Lower Hermosa Campground
Durango, Colorado · 7,720 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,720 ft (2,353 m)7,720 ft2,353 m
Amenities
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About
The Lower Hermosa Campground has 19 sites. Although horses are not allowed in the campground, the adjacent Lower Hermosa Creek Trailhead has an area with a horse corral for overnight horse camping, as well as hitching posts. The parking lot is large enough for vehicles and horse trailers.
Services include vault toliet, trash pickup, campfire grates, and picnic tables. Bear-safe food storage is recommended. Please note, there is no water available at this campground.
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon5G · 4G LTE
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Lower Hermosa Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueShowers And Thunderstorms, 94% chance of rain52°38°
- WedSlight Chance T-storms, 87% chance of rain47°28°
- ThuSunny, 3% chance of rain57°32°
- FriSunny, 2% chance of rain57°33°
- SatMostly Sunny, 11% chance of rain55°37°
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Location and contact
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