Lower Hermosa (Co)

Federal campground in San Juan National Forest

Location: CO, CO

Price: From $18 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 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): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lower-hermosa-co to be notified when sites open up.

Well-maintained campground with good privacy and direct access to Hermosa Creek trail. Camp host Chad receives praise from returning campers.

Wildlife alert: Bushy-tailed Woodrat, Cedar Waxwing, Evening Grosbeak, White-throated Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Wandering Garter Snake, Western Painted Turtle, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Insider tips for Lower Hermosa (Co): First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option Direct trail access to Hermosa Creek available from campground

Skip Lower Hermosa (Co) if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served basis only. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Lower Hermosa (Co): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Chris Park (Durango, CO), Haviland Lake Campground (Durango, CO), Junction Creek Campground (DURANGO, CO), Transfer Park Campground (Durango, CO).