Federal campground in San Juan National Forest
Location: Hesperus, CO, CO
Price: From $22 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
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Affordable camping at $22/night in Hesperus, CO with basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables. First-come, first-served basis allows flexibility for spontaneous trips.
Wildlife alert: Red Fox, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Townsend's Big-eared Bat, Gunnison's Prairie Dog, Wild Boar, American Robin, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, and Gray-headed Junco documented in the area.
Insider tips for Kroeger: Arrive early — federal campground with first-come, first-served availability only Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature Be prepared to pay in person upon arrival as this is not a reservation-based campground
Skip Kroeger if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You require guaranteed site availability — first-come, first-served only. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Kroeger: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Snowslide (Durango, CO), Target Tree Campground (Mancos, CO), Junction Creek Campground (DURANGO, CO), Transfer Campground (Mancos, CO).
Cell signal at Kroeger (Hesperus, 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.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Arrive early
federal campground with first-come, first-served availability only
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature
Be prepared to pay in person upon arrival as this is not a reservation-based campground
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
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