Palisade Campground
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. Currently in shoulder season with $10/night fees and no water or trash service. Full services begin Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day with $29-31/night fees. Tends to fill mid-June through August.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 1 at 12:40AM MDT until July 3 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday night. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Thursday is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 and 229. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Avoid activities which could start a wildfire.
Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 12:40AM MDT until July 3 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday night. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Thursday is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 and 229. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Avoid activities which could start a wildfire.
Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 12:40AM MDT until July 1 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday night. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Thursday is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 and 229. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Avoid activities which could start a wildfire.
About
Palisade Campground offers a unique riverside camping experience on the Rio Grande, positioned as the only developed campground in the canyon corridor between Creede and South Fork. The 12 sites vary in character, with some fully exposed and others screened by cottonwoods, aspens, spruce, and fir trees. Active railroad tracks bisect the campground, and occasional scenic railroad excursions pass through, adding to the area's character. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Peak season runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, when potable water from a hand pump and trash service are available. During shoulder season, water is shut off and campers must pack out trash. A camp host is typically stationed here during summer months. Fishing and rafting on the Rio Grande are the primary draws. The campground tends to fill from mid-June through August, so early afternoon arrival is recommended during peak season. Firewood is not provided but may be gathered on surrounding Forest Service lands.
Directions
From South Fork, take Highway 149 west 7.3 miles to the campground sign and turn left. From Creede, travel 12.1 miles southeast on Highway 149 to the campground entrance.
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 | $10 - $31 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (719) 657-3321 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Palisade Campground | |
| Rio Grande NF Alerts & Closures |
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