West Fork Campground
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates mid-May through September. Note: October 2025 flooding repositioned the river away from sites that were previously alongside it. 15 sites are reservable via Recreation.gov; 13 sites are first-come-first-serve.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 1 at 12:40AM MDT until July 3 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday night. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Thursday is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 and 229. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Avoid activities which could start a wildfire.
Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 12:40AM MDT until July 3 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday night. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Thursday is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 and 229. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Avoid activities which could start a wildfire.
Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 12:40AM MDT until July 1 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday night. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Thursday is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 and 229. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Avoid activities which could start a wildfire.
About
West Fork Campground is situated in San Juan National Forest between Wolf Creek Pass and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The secluded 10-acre campground features 28 sites nestled among mixed conifers, offering both sun and shade. While the West Fork San Juan River can be heard from the campground, note that October 2025 flooding repositioned the river away from sites that were previously alongside it. The campground serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring the Weminuche Wilderness. The West Fork Trail (also known as the Rainbow Trail) begins about a mile beyond the campground and leads into the wilderness. Trailheads for Windy Pass and Treasure Mountain Trails are located across Highway 160 from the West Fork Road turnoff. Treasure Falls, an impressive 100-foot waterfall with a short hike to its base, is located about three miles from the campground. Fishing opportunities exist on the West Fork and nearby Wolf Creek, though these are heavily fished streams requiring skill and patience. The campground provides vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and fire grates at each site. Quiet hours are observed from 10pm to 6am, and generator use should be limited to one hour at a time.
Directions
From Pagosa Springs, CO: Travel east on U.S. Highway 160 for 13.5 miles, then turn northwest on Forest Road 648 for 1.5 miles to the campground entrance.
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 | $32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.PagosaRD@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 264-2268 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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