South Mineral

Federal campground in San Juan National Forest

Location: Durango, CO, CO

Price: From $40 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 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/south-mineral to be notified when sites open up.

Beautiful federal campground near Durango with access to trails, waterfalls, and excellent drinking water. Highly rated by campers (4.7/5 stars) for its scenic setting and welcoming host.

Wildlife alert: Southwestern Red Squirrel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Pika, Long-tailed Weasel, Mule Deer, Pine Siskin, Dusky Grouse, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Evening Grosbeak

Insider tips for South Mineral: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for Scan and Pay payment option in remote areas with limited connectivity Host is informative and welcoming — ask for trail and waterfall recommendations on-site

Skip South Mineral if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure.

Best time to visit South Mineral: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Matterhorn (MONTROSE, CO), Sunshine (Telluride, CO), Cayton Campground (Rico, CO), Burro Bridge (Dolores, CO).