Chris Park
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates May through September. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov. Check-in is 2:00 PM; check-out is 12:00 PM.
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 3:02PM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and southeast Utah, including the following areas, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recently burned areas, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected across portions of southeast Utah and southwest Colorado from Sunday morning through Monday morning over soils that are still saturated from recent rainfall and flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Winter Storm Watch issued October 30 at 12:22PM MDT until November 2 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 10,000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 10 to 15 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through noon Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
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
Chris Park Group Campground sits in a mostly flat, open area shaded by scattered ponderosa pines in the San Juan National Forest. Located just one mile south of Haviland Lake, the campground offers easy access to the 80-acre no-wake lake for boating, canoeing, and fishing. Accessible fishing docks are available at the lakeshore. The campground has three group sites designed for large gatherings. Sites 1 and 2 each accommodate up to 75 people with grassy tent areas, fire pits, bear boxes, and pull-through driveways for vehicles up to 40 feet. Site 3 is the largest, handling up to 150 people with a covered pavilion featuring a food prep area, four large grills, 23 picnic tables, a volleyball area, and optional electrical hookups at 15/30/50 amp pedestals. Several trailheads are nearby, including Forebay, Goulding, Elbert Creek, and Purgatory Flats. The historic Rico-to-Rockwood Wagon Road, built in the late 1800s, passes through Chris Park.
Directions
From Durango, travel north on Highway 550 for about 18 miles. Turn right at the Haviland Lake sign, continue for a half-mile, then turn right at the intersection onto Chris Park Road and follow for approximately 1 mile.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $140 - $280 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| mandy@rockymountainrec.com | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 884-2512 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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