Palisades Horse Camp
Currently closed for the season. Opens May 29, 2026. Summer season runs through September 27 with reservations via Recreation.gov. Limited first-come-first-served operations begin September 28 at half price ($16/night) until mid-November or when weather forces closure. No water service during fall/winter season.
Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 12:34PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. * TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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
Palisades Horse Camp sits at 8,400 feet in a stand of pine, spruce, and fir trees in the San Juan National Forest. Designed specifically for equestrian campers, all 12 sites include corrals with feeding bins accommodating 2-6 horses depending on site type. The campground requires certified weed-free feed as grazing is prohibited. A one-way loop offers both pull-through and back-in sites across 8 single-family and 4 double-family configurations. The Williams Creek Trail departs directly from camp and leads into the Weminuche Wilderness, eventually crossing the Continental Divide. The surrounding forest provides prime wildlife habitat for bears, deer, elk, and moose. Campground amenities include vault toilets, potable water faucets, a livestock water tank, fire grates, and wheelchair-accessible picnic tables. Wheelbarrows and rakes are provided for cleaning horse pens. This is bear country and proper food storage is required. Dogs must be leashed at all times. The campground accepts horses and mules only; no llamas or other livestock permitted.
Directions
From Pagosa Springs, travel 2.5 miles west on US Highway 160, turn right on Piedra Road (CR 600/FSR 631) for approximately 16 miles, continue on FR 631 for 6.2 miles, turn right onto Williams Creek Road (FR 640) for about 5 miles 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 | $64 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| 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 |
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