Kroeger
Closed for the season. Opens late May through September. All 10 sites are first-come, first-served at $22 per night with no advance reservations. Payment available on-site via Recreation.gov mobile app QR code.
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 9:42PM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and southeast Utah, including the following areas, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recently burned areas, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected across portions of southeast Utah and southwest Colorado from Sunday morning through Monday morning over soils that are still saturated from recent rainfall and flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
About
Kroeger Campground is nestled in beautiful La Plata Canyon in the San Juan National Forest, about 17 miles from Durango via Highway 160 and County Road 124. The 10 campsites are shaded by a mixture of spruce, fir, aspen, and cottonwood trees. One site features a double picnic table with a large parking area, and there is one pull-through site suitable for a longer RV, though the maximum RV length is 25 feet and most sites do not accommodate larger vehicles. Amenities include potable water from a pump, a vault toilet, metal fire grates, and picnic tables at each site. There is no trash pickup, so all garbage must be packed out. Bear-safe food storage is mandatory. Pets are allowed but must be leashed or physically restrained at all times and never left unattended. Horses and pack animals are not permitted. The paved road becomes gravel at the National Forest boundary and access is via 2WD gravel road to the campground, though the road becomes 4WD beyond. The nearby La Plata River offers fair fishing, and trailheads for Taylor Lake and the Highline Loop National Recreational Trail are accessible from the area. Private property borders the campground so campers should stay within designated areas.
Directions
From Durango, travel 12 miles west on US Highway 160. Turn north on County Road 124 (La Plata Canyon Road) at Hesperus. The campground is 5 miles up County Road 124. The paved road turns to gravel at the National Forest boundary. Access to the campground is by 2WD gravel road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 884-2512 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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