Tucker Ponds Campground
The campground is closed for the winter season and opens Memorial Day weekend 2026. Sites are first-come, first-served only with no advance reservations. Bear country food storage regulations in effect April 1 through December 1.
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 6:46PM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Colorado, including the following areas, the Eastern San Juan Mountains, and the Upper Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone location. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall is expected to fall Sunday and Monday across the area, leading to elevated concerns for flooding in areas that have recently received excessive moisture, or have recently experienced flooding. - The greatest risk of flooding will be along the Conejos River and the Rio Grande, including Del Norte and Mogote. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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
Tucker Ponds Campground is a high-altitude destination at 9,600 feet tucked into a spruce grove adjoining an open grassy meadow in the Rio Grande National Forest. Following bark beetle removal in 2015, the campground is now more open and sunny with clear views of Fox Mountain. The single-loop layout offers 15 sites on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations available. The two Tucker Ponds, each about 10 acres, sit directly across the road from the campground entrance and provide excellent family fishing. Rainbow trout are regularly stocked and usually plentiful. Pass Creek to the west offers additional fishing opportunities but is restricted to artificial flies and lures only, with all Rio Grande cutthroat trout requiring immediate release as part of a cutthroat recovery program. A valid Colorado fishing license is required. For hikers, Forest Road 390 continues south to Campo Molino, where Forest Road 388 leads to the Bonito Pass trail connecting to the Continental Divide Trail. The campground provides vault toilets, potable water via hand pump, picnic tables, fire rings, and seasonal trash service. Bear country food storage regulations apply from April through December.
Directions
From South Fork, CO, take US Highway 160 west 13.5 miles to the Tucker Ponds sign. Turn left onto Forest Road 390 (gravel) and go 2.7 miles to the campground sign. Turn right at the sign into the campground. Forest Road 390 is single-lane with turnouts.
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 | $26 - $52 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (719) 657-3321 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| USFS Tucker Ponds Campground | |
| Rio Grande NF Alerts |
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