Angel Of Shavano Group
Angel of Shavano Group Campground is considered one of the area's best kept camping secrets. It is situated next to the North Fork South Arkansas River and offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, and fishing. Reservations are REQUIRED at this facility. Reservations can be made up to 1 year in advance.
This is the group site. Looking for the main campground? Angel Of Shavano is next door.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
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| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 100 / 24 | Yes |
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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Angel of Shavano offers one group campsite best suited for tent camping. It can accommodate up to 100 people and 12-14 vehicles. The site is equipped with a picnic shelter, tables, six pedestal grills and a campfire circle with benches. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. No drinking water is available within the group site, but it is available at the nearby family campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Poncha Springs, Colorado, take U.S. Highway 50 west 6 miles, then right on County Road 240 and travel 4 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Salida, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 38.5828° N, 106.2200° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Parking is not available for large RVs.
Charges and cancellations
Group Sites Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
Fire nearby
- WildfireWillow
47 mi from the campground · 7,359 acres · 92% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Holiday RV ↗ | 9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Salida Mountain Sports ↗ | 12.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 17.8 mi |
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Angel of Shavano Campground - San Isabel National Forest
Worth a stop
From the Angel of Shavano Group Campground the road continues west for 6 miles to the North Fork reservoir and campground. The road is extremely rocky and rough and high clearance vehicles are recommend. The reservoir is regularly stocked with rainbow trout and it offers anglers a chance to fish one of the area's most popular high elevation lakes. It is situated at 11,000 feet so anglers should be prepared for all types of weather. The Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway is located on the top of Monarch Pass at 11,312 feet (3.45 km), which is on the Continental Divide at the southern end of the Sawatch Mountain Range. The Monarch Crest is along the border between Gunnison and Chaffee counties, approximately 25 miles (40 km) west of the town of Salida.
- 8.3 miMonarch Pass Overlook & Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 9 miChalk Lake Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
Trails nearby
- 1.9 miMt. Shavano3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.4 miBrowns Creek ↗6.6 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
Browns Canyon National Monument begins about 10.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 10.5 miBrowns Canyon National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 21,709 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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Maysville SchoolBuilding · Maysville · 3.4 mi
- Poncha Springs SchoolhouseBuilding · Poncha Springs · 9.3 mi
- Morley BridgeStructure · Romley · 10.1 mi
Natural features
The campground is named after an image of an angel that appears as winter snow fall on Shavano Mountain. The site lies at an elevation of 9,200 feet along the North Fork South Arkansas River. A forest of aspen and pine covers the area. Beaver ponds dot the landscape at the base of nearby Shavano Mountain.
Recreation
The Colorado Trail begins within the campground and provides excellent hiking, horseback riding and biking opportunities. The trail stretches 487 miles across Colorado from Denver to Durango, with segments ranging in elevation from 5,500 to 13,300 feet. The North Fork South Arkansas River flows next to the campground and it offers rainbow and brook trout fishing. Fun facilities like a volleyball court, baseball field and horseshoe pits are available within the campground. Visitors must bring their own equipment.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Angel Of Shavano Group?
Sites at Angel Of Shavano Group are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Angel Of Shavano Group?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Angel Of Shavano Group?
Group Sites Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Angel Of Shavano Group have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Angel Of Shavano Group?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Angel Of Shavano Group?
Yes, pets are allowed at Angel Of Shavano Group. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Angel Of Shavano Group?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Angel Of Shavano Group?
The Colorado Trail begins within the campground and provides excellent hiking, horseback riding and biking opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Angel Of Shavano Group?
Salida, Colorado. From the Angel of Shavano Group Campground the road continues west for 6 miles to the North Fork reservoir and campground.
Source: Getting there
What if Angel Of Shavano Group is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Angel Of Shavano (0.1 mi, first-come), North Fork Campground (5.8 mi, first-come), and Monarch Park (7.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby