Mavreeso Campground
Open for the season through September. Twelve sites are reservable via Recreation.gov; remaining sites are first-come, first-served. Electric hookup sites available. Quiet hours 10pm to 6am; generator use limited to one hour at a time.
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.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
About
Mavreeso Campground is located along Forest Road 535 (West Dolores Road) in San Juan National Forest, approximately 13 miles north of Dolores, Colorado. The campground stretches along the West Dolores River, which has its headwaters in the nearby Lizard Head Wilderness. A shady forest of spruce, ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir provides pleasant camping at 7,600 feet elevation. The campground features 19 sites total: 12 are reservable through Recreation.gov, with 5 of those offering electric hookups. The remaining sites operate first-come, first-served. A group site accommodates up to 18 people but does not allow RVs or trailers. All individual sites include wheelchair-accessible picnic tables and fire grates, with pull-through options available for RVs up to 35 feet. The West Dolores River offers excellent fishing for brown, rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout, with a dedicated parking area for anglers. Mountain biking is permitted on Forest Roads 532 and 535, and Forest Service Trail 624 begins two miles south. Mesa Verde National Park, Canyon of the Ancients, and the Anasazi Heritage Center are all within day-trip distance.
Directions
From Dolores, CO, head north on Highway 145 for approximately 13 miles. Turn left onto West Dolores Road (Forest Road 535) and continue for approximately 6 miles. The campground is on your right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $32 - $115 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| mandy@rockymountainrec.com | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 882-7296 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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