What are the hours and season for Cayton Campground?

Cayton Campground is open May through October. Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

Does Cayton Campground have cell service?

No cell signal at Cayton Campground. Source: FCC Broadband Data.

What is the phone number for Cayton Campground?

The contact number for Cayton Campground is 1111111111. Verified from on-site signage filmed by CamperWatch in 2026.

What amenities does Cayton Campground have?

Cayton Campground amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing. Hookups: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer..

How do I book a campsite at Cayton Campground?

Cayton Campground is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "Cayton Campground"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cayton-campground to be notified the moment a site opens up.

What is the cancellation policy at Cayton Campground?

Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.

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Cayton Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145) and the Dolores River. Visitors enjoy the area for its great fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The campground offers 27 single-family campsites, many of which are situated along the river. Eighteen sites offer electric hookups.

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Check-in2:00 PM

Check-out12:00 PM

SeasonMay through October

Stay limit14 days

Max RV70 ft

Hookups19 electric sites

PetsAllowed

CampfiresAllowed

Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials

Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing

Recreation

Picnic TablesDump Station

Family & Pets

Vault ToiletsElectric Hookups

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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Skip it if:✕ You need water or sewer hookups - only electric hookups available on select sites✕ You require year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only✕ You prefer less crowded fishing conditions during summer weekends

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CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand

Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving

Dolores River is a popular fishing destination - arrive early for prime spots, especially on weekends

Best: June-September

Campground operates May through October, but Dolores River fishing can be crowded on summer weekends; plan accordingly

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset

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4G · 0%

Verizon

4G · 0%

AT&T

4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: Bighorn sheep, mule deer, osprey, and American pika inhabit the area. Wandering garter snakes also present.

Location

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Getting there →

From Rico, travel northeast on Colorado Highway 145 for 6 miles. Turn right (east) on Forest Road 578 (Barlow Creek Road). The campground entrance is a half-mile further.

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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.
Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

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How much does Cayton Campground cost per night?+

Cayton Campground costs $30–$41 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.

What season is Cayton Campground open?+

Cayton Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Does Cayton Campground have hookups?+

Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.

What is the maximum RV length at Cayton Campground?+

Cayton Campground can accommodate RVs up to 70 feet.

How do I make reservations at Cayton Campground?+

Cayton Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

What is the cell service like at Cayton Campground?+

According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cayton Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.

What season is Cayton Campground open, and what are check-in times?+

Cayton Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions

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$30 /night★ 4.6 (150)

SeasonMay through October

Check-in2:00 PM

Check-out12:00 PM

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