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San Juan/Vallecito
Overview
Nestled deep within the San Juan National Forest, San Juan/Vallecito offers a quintessential Colorado mountain experience. At an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet, this park provides a cool escape from the summer heat, surrounded by towering Ponderosa pines and crisp alpine air. It serves as a tranquil sanctuary where the pace of life slows down, allowing travelers to reconnect with the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountains in a well-maintained, scenic setting that highlights the best of high-country living.
Location & Surroundings
Located just a short drive from Bayfield, the park is situated near the stunning Vallecito Lake, one of Colorado’s largest and most beautiful high-altitude reservoirs. The surrounding landscape is defined by the dramatic peaks of the San Juan Mountains and the sprawling Weminuche Wilderness. The location offers a perfect balance of a secluded wilderness feel while remaining accessible to the cultural and historical attractions of nearby Durango, making it a prime spot for Southwest Colorado exploration.
Amenities & Park Features
The park is designed to accommodate a variety of rigs with spacious full hookup sites that include 30 and 50-amp service. Guests can enjoy a range of community features including a modern fitness center, a library, and a clubhouse that hosts regular social activities for visitors. For convenience, the property provides clean laundry facilities and private showers, ensuring that even in the heart of the forest, you have access to the comforts of home while enjoying the great outdoors.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities for adventure just minutes away. Boating and fishing on Vallecito Lake are popular pastimes, with the water known for its trout and northern pike. Hikers can explore miles of trails within the national forest, ranging from easy strolls to challenging climbs. A trip to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad offers a historic journey through the mountains, while local outfitters provide guided horseback riding and whitewater rafting excursions for the more adventurous.
Who This Park Is Best For
This destination is ideal for nature lovers and families who want a comfortable basecamp for outdoor recreation. It appeals to RVers who enjoy a social atmosphere but still crave the silence of the woods at night. Because of its high-altitude location and proximity to water, it is perfect for summer travelers looking for cooler temperatures and those who appreciate a pet-friendly environment where they can walk their dogs through scenic, wooded paths under the canopy of the forest.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Tammy Loftis
Seems to be a nice campground with cabins also. Our 1 night stay in a 2 bedroom cabin was good. Clean, good TV reception, and good internet. Out in the country. Plan on staying more than a night to enjoy the peace and quiet in September.
Kelsey McBride
Terrific customer service! A guy from the office called me the day we were arriving just to verify our arrival time and tell me where to find my key and other needed info, since he remembered it would be after hours from when I booked by phone a few days prior. So kind and helpful! We rented a cabin and it was just fine for what we needed, which was a place to sleep. Wifi worked well, which was helpful since there's no cell service. Shower worked great too. Some maintenance could be done... Updated paint (peeling in the bathroom especially), lighting fixtures didn't all work and are outdated, blinds are broken and some don't work easily or at all, sheets to put on the couch pull out bed were stained, etc. But it's a quaint and quiet campground and we'd return!
Ron H.
This was our first visit to this RV Park. The views are amazing. A live band performed one night it was really nice. The staff was friendly and attentive. We will be back!
Amy Spock
Very nice amenities. Great location. Shady spots. Full hookups for our RV. Bathrooms were clean. Staff was welcoming and helpful. Will stay here again!
Matt Wert
This is where you come to see God's country. This RV park has it all and Kevin and Renee have to be the nicest hosts/managers there is. We had a major disaster the night before we were to leave for our camping trip and had to almost cancel. Kevin and Renee were gonna do anything they could in order to get us there and enjoy our trip or reschede for a time that worked for us to enjoy life on the lake. Could not have asked for a better place. Tons of amenities