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East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co)

San Juan National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Pagosa Springs, CO, CO

Price: From $32 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (104 reviews)

Season: May through October

East Fork Campground is located 11 miles northeast of Pagosa Springs, just off U.S. Highway 160, along the East Fork Road. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, hiking and scenic opportunities.The East Fork offers plenty of fishing opportunities upstream from the campground.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/east-fork-campground-san-juan-nf-co to be notified when sites open up.

East Fork Campground offers spacious, spread-out sites immersed in San Juan National Forest with excellent fishing, hiking, and scenic opportunities. Highly rated at 4.6/5 stars, campers praise the beautiful area and accessibility just 11 miles northeast of Pagosa Springs.

Wildlife alert: Wapiti, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Wild Turkey, Dusky Grouse, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Greater Short-horned Lizard, Smooth Greensnake, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co): Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 25 sites. Bring insect repellent for mosquitoes, which campers report can be fierce. Trailheads for Coal Creek Trail and Quartz Ridge Trail are 2-5 miles beyond the campground at Sand Creek.

Skip East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.. You prefer developed facilities—amenities limited to vault toilets, drinking water, fire rings, and picnic tables..

Best time to visit East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. Late summer/fall — Avoid peak mosquito season noted in reviews; bring DEET-free or standard insect repellent..

Nearby campgrounds: West Fork Campground (San Juan NF, CO), Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central Co) (DEL NORTE, CO), Elwood Cabin (La Jara, CO), Blanco River Group Campground (San Juan NF, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co)

Cell signal at East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co) (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.

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    Pagosa Springs, CO, CO★ 4.6 (104 reviews)From $32/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    East Fork Campground is located 11 miles northeast of Pagosa Springs, just off U.S. Highway 160, along the East Fork Road. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, hiking and scenic opportunities.The East Fork offers plenty of fishing opportunities upstream from the campground.

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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV40 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    Pull-throughsAvailable
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFishing
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

    Straight talk

    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 RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.✕ You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.✕ You prefer developed facilities—amenities limited to vault toilets, drinking water, fire rings, and picnic tables.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a popular federal campground with only 25 sites.

    Bring insect repellent for mosquitoes, which campers report can be fierce.

    Trailheads for Coal Creek Trail and Quartz Ridge Trail are 2-5 miles beyond the campground at Sand Creek.

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

    Best: Late summer/fall

    Avoid peak mosquito season noted in reviews; bring DEET-free or standard insect repellent.

    Things to do nearby

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Wapiti, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Wild Turkey, Dusky Grouse, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Greater Short-horned Lizard, Smooth Greensnake, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    970-264-5255· San Juan National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From downtown Pagosa Springs, travel 11 miles east on Highway 160 to the junction with East Fork Road (Forest Road 667). Turn right and continue less than a mile to the campground on the right.

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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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co) cost per night?+
    East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co) costs $32 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co) open?+
    East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co) have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co)?+
    East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co) can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
    How do I make reservations at East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co)?+
    East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co) 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 East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co)?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co) open, and what are check-in times?+
    East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf - Co) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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    $32 /night★ 4.6 (104)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    West Fork Campground

    San Juan NF, CO

    From $32/night

    Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central Co)

    DEL NORTE, CO

    From $29/night

    Elwood Cabin

    La Jara, CO

    From $50/night

    Blanco River Group Campground

    San Juan NF, CO

    From $140/night

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