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West Fork Campground

Open

Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates mid-May through September. Note: October 2025 flooding repositioned the river away from sites that were previously alongside it. 15 sites are reservable via Recreation.gov; 13 sites are first-come-first-serve.

Red Flag Warning issued August 6 at 12:55PM MDT until August 6 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

12:55 PM — 7:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220 and 223. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

4:10 PM — August 7th, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 12:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

12:10 PM — August 7th, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

About

West Fork Campground is situated in San Juan National Forest between Wolf Creek Pass and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The secluded 10-acre campground features 28 sites nestled among mixed conifers, offering both sun and shade. While the West Fork San Juan River can be heard from the campground, note that October 2025 flooding repositioned the river away from sites that were previously alongside it. The campground serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring the Weminuche Wilderness. The West Fork Trail (also known as the Rainbow Trail) begins about a mile beyond the campground and leads into the wilderness. Trailheads for Windy Pass and Treasure Mountain Trails are located across Highway 160 from the West Fork Road turnoff. Treasure Falls, an impressive 100-foot waterfall with a short hike to its base, is located about three miles from the campground. Fishing opportunities exist on the West Fork and nearby Wolf Creek, though these are heavily fished streams requiring skill and patience. The campground provides vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and fire grates at each site. Quiet hours are observed from 10pm to 6am, and generator use should be limited to one hour at a time.

Directions

From Pagosa Springs, CO: Travel east on U.S. Highway 160 for 13.5 miles, then turn northwest on Forest Road 648 for 1.5 miles to the campground entrance.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $32

Vehicle

Max RV Length 45ft
Max Trailer Length 45ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email SM.FS.PagosaRD@usda.gov
Phone +1 (970) 264-2268

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Restroom 1 (inside)
Restroom 1
Campsite #3

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