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The campground offers single-family sites, some of which are adjacent to the river but without direct views. Most sites are suitable for large RVs. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.
West Fork Campground sits near the West Fork San Juan River in a secluded 10-acre area, just over a mile from Highway 160. Visitors enjoy the area for its hiking opportunities and plentiful solitude. Recreation The West Fork and nearby Wolf Creek offer fishing opportunities, but are heavily fished streams. Only skilled and patient fishermen have much luck in these waters. The West Fork Trail, also known as the Rainbow Trail, leads into the Weminuche Wilderness from a trailhead a mile beyond the campground. The first portion of the trail passes through private property, so please stay on the trail and leave the gates as you find them. Facilities The campground offers single-family sites, some of which are adjacent to the river but without direct views. Most sites are suitable for large RVs. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. Pets on leash are also permitted. Natural Features The campground is situated among a forest of mixed conifers, where sites have sun and shade. The West Fork can be heard, but not seen from the campground. Nearby Attractions Trailheads for Windy Pass and Treasure Mountain Trails are located across Highway 160 from the West Fork Road turnoff. Treasure Falls, located off Highway 160 about three miles from the campground, is an impressive 100-foot waterfall with a short hike leading to its base. ADA Access: N
From Pagosa Springs, CO: Travel east on U.S. Hwy 160 for 13.5 miles, then turn northwest on Forest Development Road #648 for 1.5 miles to campground entrance.
The campground is lovely, as is the setting. The river is beautiful as are all the cliffs surrounding the area. The bathroom we used was remarkably clean and well maintained for the three days we were there. (Ok, this is silly, but the four rolls of toilet paper had their ends folded into little triangles). Host Laura did a great job.
Campground is beautifully scenic with a river right nearby! Host is extremely helpful. With fire being such a threat every summer, she has a hard job of keeping everyone fire safe, so you may get a talking to about wood size etc. If you’re at all knowledgeable though, it is nothing you shouldn’t already be doing. Bathrooms were very well maintained, and overall we loved staying here. We even extended our stay instead of moving on to our next spot because it was so nice here.
Wonderful little campground. It's quiet, off the main road and deep in the dark tree. The host was very friendly and restrooms were well maintained. There is a stream on the south side of camp which is amazing to fall to sleep too. Fresh water and firewood is available. This park gives you easy access to Wolf Creek Pass, miles and miles of National Forest road to explore and close enough to Pagosa Springs for anything that you might have forgotten at home.
Wonderful campground at a spectacular location. Off the highway near a beautiful meadow and easily accessible via a dirt road. The sites are quite far apart, so you get a lot of privacy. The campground was quiet with great amenities (eg. drinking water, very clean restrooms etc.) and easy access to some nice hikes. The host, John, is a super nice guy and gave us lots of tips on what to do / where to eat in town. We loved our stay here!
Great Forest Service campground. VERY quiet and serene. The current camp host, John, is a very nice guy. The pit toilets are kept clean. Potable water spigot and trash bins at the entrance with firewood available for purchase. I highly recommend site 16 for a tent camper. While the whole campground can hear the West Fork, site 16 can actually see it. Awesome white noise to sleep to.
