Upper South Fork Trailhead #720

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Rio Grande National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,334 ft
Elevation

The Upper South Fork Trail head begins at the dispersal camping site approx. 1 1/2 miles above the Lower South Fork Trailhead. There is a trail that follows the east side of the Conejos River and ends at the Lower South Fork Trailhead. The trail is open to the following uses: Mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, and backpacking.

Getting there

37.27844, -106.47954 · 37°16'42.4"N 106°28'46.3"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, 8 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 Upper South Fork Trailhead #720

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

Camping near Upper South Fork Trailhead #720

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

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