Cayton Campground
Rico, Colorado · 9,364 ft · In San Juan National Forest
Photos: RMRC
Wildfire 25 mi NE: Gold Mountain, 39,747 acres, 92% contained
At a glance
7 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,364 ft (2,854 m)9,364 ft2,854 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Cayton Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145) and the Dolores River. Visitors enjoy the area for its great fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities.Recreation
The Dolores River is a popular fishing destination that can often be crowded on summer weekends. Anglers will find rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout.
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Cayton Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueChance T-storms, 87% chance of rain44°28°
- WedSlight Chance T-storms, 95% chance of rain40°20°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain48°19°
- FriSunny51°22°
- SatMostly Sunny, 11% chance of rain50°27°
Nearby camping
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Burro Bridge
Public Land · 5.1 mi · Rico
Priest Lake Designated Camping Area
Public Land · 6.9 mi · Ophir
Priest Lake Designated Camping Area - Norwood RD
Public Land · 6.9 mi · Ophir
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 8.1 mi
Silver Pick
Mountain Village, CO
- 9.4 mi
Camp site
Rico, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 9.5 mi
Camp site
Ophir, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 9.5 mi
Camp site
Ophir, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 9.6 mi
Camp site
Ophir, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 11 mi
Alta Lakes Campground (Designated) - Norwood RD
Ophir, CO
Location and contact
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