Transfer Park Campground
Closed for the season. The campground reopens late May 2026 for first-come, first-served camping through September. Water, trash service, and restrooms are only available during the operating season. Road and trail flooding damage has been reported in the area; check for current conditions before traveling.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 31 at 10:37AM MDT until November 2 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 10, 000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to noon MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
Flood Warning issued October 31 at 9:50AM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
...The National Weather Service in Grand Junction CO has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado... La Plata River at Hesperus affecting La Plata County. For the La Plata River...including Hesperus...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/gjt. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 900 AM MST. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...La Plata River at Hesperus. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Monday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 4.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday evening to a crest of 5.8 feet late Sunday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.8 feet on 05/21/2005. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 3:02PM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and southeast Utah, including the following areas, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recently burned areas, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected across portions of southeast Utah and southwest Colorado from Sunday morning through Monday morning over soils that are still saturated from recent rainfall and flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Transfer Park Campground occupies 11 forested acres along the Florida River in the San Juan National Forest, about 21 miles from Durango via County Road 240/243 and Forest Road 596. The campground features two distinct loops: the upper loop sits on mostly level terrain with several larger sites offering good shade, while the lower loop descends toward the river and includes two larger sites, a few short pull-through spurs, and several tent-only spots. The area served as a historic transfer point where pack mules and wagons exchanged ore and supplies during Colorado's mining boom. Today it provides a quieter alternative to the nearby Florida Campground, with large open play areas and direct access to the Burnt Timber Trail. Services during the operating season include potable water, trash collection, vault toilets, fire grates, and picnic tables at each site. Between September and May, no services are available and campers must pack out all trash. All 25 sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with the option to pay via the Recreation.gov Scan and Pay feature. Maximum RV length is 35 feet, and all equipment with wheels must fit within the parking spur as no overflow parking exists. Bear-safe food storage is recommended throughout the area.
Directions
From Durango: Travel about 13 miles on Florida Road (County Road 240). Continue straight on County Road 243, which becomes FR 596, and drive approximately 8.5 miles to the campground entrance past Florida Campground. From Bayfield: Travel 9 miles north on County Road 501, then 3 miles northwest on County Road 240. Turn right onto County Road 243/FR 596 and continue 8.5 miles to the entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 884-2512 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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