Junction Creek Campground
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
Colorado · Camping · Near Durango
Junction Creek Campground
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 45
- sites
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Junction Creek Campground open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Columbine Ranger District. It doesn't name Junction Creek Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).
Pagosa Ranger District Road Closure
Agency closure covering Columbine Ranger District · Order 02-13-08-26-17 · USFS · Columbine Ranger District
COLUMBINE RANGER DISTRICT Road Closure
Agency closure covering Columbine Ranger District · Order 02-13-08-26-18 · USFS · Columbine Ranger District
Travel is not advised to the San Juan NF
Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
Closures and dangerous conditions on roads, bridges, and trails from flooding
Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
Multiple roads and trails damaged by flooding on SJNF
Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Columbine Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 45 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 7,200 ft
- Near DurangoColumbine Ranger District · San Juan National Forest
Junction Creek Campground is located close to Durango, Colo., near the beginning of the Colorado Trail. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent hiking and biking opportunities in a scenic natural setting.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Serious Texas Barbecue
Restaurant
On your way back · 3 mi
If it rainsJeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0 (commons)
More in DurangoLocal outfitters
- Alpen Rose RV Park3 mi away
- HTR Resorts3 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Junction Creek Campground - Day UseCamping0.1 mi
- Far RightRock climbing0.3 mi
- Central PortionRock climbing0.3 mi
- Ciao Bella!Rock climbing0.3 mi
- Colorado Trail - TH to GudysMountain biking0.3 mi
- Junction Creek - Co.TrailMountain biking0.3 mi
- Lightner CreekCanoeing2.9 mi
- Alpen Rose RV ParkCamping3.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Chris ParkCamping · ~24 min drive
- Target Tree CampgroundCamping · ~26 min drive
- Florida Campground (co)Camping · ~27 min drive
Echo Basin Ranch RV ParkCamping · ~32 min drivePhoto: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Transfer Horse CampCamping · ~32 min drivePhoto: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Graham Creek CampgroundCamping · ~36 min drive
- North Canyon CampgroundCamping · ~36 min drive
- Pine Point (Vallecito Reservoir, CO)Camping · ~37 min drive
- Vallecito CampgroundCamping · ~39 min drive
- Junction Creek Campground - Day UseCamping · Next door
Best time to visit Junction Creek Campground
Best months: May–October. 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.
Jan
39° / 13°
7 wet
Feb
45° / 19°
7 wet
Mar
54° / 25°
7 wet
Apr
63° / 30°
7 wet
May
71° / 37°
6 wet
Jun
81° / 46°
5 wet
Jul
85° / 53°
11 wet
Aug
82° / 51°
12 wet
Sep
76° / 44°
9 wet
Oct
64° / 33°
7 wet
Nov
50° / 23°
7 wet
Dec
40° / 13°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Durango, CO, 4.5 mi away at 6,761 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Junction Creek Campground
45 sites for group camping
