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.
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 11:29AM 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 locations. * 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. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Winter Storm Watch issued October 30 at 11:17AM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet County. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially Sunday night and Monday morning. Strong winds could produce areas of blowing and drifting snow.
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.
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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