Alvarado
Alvarado is a national forest campground in Colorado.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 38.08128, -105.56203
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234105
About Alvarado
Developed campground with reservable, equestrian, and first-come, first-served sites. Nearby attractions: access to the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness trails from the Rainbow trail. The Rainbow trail is a motorized trail open to ATV and motorcycle use and runs along the foot of the Sangres Wilderness trails, that climb above the Rainbow Trail into the Sangres, are only accessed by foot or livestock. The closest Wilderness trails include Cottonwood, Comanche, Venable, and Goodwin. High Mountain lakes are accessible from the Wilderness trails. For reservations or information visit www.recreation.gov or call 877-833-6777.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 31 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 35 designated routes (73 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado Campground | RV park | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Alvarado Campground | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Wet Mountain RV Park & Cabins | RV park | 6.6 mi | — | — |
| North Crestone Creek | National forest campground | 8.3 mi | — | — |
| North Crestone Campground | Private campground | 8.7 mi | — | — |
| Burnt Gulch Trail 4WD Parking & Camp | Private campground | 8.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.