Transfer Campground
The campground operates May through September. Individual sites are first-come, first-served with some reservable through Recreation.gov. The group site requires reservations.
Flood Warning issued November 3 at 8:11AM MST until November 4 at 6:46AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Colorado... Mancos River near Mancos affecting Montezuma County. For the Mancos River...including Mancos...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mancos River near Mancos and downstream. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, residential flooding in Mancos is likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM MST Tuesday was 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 4.4 feet late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued November 2 at 12:31PM MST until November 5 at 5:15PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding along the San Juan River caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...along the San Juan River from the Four Corners through Mexican Hat, UT. This includes Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Aneth. * WHEN...Until 515 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...River levels continue to rise due to excess runoff from Sunday's rainfall. Expect high water levels and the River exceeding its banks, inundating low-lying areas along the San Juan River. A prolonged period of high water is forecast, with a crest near 23.5 ft Thursday morning. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1222 PM MST, stream gauge reports upstream and impacts of flooding have been reported along the San Juan River near Farmington, NM. Expect flood waters to reach the Four Corners Wednesday evening and the town of Bluff early Thursday morning. Timing of crest is subject to change as more details become available. Please continue to monitor the forecast and updated warnings. - At 11:30 AM MST Monday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 22 feet late this evening with a secondary crest near 23.5 feet expected near Bluff early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mexican Hat, Bluff, Montezuma Creek, and Aneth. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From Recreation.gov
PLEASE NOTE that the Horse Sites are located before reaching the campground on the opposite side of the road off FSR 561. The Horse Sites are in a separate area.
About
Transfer Campground sits at 8,500 feet elevation in a level aspen grove within the San Juan National Forest, approximately 11 miles north of Mancos, Colorado. The campground features 12 individual campsites (5 reservable), one reservable group site, and 4 horse sites located separately across Forest Road 561 with adjacent corrals. All sites and restrooms are barrier-free and most accommodate RVs up to 45 feet. Recreational opportunities center on motorized and non-motorized trail access. The Aspen Loop Trail for ATVs and motorbikes is just half a mile north. Nearby hiking options include Big Al Interpretive Trail, Rim Trail, Box Canyon Trail, Chicken Creek Trail, Morrison Trail, Gold Run Trail, and West Mancos Trail. Jackson Gulch Reservoir lies six miles south for fishing. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets, trash service, picnic tables, and fire grates at each site. The group site features five double picnic tables, a large serving table, and cooking grills. Livestock is prohibited in the main campground but accommodated at the horse sites across the road.
Directions
From Mancos, CO: Travel 1/4 mile north on Highway 184, then turn right on West Mancos Road (Forest Road 561). Travel 10.5 miles to the campground. Most of the road is unpaved but has a good gravel surface.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 882-7296 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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