Poso Campground
This small campground sits on a hillside above the South Fork of Carnero Creek, surrounded by spruce and aspen trees. It offers eight sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. Two vault toilets are located within the campground. A large group picnic area is located nearby.
The setting is quiet and scenic, with cool shade, creekside views, and easy access to forest recreation. It’s a great spot for a relaxed stay in the woods, fish in area streams, mountain bike on forest roads, hike, or discover nearby OHV and four-wheel opportunities.
General Information
- Fires are allowed in designated fire rings only.
- Ensure fires are dead out and cold to the touch before departing the site.
- No horses or pack animals allowed in the campground.
- Pack out all trash.
Mid-May to mid-November.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to single campsites ONLY.
The 50% discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night
All sites first-come, first-served and cannot be reserved.
Dogs must be on a leash not longer than six feet in length.
Carnero Guard Staton cabin is nearby for rent at $50.00/night. Reservations can be made through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Address: 46525 State Highway 114 Saguache, CO 81149
Phone: (719) 655-2547
Hours: Monday through Friday / 9:00 to 3:30 (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.90800199
Longitude: -106.4273694
Elevation
9,100 feet
Directions
From Monte Vista, Colorado:
- Take U.S. Highway 285 north to the La Garita turnoff (County Road 41 G).
- Turn onto County Road 41 G and follow the paved road west for 6.0 miles until the road forks.
- At the fork, take a slight right onto Carnero Creek Road (Forest Road 690 / County Road 41G).
- Continue northwest on this gravel road for 10.0 miles to Forest Road 675.
- Turn onto Forest Road 675 and travel west 1.5 miles to Poso Campground.
Travel Considerations
- County Road 41G becomes a dirt, single‑lane road with turnouts after entering the National Forest.
- Snow and seasonal closures may restrict travel from March 15 through May 15.
Parking
Adequate parking within the campground. Maximum trailer length is 25 feet.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toiletsWater
Potable water is not available at this site.
It is recommended that water from nearby streams be purified before consumption.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Horses and pack animals are not allowed within the campground or picnic area.
