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Davenport Campground

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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.

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Air Quality Alert issued July 21 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

4:10 PM — July 22nd, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Custer and southwestern Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Westcliffe, Rye, Beulah, and Colorado City. WHEN...900 AM Tuesday July 21 to 900 AM Wednesday July 22 IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Aspen Acres Fire is possible throughout the advisory area through at least Wednesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

Air Quality Alert issued July 21 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

9:10 AM — July 22nd, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Custer and southwestern Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Westcliffe, Rye, Beulah, and Colorado City. WHEN...900 AM Tuesday July 21 to 900 AM Wednesday July 22 IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Aspen Acres Fire is possible throughout the advisory area through at least Wednesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

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.

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.

Nearby Campgrounds

Ophir Creek Campground 2.0mi Mingus Ranch 3.4mi Southside Campground 4.7mi La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel 4.9mi La Vista Campground 5.0mi Southside Campground - Lake Isabel 5.1mi St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel 5.1mi Ponderosa Group Campground 5.2mi Spruce Group Campground 5.2mi

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

Useful Links

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Colorado State Road Conditions
Forest Service Concessionaire
Colorado State Tourism
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