Poso Campground
Open for the 2026 season from May 11 through November 18. All 8 sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations. Quiet hours 10 pm to 6 pm. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water or purify stream water.
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.
Cave Closure and Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
About
Poso Campground sits on a quiet hillside above South Fork Creek, surrounded by spruce and aspen trees in the Rio Grande National Forest. This small, primitive campground has 8 sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Two vault toilets serve the campground, but no potable water is available, so campers should bring their own or be prepared to purify stream water. The campground provides access to excellent fishing in Cave Creek (just below the campground), Poso Creek, and South Fork Carnero Creek. Mountain biking is popular on forest roads leading up to Coolbroth Canyon, which connects to La Garita Trail and Geronimo Creek Trail. Big game hunting is available in the surrounding area during appropriate seasons. Access requires navigating a single-lane dirt road with turnouts after entering the National Forest. Maximum trailer length is 25 feet. A group picnic site is located nearby for larger gatherings.
Directions
From Monte Vista, Colorado: From U.S. Highway 285, take the La Garita turnoff (County Road G) and follow the paved road 6.0 miles west where the road forks. Take the right fork onto the gravel Carnero Creek Road (Forest Road 690/County Road 41G) and continue 10.0 miles northwest to Forest Road 675. Take Road 675 west 1.5 miles to Poso Campground. Note: County Road 41G becomes a single-lane dirt road with turnouts after entering the National Forest.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (719) 655-2547 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Poso Campground |
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