Chris Park
Closed — Closed for winter season. Opens in May and operates through September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
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.
Occupancy and Use Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to protect the public health and safety in the Rocky Mountain Region. This Order is supplemental to and does not rescind or replace those restrictions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A, or any Forest Supervisor Order issued under 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart B.
Cave Closure and Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
Falls Creek Closure Area, Camping, and Motor Vehicle Travel Restrictions
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R.
Dolores River Restoration Project Closure Order
The Dolores Ranger District has issued a Forest Closure Order for Dolores River Restoration Project located on "The Beach" for the construction of instream structures and bank improvements.
West Fork Road and Bridge Closure Order
The Pagosa Ranger District's West Fork Bridge is closed by Forest Order due to damage during the October 2025 flood events. Forest Road 648 (West Fork) is closed at location identified by this order.
Multiple roads and trails damaged by flooding on SJNF
In early October, severe flooding events created ongoing safety and access concerns for Forest users on the Columbine and Pagosa Ranger Districts of the San Juan National Forest.
Lemon Reservoir Restrictions
The following act is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and waters on the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest:
Cascade Flume Safety Closure
Area closure: The purpose of this Order is for public health and safety during the Cascade Tacoma Flume repair. The recent failure of the flume resulted in infrastructure damage and a landslide that has destabilized the Described Area.
McPhee Reservoir Prohibitions
The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and waters on the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest:
Mancos/Dolores Camping Restrictions
The following are prohibited on the National Forest System Lands on the Mancos-Dolores Ranger District, San Juan National Forest.
Forest Orders
Visit our Forest Order page for a list of all the current Forest Orders: Closures, Fire Restrictions, and Camping, Occupancy, and Use Restrictions.
About
Chris Park Group Campground sits in a scenic, mostly flat area shaded by scattered ponderosa pine trees, approximately 18 miles north of Durango in the San Juan National Forest. The campground offers three group sites designed for larger gatherings. Sites 1 and 2 can each accommodate up to 75 people and include basic amenities like picnic tables, campfire rings, and electrical hookups. Site 3 is the largest, accommodating up to 150 people, and features a picnic pavilion with electricity and grills, plus recreational amenities including a volleyball court and horseshoe pits. The location provides excellent access to outdoor recreation. Several hiking trailheads are nearby, including Forebay, Goulding, Elbert Creek, and Purgatory Flats trails. The historic Rico-to-Rockwood Wagon Road, built in the late 1800s and used for six years until the railway opened, passes through the campground. Haviland Lake, less than two miles away, offers 80 acres of no-wake boating, canoeing, fishing, and accessible fishing docks. All sites include potable water, vault and composting toilets, trash pickup, campfire rings, picnic tables, and electrical hookups. The campground can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet, with equipment required to fit within parking spurs. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov, with rates ranging from $140 to $280 per night depending on the site.
Directions
From Durango, travel 19 miles north on Highway 550. Turn right on Haviland Lake Road. After about 0.3 miles, turn right on Chris Park Road and follow for approximately 1 mile.
Nearby Campgrounds
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 | No |
| Price | $140 - $280 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| 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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