Mcphee Recreation Complex
San Juan National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Dolores, CO, CO
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$110 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (127 reviews)
Season: May through October
McPhee Recreation Complex is located on the south shore of McPhee Reservoir near the town of Dolores in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities.This large campground offers group sites, RV and tent sites, some of which have electric hookups. Several sites have shelters for shade.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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McPhee Recreation Complex offers excellent boating, fishing, and water sports on Colorado's second-largest reservoir with 50 miles of shoreline. Campers praise the flat, well-maintained sites and clean facilities in a central location near Canyon of the Ancients and Mesa Verde National Park.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, mule deer, and red foxes present in area. Also spiny lizards, smooth greensnakes, and great basin gopher snakes.
Insider tips for Mcphee Recreation Complex: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Request site letter 'W' for walk-in tent sites if you prefer a quieter experience Fish cleaning station available on-site for anglers
Skip Mcphee Recreation Complex if: You need water or sewer hookups—only select sites have electric hookups. You require shower facilities—none available at this campground. You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Mcphee Recreation Complex: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: House Creek (Dolores, CO), Mavreeso Campground (Dolores, CO), West Dolores Campground (Dolores, CO), Transfer Campground (Mancos, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mcphee Recreation Complex
Cell signal at Mcphee Recreation Complex (Dolores, CO): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
McPhee Recreation Complex is located on the south shore of McPhee Reservoir near the town of Dolores in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities.This large campground offers group sites, RV and tent sites, some of which have electric hookups. Several sites have shelters for shade.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Request site letter 'W' for walk-in tent sites if you prefer a quieter experience
Fish cleaning station available on-site for anglers
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Dolores, take Highway 145 for 2 miles, turn right onto Highway 184. Travel 4 miles on Highway 184, turn right at the McPhee Recreation Complex entrance. Proceed on Road 271 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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