Ute Campground (CO)
Ute Campground (CO) is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 37.21540, -107.27250
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Camping
- Map
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- Phone
- 970-264-2268 USFS Pagosa Ranger District
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Ute Campground (CO)
Overview Ute Campground is located on US Hwy 160 across from Chimney Rock National Monument, 15 miles west of Pagosa Springs, 25 miles east of Bayfield, and 18 miles north of Arbolles, just west of the intersection with Colorado 151. Visitors enjoy quick access to Chimney Rock National Monument entrance and a centralized location to USFS trail systems, lake, and stream fishing. Recreation Ute Campground is the only access to Forest Service land on Haystack Mountain. Hiking views of Chimney Rock National Monument. Facilities The campground is shaded with Ponderosa Pines and offers easy access to Highway 160. Sites are spaciously placed and all feature natural areas adjacent to the campsites. 21 sites offer improved primitive camping with picnic tables, fire rings, and some with additional grills. There is a Group Area with a maximum for 32 people featuring a group picnic area and 2 fire rings. There is one potable water station under pressure and two pairs of vault toilets. Maximum stay is 28 days at first come-first serve sites. 12 days maximum stay on reservation sites. Pets allowed, leashing required. No horses or pack animals allowed in the park. Natural Features Ute campground, named for and sharing land with the Southern Ute Nation is located along reservation borders situated at the base of Haystack Mountain facing Chimney Rock National Monument. The terrain is a hilly forest enviroment of Ponderosa pines, Gamble Oak, Rocky Mountain Juniper, Fragrant Sumac and m
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Speedway Gas Station · 11 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Cenex Ampride · 32 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 97 designated routes (204 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTE | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Ute Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lower Piedra Campground | Private campground | 4.3 mi | — | — |
| Lower Piedra | National forest campground | 4.3 mi | — | — |
| Lower Piedra Campground | Private campground | 5.0 mi | — | — |
| Piedra Camp 1 | Private campground | 6.8 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.