Haviland Lake Campground
Haviland Lake Campground is situated on its beautiful namesake within the San Juan National Forest, 18 miles north of Durango. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and hiking opportunities in a scenic, natural setting. The popular campground is beautiful any time of the year.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 24 |
| Standard with electric | 17 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 48 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
41 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | LOOP A | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | Lakefront | 16 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 004 | LOOP A | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | Lakefront | 16 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 005 | LOOP A | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | Lakefront | 16 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 006 | LOOP A | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | Lakefront | 16 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 039 | LOOP A | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | – / No | Lakefront | 16 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 040 | LOOP A | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | – / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 041 | LOOP A | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | – / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 042 | LOOP A | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | – / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 043 | LOOP A | Electric | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | – / No | Lakefront | 16 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 044 | LOOP A | Standard | Back-in | 38 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred |
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 | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 48 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
The campground offers single- and double-family sites, many of which have electric hookups. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are accessible vault toilets and drinking water.
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 October (limited services Sept - Nov) |
| Forest | San Juan National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations can be made online at www.recreation.gov or calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Fees | Standard: $27 Premier: $34 Electric Hookup: $39 Double: $54 |
| 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 Durango, travel north on Highway 550 for 18 miles to Haviland Lake Road. Turn right onto Haviland Lake Road and continue a mile to the campground.
| Nearest town | Durango, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 37.5347° N, 107.8058° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service 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.
Fire nearby
- WildfireGold Mountain
36 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
| Outdoor gear | Ski Barn ↗ | 18.2 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 38.2 mi |
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Haviland Lake Campground of the San Juan National Forest Colorado
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miWagon2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 0.2 miHaviland View1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miMiners Trace1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miLupine Trace0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miCowboy Cuttoff0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miWaterdog Trot0.6 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
This campground sits inside San Juan National Forest.
- inSan Juan National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,094,539 acres
- 4.9 miHermosa Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 37,344 acres
- 12.1 miWeminuche Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 497,111 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
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Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The campground is situated on the shore of Haviland Lake, among shady, towering ponderosa pines, at an elevation of 8,705 feet. Many sites have lake views and easy shoreline access. Campers are awarded spectacular views of the Hermosa Cliffs across the lake.
Recreation
Haviland Lake is an 80-acre, no-wake lake with excellent boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. An accessible fishing dock is located on the lakeshore. Anglers cast for rainbow and brown trout. A Colorado Division of Wildlife fishing license is required to fish. Several trailheads are in the vicinity. The Forebay Lake Trail begins in the campground and leads to small Forebay Lake, just over a mile east of the campground. The historic Rico-to-Rockwood Wagon Road passes through Haviland and Chris Park. Built in the late 1800s, the road was used for six years until the railway opened.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Haviland Lake Campground?
Sites at Haviland Lake Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made online at www.recreation.gov or calling 1-877-444-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Haviland Lake Campground?
Standard: $27 Premier: $34 Electric Hookup: $39 Double: $54
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Haviland Lake Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Haviland Lake Campground?
Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
Is Haviland Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to October (limited services Sept - Nov).
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Haviland Lake Campground have?
41 sites, including 24 standard sites without power and 17 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Haviland Lake Campground?
The longest site here provides 48 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
Does Haviland Lake Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Haviland Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Haviland Lake Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Haviland Lake Campground?
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. Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Haviland Lake Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Haviland Lake Campground?
Haviland Lake is an 80-acre, no-wake lake with excellent boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation