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Target Tree Campground

Target Tree CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
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May–Oct
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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Target Tree 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.

  • 20 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 7,747 ft
  • Mancos/Dolores Ranger DistrictSan Juan National Forest

Target Tree Campground is located 7 miles east of Mancos on the north side of Highway 160 at an elevation of 7,643 feet. It is the ideal camping spot for day trips to Mancos, Durango and Mesa Verde National Park. The name, "Target Tree," refers to the Ute Indians' use of the area to harvest sap and bark from Ponderosa pines as food supplements. They also used the trees for target practice, leaving several scarred trees throughout the area.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Target Tree Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Chavolo's Mexican Restaurant

    Restaurant

    Open after 6

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Target Tree 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.

    1. Jan

      36° / 12°

    2. Feb

      39° / 17°

    3. Mar

      48° / 23°

    4. Apr

      56° / 29°

    5. May

      66° / 36°

    6. Jun

      76° / 43°

    7. Jul

      80° / 51°

    8. Aug

      78° / 50°

    9. Sep

      71° / 43°

    10. Oct

      59° / 32°

    11. Nov

      46° / 22°

    12. Dec

      36° / 14°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ft Lewis, CO, 10.7 mi away at 7,614 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Target Tree Campground

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