Blanco River

The Blanco River is a camping destination in the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado. It sits within the forest's boundaries, and Blanco River Group Campground lies about 3.6 miles away. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Dulce, New Mexico, show May highs around 74°F and September highs near 79°F, with July and August warming into the upper 80s and bringing the most wet days of the year. Winters are cold, with January lows averaging about 10°F. Several other outings sit within a short drive. The Blue Creek hike is about 4 miles off, the Rio Blanco paddling route is about 6 miles away, and the Trujillo climbing area and Rito Blanco paddling route are both about 6.5 miles out.