Lower Piedra
Closed for the entire 2026 season due to flooding damage from October 2025 storms. The access road (Forest Road 621) was washed away and complete road reconstruction is planned for 2026.
Air Quality Alert issued June 29 at 7:10PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone. WHERE...Montezuma, La Plata and Archuleta Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Pagosa Springs, and the Southern Ute Reservation. WHEN...400 PM Monday June 29 to 1000 PM Monday June 29 IMPACTS...Hot and smoky weather conditions will allow ozone concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category within the advisory area Monday afternoon and evening. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Air Quality Alert issued June 29 at 5:10PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone. WHERE...Montezuma, La Plata and Archuleta Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Pagosa Springs, and the Southern Ute Reservation. WHEN...400 PM Monday June 29 to 1000 PM Monday June 29 IMPACTS...Hot and smoky weather conditions will allow ozone concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category within the advisory area Monday afternoon and evening. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Air Quality Alert issued June 29 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone. WHERE...Montezuma, La Plata and Archuleta Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Pagosa Springs, and the Southern Ute Reservation. WHEN...400 PM Monday June 29 to 1000 PM Monday June 29 IMPACTS...Hot and smoky weather conditions will allow ozone concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category within the advisory area Monday afternoon and evening. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
About
Lower Piedra Campground occupies a scenic stretch along the west bank of the Piedra River within San Juan National Forest. The campground features 17 large, level campsites tucked beneath generous shade trees. The Piedra River remains a productive fishery despite regular angling pressure, making this a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The campground provides essential services including potable water, trash pickup, and two vault toilets. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and fire grate. Standard occupancy is 8 people per site with check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at noon. Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 6 AM, and generator use should be limited to one hour at a time. Access is via Forest Road 621, approximately 23 miles west of Pagosa Springs or 18 miles east of Bayfield off US Highway 160. The campground accommodates RVs up to 35 feet, though all equipment must fit within the designated parking spur as no overflow parking exists. Dispersed camping is prohibited within 100 yards of FR 621 from the cattle guard to the campground boundary.
Directions
From Pagosa Springs: Travel west on US Highway 160 for about 23 miles. Turn north on Forest Road 621 (west side of the Piedra River) and continue about 1 mile to the campground. From Bayfield: Travel east on US Highway 160 for about 18 miles, then turn north on FR 621 for 1 mile.
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 | $28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.PagosaRD@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 264-2268 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS - Lower Piedra Campground |
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