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).

Cell Phone Coverage at Snowslide

Cell signal at Snowslide (Durango, 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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Durango, CO, CO★ 4.5 (4 reviews)From $22/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

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 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)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: July

Within operational season (May-October) with confirmed camper visits and cooler mountain temperatures

Best: September-October

End of season before closure with potentially fewer crowds while still operational

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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: 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

Location

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Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Snowslide cost per night?+
Snowslide costs $22 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Snowslide open?+
Snowslide is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Snowslide have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Snowslide?+
Snowslide is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Snowslide?+
Snowslide 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 Snowslide?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Snowslide is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Snowslide open, and what are check-in times?+
Snowslide is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$22 /night★ 4.5 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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