Transfer Campground
Campground · Colorado · 17 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
San Juan National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 17
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 30
- People per site
- 8,920 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Transfer Campground, located approximately 11 miles north of Mancos, Colorado in the San Juan National Forest, is known for its access to many area recreation trails.Recreation
Recreational opportunities abound at and near this facility for horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking and ATV riding. Many campers bring their ATVs and motorbikes to ride on the Aspen Loop Trail (just 1/2 mile north of the campground).There are a number of trailheads nearby the campground, including Big Al Interpretive Trail, Rim Trail and Box Canyon Trail. More trails are available in the surrounding area including: Chicken Creek Trail, Morrison Trail, Gold Run Trail and West Mancos Trail.
Facilities
The campground offers 12 first-come, first-serve family sites and one overnight group site.The reservable group site has five double picnic tables, a large group area, a serving table and cooking grills. A vault toilet restroom is located near the group area.
The 12 first-come, first-serve campsites offer one vault toilet and barrier free camping. Parking spaces are small, but can accommodate some RVs.
Horses are not allowed in the campground, but there are corrals with five sites adjacent to the campground on Forest Road 561.
Natural Features
The campground is situated at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Surrounded by whispering aspen and making for a great camping atmosphere, visitors will enjoy the sounds of birds and the occasional horse neighing in the corrals across the road.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Nearby Attractions
Visit the Jackson Gulch Reservoir, just six miles south of the campground for a relaxing day of fishing or hike one of the many trails nearby the campground. Visit the historic town of Mancos and learn about the Ancestral Puebloans who inhabited this area from approximately AD 1 to AD 1300.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.
Group Sites
Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use 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 – September (limited services Sept - Nov) — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 17 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 30 people per site
- Loops: Equestrian, TRANSFER GROUP CAMPGROUND, Transfer
Site types
- 12 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Equestrian Nonelectric
- 1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups.
17 campsites at Transfer Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H01 | Equestrian | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| H02 | Equestrian | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| H03 | Equestrian | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| H04 | Equestrian | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| 001- Group Site | TRANSFER GROUP CAMPGROUND | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Slight | 25 ft | 30 | 🐾 |
| 001 | Transfer | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 36 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Transfer | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| 003 | Transfer | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| 004 | Transfer | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| 005 | Transfer | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| 006 | Transfer | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 31 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | Transfer | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 1 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | Transfer | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| 009 | Transfer | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | Transfer | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| 011 | Transfer | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | Transfer | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 0 |
Getting there
From Mancos, CO: travel 1/4 mile north on Hwy 184, turn right on West Mancos Road (Forest Road 561) and travel 10.5 miles to the campground. Most of the road is unpaved, but has a good gravel surface. PLEASE NOTE that the Horse Sites are located before reaching the campground on the opposite side of the road off FSR 561, a totally separate area.
37.46722, -108.21000 · 37°28'2.0"N 108°12'36.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.4 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 Transfer Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Transfer Campground?
- Yes, Transfer Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Transfer Campground have?
- 17 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Transfer Campground?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Transfer Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Transfer Campground.
- Does Transfer Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Transfer Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Transfer Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Transfer Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Transfer Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Standard: $24 Group: $75
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.
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Contact
- Phone 970-882-7296
- Email rlynd@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
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