Junction Creek Campground
Junction Creek Campground is located close to Durango, Colo. near the beginning of the Colorado Trail. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent hiking and biking opportunities in a scenic natural setting.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 29 |
| Standard with electric | 14 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| group picnic area | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
45 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01 | JUNCTION CREEK | Group Picnic Area | Full | 15 amp | – / No | 65 / 18 | Yes | Yes | ||||
| G02 | JUNCTION CREEK | Group | Gravel | Partial | No | No / No | 50 / 14 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 01 | Loop B | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 03 | Loop B | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 04 | Loop B | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 06 | Loop B | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 07 | Loop B | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 01 | Loop C | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 02 | Loop C | Standard | Back-in | 15 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 03 | Loop C | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 AM, checkout 10:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 65 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites G01, G02 are listed accessible |
The campground offers single- and double-family campsites, many with electric hookups. A group campsite is available that can accommodate up to 50 people. An accessible large-group, day-use picnic shelter, with electricity, can accommodate up to 65 people. Group sites are equipped with picnic tables, serving tables, campfire rings and grills and have access to a volleyball court and horseshoe pits. Single and double sites have tables and campfire rings. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
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 September |
| Forest | San Juan National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations for campsites and the group picnic area can be made online at www.recreation.gov or calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Fees | Standard: $27 Double: $54 Electric Hookup: $39 Group Campsite: $125 Group Pavillion / Picnic Area: $150 |
| 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 Main Street in Durango, travel west on 25th Street (across from the fairgrounds entrance) for just over three miles, to the forest boundary. Continue just over a mile to the campground entrance. The day-use area loops to the left.
| Nearest town | Durango, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 37.3361° N, 107.9150° 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. 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.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Ski Barn ↗ | 4.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 35.7 mi |
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Junction Creek Campground - Durango Colorado
Trails nearby
- 0.5 miLogchutes 23.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miLogchutes 1 ↗4.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miLogchutes 33.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miJunction Creek - Co.trail ↗19.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.4 miDry Fork4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miWestview Loop3 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
- 8.6 miHermosa Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 37,344 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.
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On the National Register nearby
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Natural features
The campground is situated on a south-facing hillside, a quarter-mile above Junction Creek. A forest of ponderosa pine and gambel oak covers the campground, which sits at an elevation of 7,300 feet.
Recreation
The Colorado Trail, also known as the Junction Creek Trail, begins nearby and stretches almost 500 miles to Denver as it rises through subalpine forests and alpine meadows above the timberline. Mountain biking is very popular on the Colorado Trail and the Logchute Trail System, which is nearby. Junction Creek offers fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Skilled anglers may have luck near the campground, but chances improve upstream.
Nearby
Haviland Lake is a 35-minute drive from the campground. The 80-acre, no-wake lake offers boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Accessible fishing docks are located on the lakeshore. The small town of Durango is just minutes away, offering whitewater rafting, a river trail, shops and restaurants. It is also home to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Junction Creek Campground?
Sites at Junction Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations for campsites and the group picnic area 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 Junction Creek Campground?
Standard: $27 Double: $54 Electric Hookup: $39 Group Campsite: $125 Group Pavillion / Picnic Area: $150
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Junction Creek Campground?
Check-in 6:00 AM, checkout 10:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Junction Creek 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 Junction Creek Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Junction Creek Campground have?
45 sites, including 29 standard sites without power, 14 standard sites with power, 1 group site, and 1 group picnic area.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Junction Creek Campground?
The longest site here provides 65 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 Junction Creek Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Junction Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Junction Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Junction Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Junction Creek Campground?
Sites G01 and G02 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Junction Creek Campground?
The Colorado Trail, also known as the Junction Creek Trail, begins nearby and stretches almost 500 miles to Denver as it rises through subalpine forests and alpine meadows above the timberline. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation