Bridge
Open for the season on a first-come, first-served basis. Operating season runs May through September. Quiet hours 10pm to 6am. Generator use limited to one hour at a time.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 9:17PM MDT until September 17 at 3:30AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
FFWGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Gold Mountain burn scar in... Northwestern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... East Central Ouray County in southwestern Colorado... Southwestern Gunnison County in west central Colorado... * Until 330 AM MDT Thursday. * At 917 PM MDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Gold Mountain Burn Scar. Between 0.2 and 0.4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow moving through the Cutler and Dexter Creek drainages. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Gold Mountain Burn Scar. SOURCE...Public reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Gold Mountain Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Highway 550 from Portland to Ouray and over the Gold Mountain burn scar.
Flood Watch issued September 16 at 9:39AM MDT until September 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Northwest San Juan Mountains, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. This also includes the Gold Mountain, Elk and Ferris burn scars as well as areas of steep, susceptible terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Recent heavy rainfall in southwest Colorado has led to already saturated ground. In addition, multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening producing periods of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
About
Bridge Campground is located in the San Juan National Forest, approximately 20 miles northwest of Pagosa Springs via Piedra Road (FR 631). The campground features 19 sites in a flat, open setting with many large sites offering views of the high peaks to the north. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations available. The campground provides basic amenities including potable water and three vault toilets. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed or physically restrained at all times. Horses and pack animals are prohibited inside the campground. Maximum occupancy is 8 people per site, and RVs up to 35 feet can be accommodated. All vehicles must fit within designated parking spurs as no overflow parking is available. The surrounding area offers excellent recreational opportunities. Nearby streams provide fishing, and the area is popular for hunting. Several trails located a few miles away access the Weminuche Wilderness and Piedra Area for hiking and backpacking.
Directions
From Pagosa Springs, CO: Travel 2.0 miles west on U.S. Hwy 160, then turn northwest on Piedra Road (FR 631) for 18.0 miles. Piedra Road is open year-round and suitable for most vehicles.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.PagosaRD@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 264-2268 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS - Bridge Campground |
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