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Transfer Campground

17
sites
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Transfer Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

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

  • 17 sites for horse campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 8,920 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Near MancosMancos/Dolores Ranger District · San Juan National Forest

Transfer Campground, located approximately 11 miles north of Mancos, Colorado in the San Juan National Forest, is known for its access to many area recreation trails.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Transfer Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Chavolo's Mexican Restaurant

    Restaurant

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Animas Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 22 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Transfer Campground

    Best months: April–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

      35° / 22°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 24°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 30°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 35°

      7 wet

    5. May

      65° / 44°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 54°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 58°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 57°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 50°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 40°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 30°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 22°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cortez 8 Se, CO, 21.8 mi away at 8,034 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Transfer Campground

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