Bridge
Federal campground in San Juan National Forest
Location: Pagosa Springs, CO, CO
Price: From $28 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bridge to be notified when sites open up.
Bridge Campground offers affordable tent camping at $28/night in the scenic Pagosa Springs area with fire rings and picnic tables. First-come, first-served access means no advance reservation stress.
Wildlife alert: Pacific Black Bear, American Beaver, Coyote, and Red Fox present in the area. Golden Eagles, Ospreys, and Peregrine Falcons also documented nearby.
Insider tips for Bridge: Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with just 1 site available Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Piedra Road (FR #631) is open year-round and suitable for most vehicles despite remote location
Skip Bridge if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You prefer booking in advance — first-come, first-served only. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Bridge: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Williams Creek Campground (Pagosa Springs, CO), Teal (Pagosa Springs, CO), Cimarrona (Co) (Pagosa Springs, CO), Palisades Horse Camp (Pagosa Springs, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bridge
Cell signal at Bridge (Pagosa Springs, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with just 1 site available
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment
Piedra Road (FR #631) is open year-round and suitable for most vehicles despite remote location
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — San Juan National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at San Juan National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
Frequently asked questions
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