Colorado · Camping · Near Telluride

Eureka Campground

  • At 9,868 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer

Eureka Campground is a campground in Colorado, sitting about 0.1 mile from the town of Eureka. It is one of the closest places to stay in the area, and it is also the base for the Eureka Campground and Store, which sits just as close at 0.1 mile away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Silverton weather station, which sits a few hundred feet lower, show July highs around 75°F with lows near 38°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and lows well below zero. The Eureka area climbing area is about 0.2 mile away. Upper Minnie Gulch Trail and Houghton Mountain are both within about 3 miles for hiking. Silverton Lakes Campground is about 6.6 miles away for another camping option.

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  • Sleep close

    Eureka Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Colorado Boy Southwest Pub

    Restaurant

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Smuggler Union Tramhouse

    Attraction

    On your way back · 12 mi

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  • Best time to go

    Best time to visit Eureka Campground

    No month here meets our mild-weather rule. 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

      34° / -6°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      36° / -3°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 6°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      48° / 17°

      9 wet

    5. May

      58° / 25°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 31°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 38°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      72° / 37°

      15 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 30°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 20°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 7°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / -5°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Silverton, CO, 7.3 mi away at 9,285 ft. The station sits about 600 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.

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