Cayton Campground
Cayton Campground is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 37.77139, -107.97722
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cayton Campground
Overview Cayton Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145) and the Dolores River. Visitors enjoy the area for its great fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities. Recreation The Dolores River is a popular fishing destination that can often be crowded on summer weekends. Anglers will find rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. The area boasts some excellent trails. The Colorado Trail follows the ridge across Bolam Pass. The Lizard Head and Cross Mountain Trails near Lizard Head Pass lead to alpine basins surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks. The Barlow Creek Road continues past the campground and crosses Bolam Pass with spectacular views. Road conditions near the pass often limit travel to four-wheel drive vehicles. The route eventually connects with the Hermosa Park Road, behind Durango Mountain Resort, and leads to U.S. Highway 550. Facilities The campground offers 27 single-family campsites, many of which are situated along the river. Eighteen sites offer electric hookups. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and a dump station are provided. Natural Features The campground is situated near the banks of the Dolores River, in a grassy meadow surrounded by fir and aspen trees. At an elevation of 9,400 feet, campers should expect cool evenings. Nearby Attractions The Priest Gulch Trailhead, 11 miles southwest of Rico, leads to the alpine country west of the campground. The Bear Creek Trail,
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Henson Creek RV Park · 40 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane Fill Station · 38 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 104 designated routes (224 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayton Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Burro Bridge Campground | Private campground | 5.1 mi | — | — |
| Burro Bridge | National forest horse camp | 5.1 mi | — | — |
| Priest Lake Designated Camping Area | Private campground | 6.9 mi | — | — |
| Priest Lake | National forest camping area | 6.9 mi | — | — |
| Matterhorn | National forest campground | 7.3 mi | — | Full hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.