Colorado · Camping

Lower Piedra Campground

from $28
fee
May
season
May–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

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Road closed

US 160: road closure is listed as closed by CDOT 511.

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  • At 6,600 ft
  • Pagosa Ranger DistrictSan Juan National Forest

Lower Piedra Campground is a Forest Service campground in the Pagosa Ranger District of Colorado's San Juan National Forest. It sits in the high country of southwest Colorado, and the nearest town is Ignacio, about 15 miles away. The site is a simple base for overnight stays. Vault toilets are the only listed amenity, and a fee is charged for use. The surrounding area offers several trails within a few miles, so it works well as a starting point for a day on foot. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ignacio show July highs around 86°F with lows near 52°F, while winter brings highs in the upper 30s and regular snow days from December through February. The First Notch 2 Trail and Mule Mtn. Spur 2 Trail are both about 2 miles away, and the First Notch 1 Trail is a little farther at about 2.2 miles. For more camping, Piedra Camp 1 is roughly 4 miles off.

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Lower Piedra Campground

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