Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central CO)

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Rio Grande National Forest Fees: Single site - $29 to $31/night Double site - $58 to $62/night Group site - $99 to $103/night Shoulder season - $10/night (sometime after Labor Day) $12 for day use (picnicking in the campground) Picnic area - Free, no camping. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. Season: Memorial Day weekend to The second Monday of September. Status: closed Reservations: Reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov . Reservations must be made at least 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance for standard sites or 12 months in advance… Overview Big Meadows is located in the San Juan Mountains in south-central Colorado, about 11 miles west of South Fork. The campground is lightly wooded with spruce trees, creating a beautiful meadow atmosphere. The Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to dense wilderness. Recreation An accessible fishing pier, located on the north shore of the reservoir, allows anglers to cast for rainbow, brown and brook trout. Hunting, boating and hiking are also popular pastimes. Hikers and horseback riders will enjoy the 6-mile Archuleta Trail. The trail accesses the Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado's largest wilderness, which boasts the headwaters of dozens of major streams and rivers that feed into the Rio Grande and… Getting there: From South Fork, Colorado, take Highway 160 for 13 miles west, turn onto Forest Road 410 SW, and go 1.8 miles to Big Meadows Campground. Rules: On Big Meadows Reservoir, boats are allowed. No wakes are allowed, trolling motors are okay. Boat ramp on north shore. There is a 14-day camping limit in campground. Must have a Colorado fishing license to fish the reservoir and streams. Phone: 435-245-6521 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232252 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, inc., Recreation.gov

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