Bridge
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 18 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
18 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | People / vehicles |
|---|---|
| 01 | 8 / – |
| 02 | 8 / – |
| 03 | 8 / – |
| 04 | 8 / – |
| 05 | 8 / – |
| 07 | 8 / – |
| 08 | 8 / – |
| 10 | 8 / – |
| 11 | 8 / – |
| 12 | 8 / – |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
Bridge Campground offers 19 campsites in a flat, open area all on a first-come, first-serve basis. Plenty of large sites offer views of the high peaks to the north. Horses are not allowed inside the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May to Early September |
| Forest | San Juan National Forest |
| Fees | $27 |
| 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. |
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Getting there
From Pagosa Springs, CO: Travel 2.0 miles west on U.S. Hwy 160, then turn northwest on Piedra Road, FR #631 for 18.0 miles. The Piedra Road is open year-round and suitable for most vehicles.
| Coordinates | 37.4655° N, 107.1975° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireGold Mountain
48 mi from the campground · 39,747 acres · 92% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 15.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 37.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Ski Barn ↗ | 39.6 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 2.5 miPiedra Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 3.8 miTeal Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 5.3 miWilliams Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5.3 miPiedra Falls Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 2.3 miLower Weminuche ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miPiedra Stock Dr ↗13.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.5 miPiedra ↗11 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.9 miPlumtaw Winter ↗16.6 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.4 miLittle Sand ↗10.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.2 miMiddle Fork ↗11.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Weminuche Wilderness, which overlaps San Juan National Forest.
- inWeminuche Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 497,111 acres
- inSan Juan National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,094,539 acres
- 5.7 miRio Grande National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,937,280 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Debs SchoolBuilding · Pagosa Springs · 2.7 mi
Recreation
Streams offer fishing, and the area is popular for hunting. Several trails a few miles away access the Weminuche Wilderness and Piedra Area.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bridge?
No. Bridge is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Bridge?
$27
Source: Forest Service
What time is check-in at Bridge?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Forest Service
Is Bridge open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to Early September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Bridge have?
19 sites, including 18 standard sites without power.
Source: Forest Service
What is there to do at Bridge?
Streams offer fishing, and the area is popular for hunting. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Bridge is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Williams Creek Campground (2.6 mi), Teal (3.5 mi, first-come), and Cimarrona (5.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby