Colorado · Camping

Vallecito Campground

Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain

79
sites: May–Oct
best months

Is Vallecito Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Columbine Ranger District. It doesn't name Vallecito Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

Pagosa Ranger District Road Closure
Agency closure covering Columbine Ranger District · Order 02-13-08-26-17 · USFS · Columbine Ranger District
COLUMBINE RANGER DISTRICT Road Closure
Agency closure covering Columbine Ranger District · Order 02-13-08-26-18 · USFS · Columbine Ranger District
Travel is not advised to the San Juan NF
Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
Closures and dangerous conditions on roads, bridges, and trails from flooding
Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
Multiple roads and trails damaged by flooding on SJNF
Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest

As of Nov 9, 7:45 PM MST · Source: USFS · Columbine Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

79 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 7,911 ft
Columbine Ranger DistrictSan Juan National Forest

Vallecito Campground is a very popular site and one of the largest within the San Juan National Forest. It sits on Vallecito Creek, adjacent to the Weminuche Wilderness. Visitors enjoy the area for its trail and fishing opportunities, which are part of a very scenic, natural setting.

Local outfitters

Alpen Rose RV Park19 mi away
Crazy Horse Outfitters19 mi away

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Also worth it near here
- PenthouseRock climbing · ~1 min drive
- DARK CANYONHiking · ~3 min drivePhoto: crazycharizard, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
- Vallecito ReservoirLake fishing · ~9 min drive
- Burnt MeadowCross-country skiing · ~9 min drivePhoto: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Best time to visit Vallecito 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
  37° / 9°
2. Feb
  42° / 12°
3. Mar
  48° / 21°
4. Apr
  55° / 29°
5. May
  64° / 37°
6. Jun
  76° / 44°
7. Jul
  80° / 53°
8. Aug
  78° / 51°
9. Sep
  72° / 45°
10. Oct
  60° / 38°
11. Nov
  47° / 25°
12. Dec
  38° / 17°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Vallecito Reservoir, CO, 6.8 mi away at 7,673 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.