Mcphee Recreation Complex

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San Juan National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · San Juan National Forest Fees: Standard: $27 Electrical Hookup: $36 Group: $100 Season: May to September (limited services Sept - Nov) Status: closed Reservations: Reservations available online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Overview McPhee Recreation Complex is located on the south shore of McPhee Reservoir near the town of Dolores in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities. Recreation McPhee Reservoir, the largest within the San Juan National Forest and second-largest in Colorado, has 50 miles of shoreline. Boating, water skiing and fishing are popular activities. A boat ramp and fish cleaning station are located within the complex. The half-mile Can Do Trail climbs to a scenic overlook with panoramic views of the reservoir and the beautiful peaks surrounding Mesa Verde to the south. Facilities This large campground offers group sites, RV and tent sites, some of which have electric hookups. Several sites have shelters for shade. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are flush toilets. The McPhee Campground has 71 campsites on 2… Getting there: From Dolores, take Highway 145 for 2 miles, turn right onto Highway 184. Travel 4 miles on Highway 184, turn right at the McPhee Recreation Complex entrance. Proceed on Road 271 to the campground. Rules: - Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am. Please be a good neighbor and limit use of generators to no more than one hour at a time. - Dogs must be leashed or otherwise physically restrained. Do not leave pets unattended. - Check-out time: 12:00 pm; Check-in time: 2:00 pm - if the site is empty, campers may come in anytime. - Standard single site occupancy is 8, but a single family with > 8… Phone: (970) 882-7296 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232146 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: RMRC, Recreation.gov