Colorado · Camping · Near Telluride

Dunton River Camp

Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Dunton River Camp open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Dunton River Camp, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

  • At 8,507 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Mancos/Dolores Ranger DistrictSan Juan National Forest

Dunton River Camp is a campground in the Mancos/Dolores Ranger District of Colorado's San Juan National Forest. It sits within the forest's network of backcountry and trail-based recreation, and its location makes it a base for exploring the surrounding trails and waterways. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Telluride show July highs around 77°F with lows near 41°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s and lows drop to near zero. Several trails and campgrounds lie within a short drive. Geyser Spring is about 2.3 miles away, and Eagle Peak is about 2.9 miles away. Burro Bridge Campground is about 5.9 miles away, and Fish Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 3.3 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Dunton River Camp

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Tunnel

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 23 mi
  • If it rains

    Rico 1

    Hot spring

    On your way back · 7 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit Dunton River Camp

    Best months: June–July and September. 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

      36° / 0°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 5°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 13°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      51° / 22°

      9 wet

    5. May

      60° / 29°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 34°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 41°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 40°

      15 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 34°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 23°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 13°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 2°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Telluride 4wnw, CO, 21.2 mi away at 8,646 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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