Palisades Horse Camp

San Juan National Forest — hiking

Location: Pagosa Springs, CO, CO

Price: From $32 per night

Price range: $32–$64 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (31 reviews)

Season: May through October

Palisades Horse Camp is located 30 miles north of Pagosa Springs, high in the San Juan National Forest. This beautiful area has excellent horseback riding and hiking trails and an abundance of wildlife.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.This equestrian campground offers single- and double-family campsites to campers with horses. Corrals with feeding bins are provided.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host

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

Palisades Horse Camp is located 30 miles north of Pagosa Springs in the San Juan National Forest, offering excellent horseback riding and hiking trails with direct access to the Weminuche Wilderness via the Williams Creek Trail. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful location, well-maintained facilities, and friendly camp host.

Wildlife alert: Pacific Black Bear, Bighorn Sheep, Osprey, and Peregrine Falcon are research-grade documented species within 8km of the campground.

Insider tips for Palisades Horse Camp: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Bring a horse or plan to hike; the main attractions are horseback riding and hiking trails Williams Creek Trail provides direct access to Weminuche Wilderness and the Continental Divide

Skip Palisades Horse Camp if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal. You prefer developed amenities — facilities include only vault toilets, drinking water, fire rings, and picnic tables.

Best time to visit Palisades Horse Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Cimarrona (Co) (Pagosa Springs, CO), Teal (Pagosa Springs, CO), Williams Creek Campground (Pagosa Springs, CO), Bridge (Pagosa Springs, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Palisades Horse Camp

Cell signal at Palisades Horse Camp (Pagosa Springs, 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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Pagosa Springs, CO, CO★ 4.4 (31 reviews)From $32/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Palisades Horse Camp is located 30 miles north of Pagosa Springs, high in the San Juan National Forest. This beautiful area has excellent horseback riding and hiking trails and an abundance of wildlife.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.This equestrian campground offers single- and double-family campsites to campers with horses. Corrals with feeding bins are provided.

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Verified facts

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Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal✕ You prefer developed amenities — facilities include only vault toilets, drinking water, fire rings, and picnic tables

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Bring a horse or plan to hike; the main attractions are horseback riding and hiking trails

Williams Creek Trail provides direct access to Weminuche Wilderness and the Continental Divide

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
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4G · 0%
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4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Pacific Black Bear, Bighorn Sheep, Osprey, and Peregrine Falcon are research-grade documented species within 8km of the campground.

Location

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From Pagosa Springs, at the intersection of Highway 160 and Piedra Road/County Road 600, turn north and drive approximately 23 miles to Williams Creek Road/Forest Road 640. Turn right and drive approximately 7 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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Palisades Horse Camp cost per night?+
Palisades Horse Camp costs $32–$64 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Palisades Horse Camp open?+
Palisades Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Palisades Horse Camp have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Palisades Horse Camp?+
Palisades Horse Camp can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Palisades Horse Camp?+
Palisades Horse Camp 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 Palisades Horse Camp?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Palisades Horse Camp is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Palisades Horse Camp open, and what are check-in times?+
Palisades Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$32 /night★ 4.4 (31)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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