Mavreeso Campground
Mavreeso Campground is located on the West Dolores Road (Forest Road 535), which branches north from Colorado Highway 145 about 20 miles northeast of Dolores. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors by hiking, biking and fishing.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 11 |
| Standard with electric | 7 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
19 sites in 3 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 | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group A | Group | Back-in | 15 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | 16 / 5 | Yes | Prime |
| 11 | Loop A | Standard | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 12 | Loop A | Standard | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 13 | Loop A | Electric | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 14 | Loop A | Electric | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 15 | Loop A | Electric | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 10E | Loop A | Electric | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 16E | Loop A | Electric | Pull-through | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 17E | Loop A | Electric | Pull-through | 55 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 18E | Loop A | Electric | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
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 | 60 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The campground offers single-family sites, a few of which have electric hookups. A group site can accommodate up to 40 people. Accessible picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are 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 September |
| Forest | San Juan National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations available online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Fees | Standard: $27 Electric Hookup: $36 Group: $100 |
| 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. |
Getting there
From Dolores, Colo. take State Route 145 north about 12 miles to West Dolores Road sign. Turn left onto Forest Road 535 and go just over six miles to the campground.
| Coordinates | 37.6511° N, 108.2969° 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.
Fire nearby
- WildfireGold Mountain
43 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 | Telluride Angler ↗ | 33.1 mi |
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Mavreeso Campground - Dolores Colorado
Trails nearby
- 2.4 miCottonwood Connector1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.4 miStoner Mesa ↗11.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.4 miMavreeso ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.1 miGoble3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.3 miTaylor OHV3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4.3 miLoading Pen4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
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
San Juan National Forest begins about 4.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.8 miSan Juan National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,094,539 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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Natural features
The campground stretches along the banks of the West Dolores River, which has its headwaters in the nearby Lizard Head Wilderness. A shady forest of spruce, ponderosa pine and Douglas fir covers the campground. It is situated at an elevation of 7,600 feet.
Recreation
The West Dolores River offers fishing for brown, rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout. A parking area is available for fisherman. Several parcels of private property are found along the river. Visitors are asked to stay on the trail and not trespass. Mountain biking is allowed on Forest Roads 532 and 535. Forest Service Trail 624 begins two miles south of the campground.
Nearby
Southwestern Colorado, part of the Four Corners region, contains more than 4,000 archaeological sites and more than 600 cliff dwellings. Mesa Verde National Park is an hour and a half south of the campground, close enough for a day trip. Other sites within the region include the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores, Canyon of the Ancients and Hovenweep National Monument. The historic mining town of Dunton Hot Springs is just 15 miles north of the campground. A resort there offers six hot springs pools ranging in temperatures from 85 through 106 degrees, dining, lodging, guided horseback rides, fly-fishing trips and hiking.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mavreeso Campground?
Sites at Mavreeso Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations available online at www.recreation.gov or by 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 Mavreeso Campground?
Standard: $27 Electric Hookup: $36 Group: $100
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Mavreeso Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Mavreeso 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 Mavreeso 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 Mavreeso Campground have?
19 sites, including 11 standard sites without power, 7 standard sites with power, and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Mavreeso Campground?
The longest site here provides 60 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 Mavreeso Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Mavreeso Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Mavreeso Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Mavreeso 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
What is there to do at Mavreeso Campground?
The West Dolores River offers fishing for brown, rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Mavreeso Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are West Dolores Campground (1.3 mi), Transfer Campground (13.6 mi, partly first-come), and Burro Bridge (15.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby