Pagosa Ranger District
The Pagosa Ranger District manages 585,770 acres of the San Juan National Forest in Archuleta, Mineral, Hinsdale, Conejos and Rio Grande counties, Colorado. The District stretches east of the Piedra River to Wolf Creek Pass, and north from the boundary of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation to the Continental Divide.
District Ranger: Josh Peck
Recreation Sites
Blanco River Group Campground
Site Open
The Blanco River Group Campground is a convenient stopping point between Chama, New Mexico, and Pagosa Springs, about 15 miles southeast of Pagosa Springs. This group campground offers one group…
Bridge Campground
Site Open
Bridge Campground offers 19 campsites in a flat, open area all on a first-come, first-serve basis between May and September.Plenty of large sites offer views of the high peaks to the north. Horses…
Cimarrona Campground
Site Open
Cimarrona Campground is located next to Cimarrona Creek with views of the meadow and Williams Reservior to the south. The campground has 21 sites. There are both sunny and shady sites to choose…
Continental Divide Trail - San Juan National Forest
The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) travels 3,100 miles from the Canadian to the Mexican border with approximately 152 miles traversing through the Pagosa and Columbine Districts of the San Juan…
East Fork Campground
Site Open
The East Fork Campground is located on a ridge above the East Fork of the San Juan River. Nestled amongst the Ponderosa pines and Gambel oaks are 26 campsites containing 17 reservable sites…
Lower Piedra Campground
Site Open
The Lower Piedra Campground, located on the west bank of the Piedra River, offers 17 large, level sites with plenty of shade. The river is heavily fished, but good catches are still…
Palisades Horse Campground
Site Open
The Palisades Horse Campground is only for people camping with livestock. A one-way loop offers pull-throughs and back-in units at 12 campsites: 8 individual sites and 4 double sites. Each site has…
Piedra River Hot Springs
Site Open
Piedra River Hot Springs consists of several primitive, rock-lined pools that are fed by natural geothermal springs. The pools are set along the banks of the Piedra River, offering a unique…
Rainbow Hot Springs
Site Open
About 5.3 miles up the West Fork Trail and within the Weminuche Wilderness, these primitive, undeveloped springs are found on the banks of the West Fork of the San Juan River. The condition of the…
Teal Campground
Site Open
Teal Campground is located a mile north of Williams Creek Campground along Forest Rd. 640, overlooking Williams Creek Reservoir. It has 16 first-come, first-serve sites with views of surrounding…