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This high-altitude campground (9,600 feet) is a single loop tucked into a grove of spruce trees adjoining an open grassy meadow. Many of the mature spruce trees within the campground have been killed by the Spruce Bark Beetle and were all removed during the spring of 2015. Today the campground is way more open and sunny with open views of Fox Mountain. The two Tucker Ponds are across the road from the entrance to the campground and offer a good family fishing experience. The 2 Tucker Ponds are about 10 acres each. Rainbow trout (stocked) are usually plentiful and fishermen can also fish in Pass Creek by hiking west of the campground. Pass Creek can be fished with artificial flies and lures only and all cutthroat trout must be released immediately back into the creek (Rio Grande Cutthroat recovery area). For hiking adventures, going on south of the campground you can drive forest road 390 to Campo Molino and then take forest road 388 to the Bonito Pass trail which takes you to the Continental Divide Trail.
In South Fork, CO, Hwy 160 west 13.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign onto Rd. 390 (gravel) and go 2.7 miles to another campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.NOTE: Forest Rd. 390 is single-lane with turnouts.
Been coming here since I was a kid. Always a blast. Very well kept area.
Beautiful and quiet, campground spots are very small. We have a 28 foot camper and couldn’t fit here. But there are a few free dispersed spots along the road leading up to tucker ponds. There’s 2 ponds to fish but we didn’t get to try them out due to the many rainy days during our stay. We also brought our ATV but didn’t find many trails to ride on. Not sure we’d return again due to not having much to do other than just sit at our campground.
Beautiful, but campground is in need of much repairs. Sites are narrow and unlevel, pit toilets are clean, but old. Tables are old and need repaired. The absolutely beautiful scenery. Great camphosts.
Tucker Ponds is an amazing campground. It is a hidden gem that campers will love and enjoy. It's so beautiful and we're going back next year. Totally recommend to anyone looking for new places to camp.
