Can you reserve a site at West Fork Campground?

Yes, West Fork Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at West Fork Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at West Fork Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at West Fork Campground.

Are campfires allowed at West Fork Campground?

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

West Fork Campground, Colorado — 27 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

West Fork Campground sits near the West Fork San Juan River in a secluded 10-acre area, just over a mile from Highway 160. Visitors enjoy the area for its hiking opportunities and plentiful solitude.

Recreation

The West Fork and nearby Wolf Creek offer fishing opportunities, but are heavily fished streams. Only skilled and patient fishermen have much luck in these waters.

The West Fork Trail, also known as the Rainbow Trail, leads into the Weminuche Wilderness from a trailhead a mile beyond the campground. The first portion of the trail passes through private property, so please stay on the trail and leave the gates as you find them.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, some of which are adjacent to the river but without direct views. Most sites are suitable for large RVs. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.

Natural Features

The campground is situated among a forest of mixed conifers, where sites have sun and shade. The West Fork can be heard, but not seen from the campground.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Trailheads for Windy Pass and Treasure Mountain Trails are located across Highway 160 from the West Fork Road turnoff.

Treasure Falls, located off Highway 160 about three miles from the campground, is an impressive 100-foot waterfall with a short hike leading to its base.

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 – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
27 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Loop A

Site types

27 Standard 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.

Book on Recreation.gov

27 campsites at West Fork Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
002	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
003	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
004	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
005	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
006	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
007	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
008	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
009	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
010	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	8	🐾
011	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
012	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
013	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
014	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
015	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
016	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
017	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
018	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
019	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
020	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
021	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
022	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
023	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
024	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
025	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
026	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
027	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
028	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Pagosa Springs, Colo., travel east on U.S. Highway 160 for about 13 miles, then turn northwest on Forest Road 684 and continue more than a mile to the campground entrance on the West Fork Road.

37.44472, -106.90306 · 37°26'41.0"N 106°54'11.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.7 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 West Fork Campground

Can you reserve a site at West Fork Campground?: Yes, West Fork Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does West Fork Campground have?: 27 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at West Fork Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at West Fork Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at West Fork Campground.
Does West Fork Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at West Fork Campground?: Campfires are allowed at West Fork Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$27

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 = 35 ft

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-17.

West Fork Campground