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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 17 large, level sites with plenty of shade. Fishing opportunities are available. NOTICE: Dispersed camping is not allowed within 100 yards of either side of Forest Road 621 leading to the Lower Piedra Campground (from the cattle guard to the camp-ground boundary).
From Pagosa Springs, CO, take US Rt. 160 west 18.1 miles to Lower Piedra campground sign. Turn right at sign onto gravel road and go 0.2 miles to another Lower Piedra campground sign (Forest Rt. 621). Turn left onto Rt. 621 (gravel) and go 1 mile to campground.
