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Vallecito Campground

In
San Juan National Forest
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2 reviews
36 sites · RV, Tent

Vallecito Campground is a highly elevated string of both primitive and modern campsites that overlook comely the like-named creek.

Here, you'll be able to hike the snaking, rocky terrain and angle from the banks of the creek's roaring white-waters; the stretch of water within the campground's vicinity is known to teem with rianbow trout.
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
36 sitesRV, Tent
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  • View from north meadow.
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  • wildflowers all over
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Mioara D.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2017
Gorrrrrgeous river/hike. We car camped, literally no spots to setup a tent. Still worth itttt
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Jacob G.
8 years on Hipcamp
November 2016
Wonderful campground! I have camped and backpacked at many places in Colorado, in the wilderness and at campsites. I can honestly say this is my favorite campsite in the region. Everything was close by (restrooms, trailheads, the river, water faucets, etc) the camp hosts are very nice and accommodating, if you've got any questions feel free to ask them. This is (to me) the most beautiful and awe-inspiring part of Colorado, and this campsite in right in the center of it all. Vallecito reservoir is just a 5 minute drive from the camp, and it offers fantastic fishing, stores, restaurants, etc. Weminuche Wilderness trail begins at the north side of the camp, I suggest a hike. I spent 2 weeks backpacking on that trail on a previous trip, amazing
LocationVallecito Campground, San Juan National Forest, Colorado, United States
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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