Cayton Campground
Open for the season through September. Stage 1 fire prohibitions are in effect. Sites are a mix of first-come-first-serve and reservable via Recreation.gov.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - 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
Cayton Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145) and the Dolores River, 6 miles northeast of Rico. The campground occupies a grassy meadow surrounded by fir and aspen trees at 9,400 feet elevation, so expect cool evenings even in summer. The 27 single-family campsites include 16 reservable sites and 11 first-come-first-serve sites, with 16 sites offering 30-amp electric hookups. The Dolores River provides excellent fishing for rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout, though weekends can be crowded. Barlow Creek Road continues past the campground and crosses Bolam Pass with spectacular views, eventually connecting to Hermosa Park Road and US Highway 550. The Colorado Trail follows the ridge across Bolam Pass. Nearby Lizard Head and Cross Mountain Trails lead to alpine basins surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. The campground has four vault toilets, potable drinking water, and a dump station. Pull-through sites accommodate RVs up to 50 feet. Four sites (5, 6, 10, and 25) meet accessibility standards. Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am, and generators should be limited to one hour at a time.
Directions
From Rico, travel 6 miles northeast on Colorado Highway 145. Turn right (east) on Forest Road 578 (Barlow Creek Road). The campground entrance is a half-mile further.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 - $41 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 70ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 70ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (661) 702-1420 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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