East Fork Campground
Open for the season, operating May through September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov; 9 sites remain first-come, first-served. Check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM. Quiet hours 10 PM to 6 AM.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 29 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT Low pressure begins to dig southward from the PACNW on Friday, tapping into a fetch of Pacific moisture that will evolve into an atmospheric river streaming into the Desert Southwest this weekend. Showers and thunderstorms develop on Friday and Saturday across the region. Lighter rainfall totals Friday and Saturday will reflect, initially lower, moisture. However, a few thunderstorms could produce impactful downpours on saturated soils left over from last weekend's historic rainfall. Deeper moisture develops Saturday night and early Sunday. This is expected to produce heavier and more widespread rainfall across southeast UT and southwest CO Sunday and Monday, mostly below 10000 feet. While rivers are forecast to remain below action stage, a growing concern lies in the potential for runoff around saturated hillsides in the region. This could produce rock, mud, and debris flows onto roadways, as well as flash flood prone burn scars, washes, slot canyons, and arroyos. Early estimates predict an area of 1 to 2 inches of new rainfall for portions of southeast UT and southwest CO. This is a preliminary forecast that hinges on slight shifts in a strong moisture plume impacting the region. It also attempts to capture the most statistically likely outcome, despite stronger and weaker outlier predictions. Outdoor enthusiasts, motorists, and residents of recent flood impacted areas are encouraged to remain abreast of the developing forecast in the coming days.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
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About
East Fork Campground is located in the San Juan National Forest, 11 miles northeast of Pagosa Springs along East Fork Road (Forest Road 667). At 7,700 feet elevation, this campground tends to be warmer than others in the area. The 26 campsites are spread across a ridge overlooking the East Fork of the San Juan River, shaded by ponderosa pine and Gambel oak trees. While some sites offer river views, access to the water requires descending short but steep trails. The campground provides potable water, three vault toilets, trash service, picnic tables, and fire grates at each site. A few sites feature level pull-through parking suitable for RVs up to 35 feet. Of the 26 sites, 17 are reservable through Recreation.gov and 9 are first-come, first-served. Standard site occupancy is 8 people. The area offers excellent recreation opportunities. The East Fork provides fishing upstream from the campground. Trailheads for Coal Creek Trail and Quartz Ridge Trail are 2-5 miles beyond at Sand Creek. Silver Falls is accessible via a short trail a few miles up East Fork Road. Mountain bikers frequently ride to the falls. Treasure Falls, an impressive 100-foot waterfall, is just five miles away off Highway 160.
Directions
From Pagosa Springs, travel 9.75 miles north on US Highway 160, then turn east on Forest Road 667 for 0.75 mile to the campground on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.PagosaRD@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 264-2268 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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