Colorado · Camping

Palisades Campground

Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 17 h ago

Is Palisades Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Palisades 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 8,352 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Pagosa Ranger DistrictSan Juan National Forest

Palisades Campground is a Forest Service campground in the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest in southwest Colorado. It sits among several other outdoor destinations in the area, making it an easy base for exploring the district. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. A nearby weather station records typical July averages of about 79°F for highs and 41°F for lows, though July and August also bring the most wet days of the year. Winter is cold, with typical January highs around 34°F and lows near -2°F. Several other places are within a short drive. Palisades Horse Camp is about 0.4 miles away and Cimarrona Campground is about 0.6 miles away. The Cimarrona hike starts about 1.2 miles off, and Williams Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 1.6 miles away.

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