Angel of Shavano Group Area
This group campground is located near the Angel of Shavano Campground and adjacent to the creek. Volleyball, softball and a horseshoe pit are available. Visitors must bring their own equipment, including volleyball net, baseball equipment and horseshoes. Parking is provided for 12-14 passenger vehicles. Firewood is sold by the campground host at the Angel of Shavano Campground.
The Angel of Shavano Trailhead for the Colorado Trail #1776 is across the road from the campground.
The campground has a covered pavilion with picnic tables, six standing grills, five large picnic tables and a fire ring with benches.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereCall 877-444-6777 or visit recreation.gov at least four days in advance. A Friday and Saturday night minimum stay is required on weekends. A three-night minimum stay is required on holiday weekends.
General Information
Check in: 2 p.m.
Check out: 12 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The following restrictions apply to this group campground:
- Parking is limited to a 60-foot by 120-foot area.
- Vehicles are not permitted in the lower meadow by the beaver pond.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks is allowed.
- Only licensed vehicles can operate inside the campground.
- Bears are common in the area, and a bear closure order is in place. All bear attractants, both food and nonfood items that can attract bears, should be kept in a bear-resistant manner. Bear bags, bear boxes and coolers within hard-sided vehicles are safer ways of storing attractants. Pop-ups, tents and open-top vehicles are not safe storage areas. Tips for camping in bear country are available from camp hosts.
$145 per night. Maximum occupancy is 100 people.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Contact Name: Salida Ranger District
Contact Phone: 719-539-3591
Address: 5575 Cleora Road Salida, CO 81201
Phone: 719-539-3591
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.58421137
Longitude: -106.21937824
Elevation
9,200 feet
Directions
From Poncha Springs, Colorado, take U.S. Highway 50 west for 6 miles, then turn right onto County Road 240 and continue for 3 miles to the campground. The group area is located on the left-hand side of the road.
Parking
Parking is limited to a 60-foot by 120-foot area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
A hand pump is available at a nearby campground.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
The campground has a covered pavilion with picnic tables, six standing grills, five large picnic tables and a fire ring with benches.
