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).

Cell Phone Coverage at Mavreeso Campground

Cell signal at Mavreeso Campground (Dolores, 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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Dolores, CO, CO★ 4.8 (88 reviews)From $32/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 RV60 ft
Hookups7 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Best: September

Early September visits reported excellent conditions with sites half-filled and pleasant weather

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

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

Location

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Getting there →

From Dolores, Colo., take State Route 145 north about 12 miles to West Dolores Road sign. Turn left onto Forest Road 535 and go just over six miles to the campground.

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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

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How much does Mavreeso Campground cost per night?+
Mavreeso Campground costs $32–$115 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Mavreeso Campground open?+
Mavreeso Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Mavreeso Campground have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Mavreeso Campground?+
Mavreeso Campground can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Mavreeso Campground?+
Mavreeso Campground 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 Mavreeso Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Mavreeso Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Mavreeso Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Mavreeso Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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$32 /night★ 4.8 (88)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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