| Wilderness Campgrounds |
Alta LakesA beautiful campground area located at 11,000 feet that is generally snow-free by late June. Sites are not established, and there are 2 pit toilets. Located 13 miles SE of Telluride. Take Hwy. 145 south toward Cortez for 13 miles. Turn left at Alta Lakes, go 5 miles up a rugged dirt road (4-wheel vehicle recommended). Free. Sorry, no reservations accepted. Call U.S.F.S.970-327-4261 or 970-728-4211. Burro BridgeOpen in early June, this campsite offers 15 sites, 2 vault toilets and a hand pump for water. It is somewhat remote, but horse-friendly. Take Hwy. 145 south toward Cortez for about 18 miles, then turn west on Dunton Road for six miles. Fee is $8 - $12. Call 970-882-7296 for reservations and information. Lizard Head Wilderness AreaThis area boasts some of the Southwest's most rugged and pristine mountains, with three 14,000-foot peaks and great high-altitude hiking. No vehicles or mountain bikes are allowed in wilderness areas. Call the U.S. Forest Service for further information about camping. Call 970-327-4261 McPhee Recreation Area65 miles southwest of Telluride near Dolores and Cortez. 72 sites for camping with hookups, restrooms, showers, dump station, boat ramp and marina. Call more than five days in advance for camping. Fishing, picnicking, hiking, boating and camping are available year round. $10-$45. Call 800-280-CAMP or 877-444-6777
Located near Norwood at the base of Lone Cone Peak. 40 sites for campers, handicapped accessible fishing pier and two boat ramps. Water-skiing and windsurfing allowed. Stocked with 90,000 fish annually. 14-day camping limit. FREE. Call 970-327-4455. There are other private campgrounds in the area located in Montrose and along the Dolores River next to Highway 145. For more information, contact the following Chamber of Commerce offices: Montrose Chamber of Commerce: 800-923-5515. Ridgway Chamber of Commerce: 970-626-5181. Dolores Chamber of Commerce: 970-882-4018. Located between Ridgway and Montrose, this beautiful area offers 280 campsites, hookups, showers, restrooms, dump station, laundry, marina, food, swimming, picnic tables, boat rental, waster-skiing, jet-skiing and fishing. 15 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Open year round. Reserve a maximum of 90 days and minimum of three days in advance. $10-$16 per site. . Call 800-678-2267 Hiking, camping, jeeping, horseback riding, boating, fishing, hunting and biking. Call 970-327-4261 Telluride's premier source for mountain adventures, the San Juan Outdoor School offers adventures in rock climbing, mountaineering, nature hikes, peak ascents, backpacking, backcountry skiing, and snowshoeing. With the guidance of expert instructors and naturalists, participants in our programs gain an appreciation for rich natural and cultural history of the majestic San Juan Mountains. The San Juan Outdoor School provides the highest quality instruction in a safe and supportive learning environment and creates a nurturing and comfortable outdoor experience for people of all ages and abilities. Call 970-728-4101 |
