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Teal

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates May through September. All sites are first-come, first-served only with no advance reservations.

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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.

Occupancy and Use Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is to protect the public health and safety in the Rocky Mountain Region. This Order is supplemental to and does not rescind or replace those restrictions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A, or any Forest Supervisor Order issued under 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart B.

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.

Falls Creek Closure Area, Camping, and Motor Vehicle Travel Restrictions

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R.

Dolores River Restoration Project Closure Order

The Dolores Ranger District has issued a Forest Closure Order for Dolores River Restoration Project located on "The Beach" for the construction of instream structures and bank improvements.

West Fork Road and Bridge Closure Order

The Pagosa Ranger District's West Fork Bridge is closed by Forest Order due to damage during the October 2025 flood events. Forest Road 648 (West Fork) is closed at location identified by this order.

Multiple roads and trails damaged by flooding on SJNF

In early October, severe flooding events created ongoing safety and access concerns for Forest users on the Columbine and Pagosa Ranger Districts of the San Juan National Forest.

McPhee Park Road Closure Order

The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources.

Lemon Reservoir Restrictions

The following act is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and waters on the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest:

Cascade Flume Safety Closure

Area closure: The purpose of this Order is for public health and safety during the Cascade Tacoma Flume repair. The recent failure of the flume resulted in infrastructure damage and a landslide that has destabilized the Described Area.

McPhee Reservoir Prohibitions

The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and waters on the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest:

Mancos/Dolores Camping Restrictions

The following are prohibited on the National Forest System Lands on the Mancos-Dolores Ranger District, San Juan National Forest.

Forest Orders

Visit our Forest Order page for a list of all the current Forest Orders: Closures, Fire Restrictions, and Camping, Occupancy, and Use Restrictions.

About

Teal Campground is located a mile north of Williams Creek Campground along Forest Road 640, overlooking Williams Creek Reservoir in the San Juan National Forest. The campground features 16 first-come, first-served sites with views of surrounding peaks. While a few large ponderosa pines provide some shade, much of the area is open and grassy. Only a few sites are suitable for larger RVs up to 35 feet. Williams Creek Reservoir is stocked with kokanee salmon and trout, with the campground's sites a short walk from the water. The Colorado Division of Wildlife offers fishing access through the campground to the dam. Due to the campground's popularity, visitors should plan to arrive early on busy summer weekends and holidays. The dispersed camping closure within the upper Williams Creek area extends from the Forest Service RV dump station at the intersection of FDR 640 and FDR 631 to the Williams Creek Trailhead, extending a quarter mile on either side of FDR 640. Camping is only allowed within developed campgrounds including Teal, Williams Creek, Palisades, and Cimarrona, plus two designated dispersed campsites marked with signs.

Directions

From Pagosa Springs, travel about 2.5 miles west on U.S. Highway 160. Turn right on Piedra Road (FS 600) and drive about 16 miles. Continue on FR 631 for 6.2 miles. Turn right onto Williams Creek Road (FR 640) and head about 1 mile to the campground entrance.

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