Can you reserve a site at Thirty Mile?

Yes, Thirty Mile is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Thirty Mile?

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

Are campfires allowed at Thirty Mile?

Campfires are allowed at Thirty Mile. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Thirty Mile, Colorado — 35 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Thirty Mile Campground is nestled on the banks of the Rio Grande River, just a short mile from the Rio Grande Reservoir. The location is perfect for anyone who loves to spend time fishing, canoeing and swimming. In addition, there are two trailheads and regular interpretive programs located at the campground.

Across from the Thirty Mile is the Weminuche Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in Colorado. It's a famously rugged region with three mountain peaks reaching over 14,000 feet.

Recreation

Anglers and hikers are common campers at Thirty Mile, and the San Juan Mountains provide great fun for backpackers and horse packers.

Two trailheads, Squaw Creek and Weminuche Pass, lead eager hikers into the Weminuche Wilderness and link up to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

Facilities

No electric site hookups are available. Firewood is sold onsite. There is ample parking for day visitors but stock unloading and horse trailers are not permitted. Sites are designed for both tent and trailer camping. Drinking water is available.

Natural Features

The campground is located in a meadow among mature spruce and aspen trees, just between the Rio Grande River and Squaw Creek. All sites are nicely shaded and some overlook the creek.

The Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to dense wilderness.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

The facts

Season: Memorial Day Weekend – The second Monday of September. — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
35 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 90 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: THIR

Site types

35 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

35 campsites at Thirty Mile

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
002	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
003	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
004	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	86 ft	8
005	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	60 ft	8
006	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8
007	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	90 ft	8
008	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
009	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	60 ft	8
010	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
011	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	60 ft	8
012	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	80 ft	16
013	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
014	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
015	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8
016	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
017	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
018	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	8
019	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
020	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
021	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	50 ft	16
022	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
023	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
024	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
025	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8
026	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
027	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	8
028	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	59 ft	8
029	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	8
030	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
031	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—
032	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	8
033	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—
034	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
035	THIR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8

Getting there

From Alamosa, go west on US 160 to South Fork. Turn northwest on State Highway 149 through Creede. Continue on Highway 149 to mile marker 41, turn west (gravel road) on Rio Grande Reservoir Road and continue for 12 miles to Thirty Mile Campground.

37.72333, -107.25750 · 37°43'24.0"N 107°15'27.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Season Dates/ Site Type/ Nightly/Daily Rates Friday before Memorial Day - Labor Day Weekend / Single Site / $29.00 weekends and holidays $31.00 Double Site / $58.00 weekends and holidays $62.00

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Thirty Mile

Can you reserve a site at Thirty Mile?: Yes, Thirty Mile is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Thirty Mile have?: 35 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Thirty Mile?: 90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Thirty Mile?: Campfires are allowed at Thirty Mile. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single site - $29 - $33/night. Double site - $58 - $62/night. Day use - $12/day (picnicking). Shoulder season - $10/night (Sometime after Labor Day weekend) Fee envelopes and a collection box are located near the entrance.

Restrictions:

On Rio Grande Reservoir and Road Canyon Reservoirs, boats are allowed; no wakes, trolling motors OK. Primitive boat ramp

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Thirty Mile

River Hill 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Palisades Horse Camp 12.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cimarrona (CO) 13 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rio Grande Reservoir Boating Site 1.6 mi · Facility
Road Canyon Campground 4.2 mi · Campground
Road Canyon Boat Ramp 5.1 mi · Facility
Crooked Creek Dispersed Area 7 mi · Campground
Texas Creek Summer Home Group Trailhead 7.1 mi · Facility
Spring Creek Reservoir Picnic Site 8.2 mi · Facility
Bristol Head Campground 9 mi · Campground
Silver Thread Campground 9.1 mi · Campground
North Clear Creek Campground 10 mi · Campground

Contact

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

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