Lower Piedra
Campground · 15 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
San Juan National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 15
- Bookable sites
- 6,594 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.
Facilities
The Lower Piedra Campground is just north of U.S. Highway 160 on the west side of the Piedra River, about 18 miles east of Bayfield and 25 miles west of Pagosa Springs. It is about a half mile up Forest Rd. 621 on the west side of the river (not to be confused with the First Fork Road [Forest Rd. 622] on the east side of the river). The campground offers 14 large, level sites with plenty of shade. Fishing opportunities are available.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The facts
- Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 15 bookable sites
- 19 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: A, B, C, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 15 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Management
19 campsites at Lower Piedra
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 - Host | A | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 02 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 03 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 04 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 05 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 06 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 10 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 07 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 08 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 09 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 11 | C | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 12 | C | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 13 | C | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 14 | C | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 15 | C | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
37.24294, -107.34295 · 37°14'34.6"N 107°20'34.6"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.9 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 Lower Piedra
- Can you reserve a site at Lower Piedra?
- Yes, Lower Piedra is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lower Piedra have?
- 19 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.
Also listed by
Lower Piedra also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lower Piedra'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 Lower Piedra
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- Pine River 16.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bridge 17.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Teal 19.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Old Timers Day Use Area 15.1 mi · Facility
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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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