South Mineral
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
San Juan National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 9,841 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
South Mineral Campground, located along South Mineral Creek, is one of the most popular campgrounds in the San Juan National Forest. The campground has 26 sites, all of which are first-come, first-serve. Most campsites are shaded and well-spaced thanks to spruce and fir trees. Some sites are handicapped accessible. Some sites have large parking areas.
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
4 campsites at South Mineral
| 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
37.80560, -107.77510 · 37°48'20.2"N 107°46'30.4"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.9 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 South Mineral
- Can you reserve a site at South Mineral?
- Yes, South Mineral is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does South Mineral have?
- 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
Camping near South Mineral
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- Sunshine 8.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cayton Campground 11.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Mineral Campground less than 0.1 mi · Facility
- Priest Lake Designated Camping Area - Norwood RD 6.1 mi · Campground
- Matterhorn Campground - Norwood RD 6.4 mi · Campground
- Alta Lakes Campground (Designated) - Norwood RD 7 mi · Campground
- Sunshine Campground - Norwood RD 8.5 mi · Campground
- Cross Mountain Trailhead 8.9 mi · Facility
- The Pinhead Institute 10.4 mi · Facility
- Sig Creek Campground 13.3 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Email rlynd@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-28.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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