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.
Fire Weather Watch issued June 30 at 6:08PM MDT until July 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 6:08PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
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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