Williams Creek Campground
San Juan National Forest — hiking
Location: Pagosa Springs, CO, CO
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$100 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (142 reviews)
Season: May through October
This popular campground, 23 miles north of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, offers both shaded and sunny campsites with some located creek-side. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding, and scenic opportunities.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The campground offers many single family sites, some with water and sewer hookups and many with views of the surrounding mountains. There are two double sites and one triple site, suitable for larger
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale
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Popular campground 23 miles north of Pagosa Springs with well-spaced sites, clean vault toilets, and easy access to Williams Reservoir for fishing and kayaking. Google reviewers praise the quiet atmosphere, scenic views, and allowance of campfires.
Wildlife alert: Pacific Black Bear, American Beaver, Coyote, Osprey, and Peregrine Falcon present in the area. Also Wandering Garter Snake and Greater Short-horned Lizard.
Insider tips for Williams Creek Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with high demand Short trail provides easy access to Williams Reservoir for fishing and kayaking ATV and hiking trails available 1-5 miles beyond the campground Many sites are creek-side with shaded or sunny options
Skip Williams Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer improved restrooms—only vault toilets available.
Best time to visit Williams Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Teal (Pagosa Springs, CO), Bridge (Pagosa Springs, CO), Cimarrona (Co) (Pagosa Springs, CO), Palisades Horse Camp (Pagosa Springs, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Williams Creek Campground
Cell signal at Williams Creek Campground (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.
This popular campground, 23 miles north of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, offers both shaded and sunny campsites with some located creek-side. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding, and scenic opportunities.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The campground offers many single family sites, some with water and sewer hookups and many with views of the surrounding mountains. There are two double sites and one triple site, suitable for larger family gatherings.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with high demand
Short trail provides easy access to Williams Reservoir for fishing and kayaking
ATV and hiking trails available 1-5 miles beyond the campground
Many sites are creek-side with shaded or sunny options
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Pagosa Springs, turn north on Piedra Road (Forest Road 361.) Turn right at the intersection of FS 631 and FS 640, about 3 miles north of Bridge Campground. The entrance is approximately 1/2 mile from the junction.
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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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