Colorado · Camping · Near South Fork

Cathedral Campground

from $10
fee
Jun
best months

Is Cathedral Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rio Grande National Forest. It doesn't name Cathedral Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Rio Grande National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 9,400 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Divide Ranger DistrictRio Grande National Forest

Cathedral Campground is northwest of Del Norte and northeast of South Fork, on Embargo Creek. It has 22 sites. Seventeen are dead end spurs and five are pull throughs. Sites vary from 35 to 45 feet in length. This campground is located in a mature aspen and spruce grove with a beautiful view of Cathedral Rock to the north. Embargo Creek flows alongside the east side of the grounds. There is ample fishing in Embargo Creek and hiking/horseback riding/mountain biking on Cathedral Creek Trail #794, Embargo Trail # 792 and Fremont's Camp Trail #885. Motorcycles may use both Cathedral and Embargo Trails. ATV's are not allowed on the trails. The campground is composed of two large loops along Cathedral Creek. The left hand loop features a large meadow and a few open sites. The right hand loop has a dense Aspen and spruce (including Blue) woods and a more rustic feel. John Charles Fremont's winter camp is nearby. He attempted an ill-fated expedition across the Rocky Mountains for a transcontinental railroad route in late 1848.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Cathedral Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Two Rivers BBQ

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 10 mi
  • If it rains

    Rio Grande County Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 17 mi from South Fork

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  • Best time to go · Jun

    Best time to visit Cathedral Campground

    Best months: June. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 6°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 9°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      50° / 16°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 24°

      7 wet

    5. May

      65° / 30°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 36°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 43°

      15 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 42°

      18 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 34°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 26°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 14°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 5°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Creede, CO, 17.7 mi away at 8,852 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.