Snowslide

San Juan National Forest — riverside

Location: Durango, CO, CO

Price: From $22 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (4 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): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Beautiful first-come, first-served campground nestled in San Juan National Forest next to La Plata River with clean pit toilets and picnic tables at each site. Highly rated by campers (4.7/5 stars) for its cozy mountain setting and friendly host.

Wildlife alert: Red Fox, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Townsend's Big-eared Bat, Gunnison's Prairie Dog, Wild Boar, American Robin, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Gray-headed Junco, and Black Rosy-Finch present in area

Insider tips for Snowslide: Arrive early as site is first-come, first-served only with just 1 site available Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available Filter mountain water from La Plata River as no running water available at campground Expect pit toilets rather than flush facilities

Skip Snowslide if: You require hookups or running water. You cannot arrive in person to claim a site (first-come, first-served basis only). You visit outside May through October seasonal window. You need to reserve in advance (no advance reservations available).

Best time to visit Snowslide: July — Within operational season (May-October) with confirmed camper visits and cooler mountain temperatures. September-October — End of season before closure with potentially fewer crowds while still operational.

Nearby campgrounds: Kroeger (Hesperus, CO), Target Tree Campground (Mancos, CO), Junction Creek Campground (DURANGO, CO), Transfer Campground (Mancos, CO).