Bridge
Campground · 18 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
San Juan National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 18
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 7,825 ft
- Elevation
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Recreation
Streams offer fishing, and the area is popular for hunting. Several trails a few miles away access the Weminuche Wilderness and Piedra Area.
Facilities
Bridge Campground offers 19 campsites in a flat, open area all on a first-come, first-serve basis. Plenty of large sites offer views of the high peaks to the north. Horses are not allowed inside the campground.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The facts
- Season: May – Early September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 18 bookable sites
- 19 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Bridge, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 18 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
19 campsites at Bridge
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 02 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 03 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 04 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 05 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 06 - Host | Bridge | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 07 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 08 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 10 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 11 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 12 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 13 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 14 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 15 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 16 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 17 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 18 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 19 | Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
From Pagosa Springs, CO: Travel 2.0 miles west on U.S. Hwy 160, then turn northwest on Piedra Road, FR #631 for 18.0 miles. The Piedra Road is open year-round and suitable for most vehicles.
37.46550, -107.19750 · 37°27'55.8"N 107°11'51.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 4.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.7 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 Bridge
- Can you reserve a site at Bridge?
- Yes, Bridge is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Bridge have?
- 19 sites in total, of which 18 can be booked.
Also listed by
Bridge also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bridge'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
Camping near Bridge
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- West Fork Campground 16.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pine River 17 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lower Piedra 17.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Thirty Mile 18.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Copper Creek Trailhead 13.3 mi · Facility
- West Fork Trailhead 15.3 mi · Facility
- Love Lake Picnic Site 16.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Email rlynd@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-17.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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