Transfer Park Campground
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
San Juan National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 8,475 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
Transfer Park Campground was a historic tranfer station for ore and supplies between pack mules and wagons in the mining era. The campground is 1 mile past Florida Campground with 11 shaded acres above the Florida River. Two loops have 25 sites with shade and sun, and large, open play areas. The upper loop is mostly level, with several larger sites. The lower loop is near the river and has 2 larger sites, a few short pull-throughs, and several tent spots.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The facts
- Season: May – September (limited services Sept - Nov) — 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 Transfer Park Campground
| 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
37.46240, -107.68090 · 37°27'44.6"N 107°40'51.2"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3 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 Transfer Park Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Transfer Park Campground?
- Yes, Transfer Park Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Transfer Park Campground have?
- 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
Also listed by
Transfer Park Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Transfer Park Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $24
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 Transfer Park Campground
- Florida Campground (Co) 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Miller Creek 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Vallecito Campground 7.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chris Park 7.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Haviland Lake Campground 8.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Middle Mountain 8.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pine Point (Vallecito Reservoir, CO) 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Canyon Campground 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Transfer Park Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground
- Florida Campground 0.7 mi · Campground
- Old Timers Day Use Area 8.9 mi · Facility
- Pine Point Campground 9 mi · Campground
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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