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.NO POTABLE WATER AVAILABLE Cathedral Campground is northwest of Del Norte and northeast of South Fork, on Embargo Creek. It was remodeled in 2010 and now has 22 sites. 17 are dead end spurs and 5 are pull throughs. Sites vary from 35 to 45 feet in length. This campground is located in a mature aspen and spruce grove with a beautiful view of Cathedral Rock to the north. Embargo Creek flows alongside the east side of the grounds. There is ample fishing in Embargo Creek and hiking/horseback riding/mountain biking on Cathedral Creek Trail #794, Embargo Trail # 792 and Fremont's Camp Trail #885. Motorcycles may use both Cathedral and Embargo Trails. ATV’s are not allowed on the trails.The campground is composed of two large loops along Cathedral Creek. The left hand loop features a large meadow and a few open sites. The right hand loop has a dense Aspen and spruce (including Blue) woods and a more rustic feel. Scroll down to Information Center for individual site details. John Charles Fremont's winter camp is nearby. He attempted an ill-fated expedition across the Rocky Mountains for a transcontinental railroad route in late 1848.
From Del Norte, Colorado: Travel 8.75 miles west on U.S. Highway 160to Embargo Creek Rd. and County Rd. 18 signs. Turn right onto Rd. 18 and >go 1.4 miles to a "T" intersection (County Rd. 15). Turn right onto Rd. 15 and go 0.3 miles to another "T" intersection (County Rd. 65) Turn left onto Rd. 65 and go 3.2 miles to "Y" intersection (Forest Rd. 640/650). Bear left onto Rd. 640 (dirt, single lane with no turnouts) 7.6 miles to campground sign. Right at sign into campground.. From South Fork, CO, take US 160 east 5.3 miles to Embargo Creek Rd. and County Rd. 18 signs. Turn left onto Rd. 18 and follow directions above from >
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This place was awesome. I spent three days there camping. I was all alone!!! Each camping lot had an area to park, set up a tent, a fire pit, and there was even pre cut wood to use. There was several clean restroom spots with toilet paper. There was an area to throw away trash.
I got a spot that was next to the creek and it was so cool listening to it at night.
There was a variety of birds, I saw a rabbit, and I believe there may have been an elk passing by due to the tracks I found.
I definitely would love to come back in the near future.
It's a beautiful campground, tucked off in the national forest. It's accessible most of the year and has several trail systems that run through it. Embargo Creek runs along the Eastern side of the campground which I really loved. It's used by hunters, fishermen, hikers and the locals generally, but many times of the year you can have it all to yourselves!
The road driving up there is a little bit rough for my sedan, but after reaching the destination, the scenes and views make everything worth it. Also, the camp grounds are all open for free and the whole places are pretty clean. Thanks to those that making efforts to keep up the place for everyone enjoyment!
Great free site! The camps were clean, all had grills, tables, and a nice spot for a tent. Beautiful view, and there's an awesome hiking/biking trail that starts from the site. Even on the crowded labor day weekend the site was more than half empty. We made it there fine in a Corolla; lots of washboards, but the road was well maintained otherwise. We'll definitely be back
