Matterhorn
Matterhorn is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 37.84472, -107.88111
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 970-249-4552
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Matterhorn
Overview Matterhorn Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145), near the quaint town of Telluride, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery, hiking and off-road opportunities. Recreation The Galloping Goose Trail #449 can be accessed from the campground. This 8.4-mile trail leads past a restored train trestle, over two trail bridges and along segments of the historic Rio Grande Southern Railway. The trail is open to hiking, biking and horseback riding. Many scenic driving routes, both paved and off-road, can be found in the area. Additional hiking trails crisscross the surrounding mountains. Lizard Head Wilderness is about 3 miles from the campground. Facilities The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Some sites are accessible and some have full RV hookups. Flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers and trash collection are provided. Natural Features Most sites on the outer edge of the campground are wooded. Sites on the inside are more open. Most sites have pleasant views, especially the walk-to tent sites, which have unobstructed and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Nearby Attractions The charming and historic town of Telluride is just 7miles away, offering dining and lodging options, live music, shopping, museums, galleries and plenty of summer activities. A free, scenic gondola connects Telluride with nearby Mountain Villa
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Henson Creek RV Park · 33 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane Fill Station · 43 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 94 designated routes (156 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matterhorn Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Matterhorn | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Priest Lake Designated Camping Area | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Priest Lake | National forest camping area | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Sunshine | National forest campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
| Sunshine Campground | Private campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.