Snowslide
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
San Juan National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 8,830 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
Snowslide Campground, near Hesperus, Colorado, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. Tucked alongside the La Plata River, this campground offers a serene setting with 13 sites that are first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early to snag your favorite spot.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The facts
- Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Scan and Pay
Site types
- 3 Management
- 1 Standard Nonelectric
4 campsites at Snowslide
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
37.37092, -108.07778 · 37°22'15.3"N 108°4'40.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.3 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.7 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 Snowslide
- Can you reserve a site at Snowslide?
- Yes, Snowslide is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Snowslide have?
- 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
Also listed by
Snowslide also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Snowslide's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $20
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
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Contact
- Phone N/A
- Email rlynd@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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