By:
Submission
Transfer Park Campground is only 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. Parking for the Burnt Timber Trail is near the campground. Services include water, trash pickup, fire grates, picnic tables, and pit toilets. Bear-safe food storage is recommended. Between September and May this campground has no services (water, electric, trash pick up or rest rooms). Please keep them clean and pack it out.
From Durango, CO: Travel about 13 miles on Florida Road (County Road 240). Continue straight on County Road 243 which turns into FR 596 and head approximatly 8.5 miles to the campground entrance. The road passes through Florida Campground.
From Bayfield, CO: Travel 9.0 miles north on County Road #501, then 3.0 miles northwest on County Road #240 . Turn right onto County Road #243 which turns into FR 596 and head approximatly 8.5 miles to the campground entrance. The road passes through Florida Campground.
[Transfer Park Campground area map](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5202286.jpg)
Nice setting in tall pine trees, nice Florida river rushes right by the back side of the campground. The 3.5 miles of gravel road in there is pretty rough , lots of potholes and wash boarding. The road going thru the campground is fairly rough as well. McClure canyon is right behind the campground is a very popular hangout for Rock climbers
This is a gem at the end of a washboard dirt road. I was there mid July weekend and it was half full. Quiet, fishing, clean toilets, cold creek nearby. The Florida camp was much more active but the 1mile road to Transfer Park seemed to keep most of the big campers away, that and most sites were just big enough for a car and
One of my very favorite Campgrounds EVER. Super quiet and so much to do. The Florida River is right beside the grounds , the Burnt Timber Trailhead is right beside the grounds , Lemon is just a 15 min drive away and there's a shop that's 30 min away if you need emergency provisions . It's great !
