Can you reserve a site at Vallecito Campground?

Yes, Vallecito Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Vallecito Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Vallecito Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Vallecito Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Vallecito Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Vallecito Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Vallecito Campground

Campground · Colorado · 79 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Juan National Forest (NF) · Open Access

79
Bookable sites: 50 ft
Max rig length: up to 8
People per site: 7,911 ft
Elevation

Overview

Vallecito Campground is a very popular site and one of the largest within the San Juan National Forest. It sits on Vallecito Creek, adjacent to the Weminuche Wilderness. Visitors enjoy the area for its trail and fishing opportunities, which are part of a very scenic, natural setting.

Recreation

Vallecito Creek offers fishing for rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout. Anglers must use artificial flies and lures due to the creek's location within the wilderness area.

The Vallecito Creek Trail begins at the campground entrance. This popular trail is open to hiking and horseback riding only and is a main access point to the Weminuche Wilderness.

Parking is available at the trailhead. Hitching racks and a horse staging area with a loading ramp for livestock is on-site, but no overnight horse camping is allowed.

Facilities

The campground offers 80 single-family sites, a few of which have electric hookups. Sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Day-use picnic sites are located along the creek at the campground entrance and are available for a fee.

Natural Features

Vallecito, which is Spanish for "little valley," sits at an elevation of 8,000 feet, high in the beautiful San Juan Mountains. A forest of ponderosa pine, aspen and gambel oak trees covers the campground. Most sites are large and fairly level.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Nearby Attractions

Vallecito Lake is located four miles from the campground and offers boating, water skiing, fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as beautiful scenery.

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: May – October (limited services Sept-Oct, weather dependent)) — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
79 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 50 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: LOOP B, LOOP C, LOOP D, LOOP W

Site types

66 Standard Nonelectric
13 Standard Electric

Amenities

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

Not recorded upstream: fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

79 campsites at Vallecito Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
001	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	32 ft	8	🐾
002	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
003	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	30 ft	8	🐾
004	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
005	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	32 ft	8	🐾
006	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Riverfront	28 ft	8	🐾
007	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	32 ft	8	🐾
008	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	32 ft	8	🐾
009	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
010	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
011	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
012	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	—	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
013	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	20 ft	8	🐾
014	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
015	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
016	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	—	—	30 ft	8	🐾
017	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
018	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	32 ft	8	🐾
019	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
020	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	—	38 ft	8	🐾
021	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	—	32 ft	8	🐾
022	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
023	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
024	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	32 ft	8	🐾
025	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	32 ft	8	🐾
026	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	32 ft	8	🐾
027	LOOP B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	50 ft	8	🐾
028	LOOP B	Standard Electric	Back In	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
029	LOOP B	Standard Electric	Back In	—	Severe	—	30 ft	8	🐾
030	LOOP B	Standard Electric	Back In	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
031	LOOP B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
001	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
002	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
003	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
004	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
005	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
006	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
007	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
008	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
009	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
010	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	32 ft	8	🐾
011	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
012	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
014	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
015	LOOP C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
001	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
002	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
003	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
004	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
005	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
006	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
007	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
008	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
009	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
010	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
011	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
012	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	—	50 ft	8	🐾
013	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
014	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
015	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
016	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
017	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
001	LOOP W	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
002	LOOP W	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
003	LOOP W	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
004	LOOP W	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
005	LOOP W	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
006	LOOP W	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
007	LOOP W	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
008	LOOP W	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
009	LOOP W	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
010	LOOP W	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
011	LOOP W	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
012	LOOP W	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
013	LOOP W	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
014	LOOP W	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
015	LOOP W	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
016	LOOP W	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
017	LOOP W	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From the western side of the reservoir, on County Road 501, pass through the community of Vallecito. Turn north on County Road 500 and drive about 3 miles to the campground.

37.47750, -107.54667 · 37°28'39.0"N 107°32'48.0"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	3.2	3.0	3.0	2.0	2.0	0.8	2.3	3.4	3.0	2.6	2.7	3.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 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 Vallecito Campground

Can you reserve a site at Vallecito Campground?: Yes, Vallecito Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Vallecito Campground have?: 79 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Vallecito Campground?: 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Vallecito Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Vallecito Campground.
Does Vallecito Campground have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Vallecito Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Vallecito Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Standard: $27 Premium: $34 Electric Hookup: $39

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

USDA Forest Service's own page

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