Matterhorn
Ophir, Colorado · 9,459 ft · In Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Photos: Share the Experience, Doris Stafford
Wildfire 18 mi NE: Gold Mountain, 39,747 acres, 92% contained
At a glance
7 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,459 ft (2,883 m)9,459 ft2,883 m
Sites28
Matterhorn lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 002Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 003Standard · accessible · up to 8 people40 ft
- 004Standard · accessible · up to 8 people40 ft
- 005Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 006Standard · accessible · up to 8 people40 ft
- 007Standard · accessible · up to 8 people30 ft
- 008Standard · up to 8 people30 ft
- 009Standard · accessible · up to 8 people40 ft
- 010Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
Showing 10 of 28 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Drinking water
- Dump station
- Reservations
- Toilets
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About
Overview
Matterhorn Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145), near the quaint town of Telluride, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery, hiking and off-road opportunities.Recreation
The Galloping Goose Trail #449 can be accessed from the campground. This 8.4-mile trail leads past a restored train trestle, over two trail bridges and along segments of the historic Rio Grande Southern Railway. The trail is open to hiking, biking and horseback riding.
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Matterhorn: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueShowers And Thunderstorms, 76% chance of rain47°33°
- WedSnow Showers, 96% chance of rain34°25°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain40°23°
- FriSunny44°27°
- SatMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers, 17% chance of rain44°33°
Nearby camping
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Matterhorn Cabin
Public Land · 0.1 mi · Ophir
Priest Lake Designated Camping Area
Public Land · 0.7 mi · Ophir
Priest Lake Designated Camping Area - Norwood RD
Public Land · 0.7 mi · Ophir
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Ophir share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 3.3 mi
Alta Lakes Campground (Designated) - Norwood RD
Ophir, CO
- 6.1 mi
Camp site
Ophir, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 6.1 mi
Camp site
Ophir, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 6.2 mi
Camp site
Ophir, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 7.2 mi
Silver Pick
Mountain Village, CO
- 9.3 mi
South Mineral Dispersed Area
Silverton, CO
Location and contact
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