Colorado · Camping

Lower Piedra Campground

Lower Piedra Campground Photo: Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
May–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Is Lower Piedra Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Lower Piedra Campground, 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 6,900 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 within the forest's ranger district, and the nearest town is Ignacio, about 15 miles away. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ignacio show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 76°F, while July and August run warmer, with highs in the mid-80s. Winter is cold, with January highs near 38°F and several snowy days each month from December through February. Several trails start close by. First Notch 2 Trail is about 1.5 miles away and First Notch 1 Trail about 1.9 miles. The Mule Mtn. Spur 2 Trail is also about 1.9 miles off. For more camping, Piedra Camp 3 is roughly 3.3 miles away.

Local outfitters

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