loop A	Equestrian Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
008	Loop A	Equestrian Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
009	Loop A	Equestrian Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
010	Loop A	Equestrian Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
011	Loop A	Equestrian Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	16	🐾
012	Loop A	Equestrian Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Pagosa Springs, at the intersection of Highway 160 and Piedra Road/County Road 600, turn north and drive approximately 23 miles to Williams Creek Road/Forest Road 640. Turn right and drive approximately 7 miles to the campground.

37.54639, -107.19667 · 37°32'47.0"N 107°11'48.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7 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 Palisades Horse Camp

Can you reserve a site at Palisades Horse Camp?: Yes, Palisades Horse Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Palisades Horse Camp have?: 12 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Palisades Horse Camp?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Palisades Horse Camp?: Yes, pets are allowed at Palisades Horse Camp.
Does Palisades Horse Camp have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Palisades Horse Camp?: Campfires are allowed at Palisades Horse Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Standard: $27 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 sites are available.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Palisades Horse Camp

Cimarrona (CO) 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Teal 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Williams Creek Campground 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bridge 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Thirty Mile 12.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
River Hill 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Copper Creek Trailhead 9.6 mi · Facility
Love Lake Picnic Site 12.4 mi · Facility
Rio Grande Reservoir Boating Site 13.3 mi · Facility
Ivy Creek Trailhead # 805 14.3 mi · Facility
Road Canyon Campground 14.4 mi · Campground
Road Canyon Boat Ramp 15.4 mi · Facility

Contact

Email rlynd@goexplorus.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-17.

Palisades Horse Camp