Mavreeso Campground

San Juan National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Dolores, CO, CO

Price: From $32 per night

Price range: $32–$115 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (88 reviews)

Season: May through October

Mavreeso Campground is located on the West Dolores Road (Forest Road 535), which branches north from Colorado Highway 145 about 20 miles northeast of Dolores. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors by hiking, biking and fishing.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The campground offers single-family sites, a few of which have electric hookups. A group site can accommodate up to 40 people.

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

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

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

Mavreeso offers a scenic riverside setting with 19 sites on the West Dolores River, featuring electric hookups on select sites, drinking water, and good fishing opportunities for multiple trout species. Campers praise the clean facilities, helpful camp host, and peaceful atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Black-billed Magpie, Red-tailed Hawk, and Broad-tailed Hummingbird are documented in the area.

Insider tips for Mavreeso Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Electric hookups are available on select sites but charged separately from nightly rate Wood is available for purchase from the camp host Fishing parking area provided for river access

Skip Mavreeso Campground if: You need water/sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May-October only. You prefer developed campgrounds—vault toilets only, no shower facilities mentioned.

Best time to visit Mavreeso Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. September — Early September visits reported excellent conditions with sites half-filled and pleasant weather.

Nearby campgrounds: West Dolores Campground (Dolores, CO), Jersey Jim Fire Tower (Mancos, CO), Transfer Campground (Mancos, CO), Burro Bridge (Dolores, CO).