Alvarado Campground
Westcliffe, Colorado · 8,950 ft · In Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Wildfire 23 mi E: Aspen Acres, 102,007 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
7 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,950 ft (2,728 m)8,950 ft2,728 m
Sites50
Alvarado Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 01Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 02Standard · up to 8 people27 ft
- 03Standard · up to 8 people45 ft
- 04Standard · up to 8 people32 ft
- 05Standard · up to 8 people36 ft
- 06Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 07Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 09Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 10Standard · up to 8 people20 ft
- 11Standard · up to 8 people22 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Alvarado Campground, located at an elevation of 9,000 ft., is a prime location for accessing easy to challenging hikes in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. The variety of trails lead to high elevation lakes, picturesque waterfalls, and a number of stunning scenic overlooks. Alvarado is designed for a range of campers, with facilities for tent, RV and equestrian campers.
Pike-San Isabel National Forests include over a million acres of wilderness and over half of Colorado's mountain peaks that reach above 14,000 feet. Recreation
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Cell service
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Cell service at Alvarado Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSlight Chance Rain Showers, 23% chance of rain49°39°
- WedShowers And Thunderstorms, 87% chance of rain43°29°
- ThuMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers, 16% chance of rain41°26°
- FriSunny, 4% chance of rain45°31°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain49°36°
Nearby camping
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Camp site
Dispersed · 2.8 mi · Westcliffe
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Dispersed · 2.8 mi · Westcliffe
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Dispersed · 2.8 mi · Westcliffe
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.8 mi
Camp site
Westcliffe, CO · On Local government land · Middle Taylor Creek Wetland
- 2.8 mi
Camp site
Westcliffe, CO · On State agency land · Middle Taylor Creek State Wildlife Area
- 2.8 mi
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Westcliffe, CO · On State agency land · Middle Taylor Creek State Wildlife Area
- 2.8 mi
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Westcliffe, CO · On State agency land · Middle Taylor Creek State Wildlife Area
- 3.5 mi
Camp site
Crestone, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Isabel National Forest
- 3.6 mi
Camp site
Crestone, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Isabel National Forest
Location and contact
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