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 August 30 at 4:18AM MDT until August 31 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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 this 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 today 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
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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