Mcphee Recreation Complex
Mcphee Recreation Complex is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 37.50000, -108.55000
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (970) 882-7296
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Mcphee Recreation Complex
Overview McPhee Recreation Complex is located on the south shore of McPhee Reservoir near the town of Dolores in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities. Recreation McPhee Reservoir, the largest within the San Juan National Forest and second-largest in Colorado, has 50 miles of shoreline. Boating, water skiing and fishing are popular activities. A boat ramp and fish cleaning station are located within the complex. The half-mile Can Do Trail climbs to a scenic overlook with panoramic views of the reservoir and the beautiful peaks surrounding Mesa Verde to the south. Facilities This large campground offers group sites, RV and tent sites, some of which have electric hookups. Several sites have shelters for shade. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are flush toilets. The McPhee Campground has 71 campsites on 2 loops with paved access. There are 50 reservable campsites, 24 sites with electric hookups, and 2 sites offer tables and toilets accommodating wheelchairs. A dozen campsites are walk-ins with tent pads near scenic overlooks. The adjacent McPhee Group Area has 4 group campsites available for reservation (with limited electrical hookups). There are volleyball posts, a ball field, and horseshoe pits (you supply the equipment). Natural Features The campground is situated on a mesa 500 feet above the reservoir, at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Pinyon and juniper trees offer shade throughout the
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane Fill Station · 42 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 108 designated routes (208 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McPhee Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Mcphee Cg | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| McPhee Group Area | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| House Creek Campground | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| House Creek Cg | National forest campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| House Creek | National forest campground | 1.8 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.