Ute Campground
Open for the season. The campground operates May through September with both reservable and first-come-first-served sites available. Reservable sites have a 12-day maximum stay; FCFS sites have a 28-day maximum. Check-in at 2:00 PM, check-out at noon.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 28 at 2:42PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT Low pressure begins to dig southward from the PACNW on Friday, tapping into a fetch of Pacific moisture that will evolve into an atmospheric river streaming into the Desert Southwest this weekend. Showers and thunderstorms develop on Friday and Saturday across the region. Lighter rainfall totals Friday and Saturday will reflect, initially lower, moisture. However, a few thunderstorms could produce impactful downpours on saturated soils left over from last weekend's historic rainfall. Deeper moisture develops Saturday night and early Sunday. This is expected to produce heavier and more widespread rainfall across southeast UT and southwest CO Sunday and Monday, mostly below 10000 feet. While rivers are forecast to remain below action stage, a growing concern lies in the potential for runoff around saturated hillsides in the region. This could produce rock, mud, and debris flows onto roadways, as well as flash flood prone burn scars, washes, slot canyons, and arroyos. Early estimates predict an area of 1 to 2 inches of new rainfall for portions of southeast UT and southwest CO. This is a preliminary forecast that hinges on slight shifts in a strong moisture plume impacting the region. It also attempts to capture the most statistically likely outcome, despite stronger and weaker outlier predictions. Outdoor enthusiasts, motorists, and residents of recent flood impacted areas are encouraged to remain abreast of the developing forecast in the coming days.
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
Ute Campground is situated at the base of Haystack Mountain facing Chimney Rock National Monument, sharing land with the Southern Ute Nation along the reservation border. The terrain features a hilly forest environment of ponderosa pines, Gambel oak, Rocky Mountain juniper, fragrant sumac, and meadows. While the pines provide shade, the south-facing slope gets very warm in summer. The campground offers 26 individual campsites plus one group site accommodating up to 32 people. Services include potable water from a pressurized station, two vault toilet facilities, picnic tables at each site, fire grates, and trash pickup. Parking spurs are approximately 20 feet in length, though the maximum RV length is listed as 35 feet. No hookups, dump station, or showers are available. The entrance to Chimney Rock National Monument is only 4 miles away on Colorado 151. The campground is centrally located between Turkey Springs Trail System and the Devil Mountain, Mule Mountain, and Horse Mountain trail systems featuring ATV, motorcycle, mountain bike, hiking, and horseback riding trails. Stream fishing and natural hot springs on the Piedra River are nearby, and the Southern Ute Reservation offers fishing access to Lake Capote and the Piedra River with fee permits.
Directions
From Pagosa Springs, CO: Travel west on US Highway 160 for approximately 17-18 miles. The campground is on the north side of the highway, just west of the intersection with Colorado 151.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $22 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 264-2268 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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