Transfer Campground
San Juan National Forest — hiking
Location: Mancos, CO, CO
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$75 per night
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (27 reviews)
Season: May through October
Transfer Campground, located approximately 11 miles north of Mancos, Colorado in the San Juan National Forest, is known for its access to many area recreation trails.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The campground offers 12 first-come, first-serve family sites and one overnight group site. The reservable group site has five double picnic tables, a large group area, a serving table and cooking grills. A vault toilet restroom is located near the group area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/transfer-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Transfer Campground offers excellent access to recreational trails in San Juan National Forest including the Aspen Loop Trail for ATV riding, hiking, and mountain biking. Campers consistently praise the beautiful views, cleanliness, and helpful camp host Dan.
Wildlife alert: Coyotes, American Pikas, and various bird species including Dusky Grouse present in the area. Reptiles including Greater Short-horned Lizards and Eastern Collared Lizards documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Transfer Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 17 sites Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available The Aspen Loop Trail is just 1/2 mile north of campground for ATV/motorbike riding Road to campground is mostly unpaved but has good gravel surface — check conditions in wet weather
Skip Transfer Campground if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You require winter camping (closed November-April). You have a large RV over 34 feet (limited sites accommodate larger vehicles).
Best time to visit Transfer Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. September — Verified camper visit in September 2021 reported great conditions and beautiful views.
Nearby campgrounds: Jersey Jim Fire Tower (Mancos, CO), Target Tree Campground (Mancos, CO), Kroeger (Hesperus, CO), Snowslide (Durango, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Transfer Campground
Cell signal at Transfer Campground (Mancos, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Transfer Campground, located approximately 11 miles north of Mancos, Colorado in the San Juan National Forest, is known for its access to many area recreation trails.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The campground offers 12 first-come, first-serve family sites and one overnight group site. The reservable group site has five double picnic tables, a large group area, a serving table and cooking grills. A vault toilet restroom is located near the group area.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 17 sites
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
The Aspen Loop Trail is just 1/2 mile north of campground for ATV/motorbike riding
Road to campground is mostly unpaved but has good gravel surface
check conditions in wet weather
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Verified camper visit in September 2021 reported great conditions and beautiful views
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Mancos, CO: travel 1/4 mile north on Hwy 184, turn right on West Mancos Road (Forest Road 561) and travel 10.5 miles to the campground. Most of the road is unpaved, but has a good gravel surface. PLEASE NOTE that the Horse Sites are located before reaching the campground on the opposite side of the road off FSR 561, a totally separate area.
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- 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.
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