Lower Hermosa (CO)

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

1
Bookable site
Typical back-in spur with picnic table and fire ring at Lower Hermosa
Photo: ExplorUS · Recreation.gov

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.

Facilities

The Lower Hermosa Campground has 19 sites. Although horses are not allowed in the campground, the adjacent Lower Hermosa Creek Trailhead has an area with a horse corral for overnight horse camping, as well as hitching posts.

Contact Info

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

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

  • 3 Management
  • 1 Standard Nonelectric

Book on Recreation.gov

4 campsites at Lower Hermosa (CO)

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
ScanPay 2Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 3Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 4Scan and PayManagement————
StandardScan and PayStandard Nonelectric————

More photos

All sites offer a picnic table and fire ring. One of 19 first-come sites
Photo: ExplorUS · Recreation.gov
Some sites have more sun exposure perfect for solar or satellite access
Photo: ExplorUS · Recreation.gov

Member photos

Common questions about Lower Hermosa (CO)

Can you reserve a site at Lower Hermosa (CO)?
Yes, Lower Hermosa (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lower Hermosa (CO) have?
4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

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

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