Teal

Federal campground in San Juan National Forest

Location: Pagosa Springs, CO, CO

Price: From $32 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (2 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/teal to be notified when sites open up.

Highly-rated hidden gem (4.7/5 stars) praised by repeat visitors for peaceful, quiet atmosphere with clean bathrooms and gorgeous views. First-come, first-served access keeps it less crowded than reservation-based campgrounds.

Wildlife alert: Pacific Black Bear, American Beaver, Coyote, Osprey, and Peregrine Falcon present in area. Greater Short-horned Lizard also documented.

Insider tips for Teal: Arrive early — federal campground with only 1 site available on first-come, first-served basis. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment. Plan to physically arrive at campground to claim your site; no advance reservations accepted.

Skip Teal if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available.. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only.. You're visiting outside May-October — campground closed seasonally..

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

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Teal

Cell signal at Teal (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 (2 reviews)From $32/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 need RV hookups — no hookups available.✕ You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only.✕ You're visiting outside May-October — campground closed seasonally.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early

federal campground with only 1 site available on first-come, first-served basis.

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment.

Plan to physically arrive at campground to claim your site; no advance reservations accepted.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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: Pacific Black Bear, American Beaver, Coyote, Osprey, and Peregrine Falcon present in area. Greater Short-horned Lizard also documented.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· San Juan National Forest

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

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 Teal cost per night?+
Teal costs $32 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Teal open?+
Teal is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Teal have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Teal?+
Teal is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Teal?+
Teal 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 Teal?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Teal is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Teal open, and what are check-in times?+
Teal is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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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$32 /night★ 4 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Williams Creek Campground

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Bridge

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