Cathedral Campground
Alpine, Colorado · 9,406 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 42 mi NW: Elk, 7,257 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,406 ft (2,867 m)9,406 ft2,867 m
- Land
- Rio Grande National Forest
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About
Cathedral Campground is northwest of Del Norte and northeast of South Fork, on Embargo Creek. It has 22 sites. Seventeen are dead end spurs and five are pull throughs. Sites vary from 35 to 45 feet in length. This campground is located in a mature aspen and spruce grove with a beautiful view of Cathedral Rock to the north. Embargo Creek flows alongside the east side of the grounds. There is ample fishing in Embargo Creek and hiking/horseback riding/mountain biking on Cathedral Creek Trail #794, Embargo Trail # 792 and Fremont's Camp Trail #885. Motorcycles may use both Cathedral and Embargo Trails. ATV's are not allowed on the trails. The campground is composed of two large loops along Cathedral Creek. The left hand loop features a large meadow and a few open sites. The right hand loop has a dense Aspen and spruce (including Blue) woods and a more rustic feel. John Charles Fremont's winter camp is nearby. He attempted an ill-fated expedition across the Rocky Mountains for a transcontinental railroad route in late 1848.
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Cell service at Cathedral Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance T-storms, 78% chance of rain37°24°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain43°24°
- FriSunny45°30°
- SatMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain49°34°
- SunMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers, 15% chance of rain48°33°
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Location and contact
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