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West Dolores Campground

West Dolores CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
18
sites
Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Is West Dolores Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

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

  • 18 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 7,739 ft
  • Near DoloresMancos/Dolores Ranger District · San Juan National Forest

West Dolores Campground is located on the West Dolores Road (Forest Road 535), which branches north from Colorado Highway 145 about 20 miles northeast of Dolores. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors by hiking, biking and fishing.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit West Dolores Campground

    Best months: April–June and August–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

      40° / 17°

    2. Feb

      42° / 19°

    3. Mar

      51° / 27°

    4. Apr

      60° / 33°

    5. May

      69° / 40°

    6. Jun

      81° / 50°

    7. Jul

      86° / 55°

    8. Aug

      83° / 55°

    9. Sep

      75° / 47°

    10. Oct

      63° / 36°

    11. Nov

      50° / 26°

    12. Dec

      40° / 18°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yellow Jacket 4ne, CO, 22.4 mi away at 7,090 ft. The station sits about 600 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.

West Dolores Campground

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