Florida Campground (Co)
San Juan National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Durango, CO, CO
Price: From $27 per night
Price range: $27–$150 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Florida Campground is located near the north end of Lemon Reservoir, in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, trail opportunities and scenic natural setting.This lightly used campground is situated in a shady forest of Colorado blue spruce, Douglas fir and aspen trees. The swift Florida River flows next to the campground.Lemon Reservoir is about three miles from the campground, offering boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Florida Campground offers excellent fishing on the Florida River for rainbow and brown trout, scenic views near Lemon Reservoir, and popular hiking and biking trails in a quiet setting with good spacing between sites.
Wildlife alert: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Steller's Jay, Dusky Grouse, Tree Swallow, Hermit Thrush, and Greater Short-horned Lizard are present in the area.
Insider tips for Florida Campground (Co): Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Only the Florida group site requires reservations; all other sites are first come, first serve. No cell phone service at campground; nearby Transfer Park and Miller Campgrounds are alternative options. Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available. Several prime sites are located directly on the river.
Skip Florida Campground (Co) if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer).. You require cell phone service.. You're visiting outside May through October..
Best time to visit Florida Campground (Co): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Transfer Park Campground (Durango, CO), Miller Creek (Durango, CO), Vallecito Campground (Bayfield, CO), Middle Mountain (Bayfield, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Florida Campground (Co)
Cell signal at Florida Campground (Co) (Durango, 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.
Florida Campground is located near the north end of Lemon Reservoir, in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, trail opportunities and scenic natural setting.This lightly used campground is situated in a shady forest of Colorado blue spruce, Douglas fir and aspen trees. The swift Florida River flows next to the campground.Lemon Reservoir is about three miles from the campground, offering boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Only the Florida group site requires reservations; all other sites are first come, first serve.
No cell phone service at campground; nearby Transfer Park and Miller Campgrounds are alternative options.
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available.
Several prime sites are located directly on the river.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Getting there →
From Bayfield, travel north from U.S. Highway 160 to County Road 501. Go 10 miles, then turn left onto County Road 240 and drive 3 miles. Turn right on County Road 243, then continue 7 miles to the campground.
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- 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.
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