Mavreeso Campground
Open for the season through September. Twelve sites are reservable via Recreation.gov; remaining sites are first-come, first-served. Electric hookup sites available. Quiet hours 10pm to 6am; generator use limited to one hour at a time.
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.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
About
Mavreeso Campground is located along Forest Road 535 (West Dolores Road) in San Juan National Forest, approximately 13 miles north of Dolores, Colorado. The campground stretches along the West Dolores River, which has its headwaters in the nearby Lizard Head Wilderness. A shady forest of spruce, ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir provides pleasant camping at 7,600 feet elevation. The campground features 19 sites total: 12 are reservable through Recreation.gov, with 5 of those offering electric hookups. The remaining sites operate first-come, first-served. A group site accommodates up to 18 people but does not allow RVs or trailers. All individual sites include wheelchair-accessible picnic tables and fire grates, with pull-through options available for RVs up to 35 feet. The West Dolores River offers excellent fishing for brown, rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout, with a dedicated parking area for anglers. Mountain biking is permitted on Forest Roads 532 and 535, and Forest Service Trail 624 begins two miles south. Mesa Verde National Park, Canyon of the Ancients, and the Anasazi Heritage Center are all within day-trip distance.
Directions
From Dolores, CO, head north on Highway 145 for approximately 13 miles. Turn left onto West Dolores Road (Forest Road 535) and continue for approximately 6 miles. The campground is on your right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $32 - $115 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| mandy@rockymountainrec.com | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 882-7296 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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