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Davenport Campground

Open

The campground opens May 8, 2026 for the season, operating through late September (weather dependent). Seven sites are reservable through Recreation.gov; five sites are first-come, first-served. A bear closure order is in effect requiring bear-resistant food storage.

San Isabel National Forest

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.

San Isabel National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

San Isabel National Forest

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.

About

Davenport Campground holds a unique place in Forest Service history, having been rebuilt in 2010 to evoke the design of the original 1920s campground. It sits near the site of Squirrel Creek Campground, the very first Forest Service campground in the country, which was destroyed by a flood in 1947. The campground features distinctive Adirondack shelters, a common cooking shelter with stone fireplaces, and hand-crafted log picnic tables that reflect the historic character of early public camping facilities. Nestled at 8,500 feet in the Wet Mountains, the campground occupies a grassy meadow bordered by aspen and spruce trees with Squirrel Creek flowing alongside. The 4.5-mile Squirrel Creek Trail provides access to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and motorcycle trails, while brook trout fishing is available in the creek. Bishop's Castle, a unique medieval-style structure, is located about 2 miles away on Highway 165. This is a walk-in tent-only campground with no RV access. Potable water is available via a hand pump, and two accessible vault toilets serve the facility. A bear closure order requires proper food storage. The campground is approximately 45 minutes from Pueblo and one hour from Colorado Springs.

Directions

From Pueblo, go 25 miles south on I-25 to Exit 74. Go west 25 miles on State Highway 165 to Forest Road 382. Turn right onto Forest Road 382 and travel about 2 miles until the road dead ends at the campground.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $25

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (719) 269-8500

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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