McPhee Campground
Dolores, Colorado · 7,156 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
- 7,156 ft (2,181 m)7,156 ft2,181 m
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About
McPhee Reservoir, the largest in the San Juan National Forest and second largest in Colorado, has 50 miles of shoreline in pi?on, juniper, and sagebrush country. The McPhee Campground is on a mesa 500 feet above the reservoir, with road access to the McPhee Boat Launch area.
The McPhee Campground has 71 campsites on 2 loops with paved access. There are 50 reservable campsites, 24 sites with electric hookups, and 2 sites offer tables and toilets accommodating wheelchairs. A dozen campsites are walk-ins with tent pads near scenic overlooks.
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at McPhee Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueShowers And Thunderstorms, 85% chance of rain54°38°
- WedShowers And Thunderstorms, 93% chance of rain45°32°
- ThuSunny, 2% chance of rain58°35°
- FriSunny59°36°
- SatMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 16% chance of rain56°40°
Nearby camping
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McPhee Recreation Complex
Public Land · 0.3 mi · Dolores
McPhee Group Area
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Dolores
House Creek
Public Land · 2.0 mi · Dolores
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Dolores 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.
- 5.8 mi
Camp site
Dolores, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 6.2 mi
Camp site
Dolores, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 9.3 mi
Ferris
Lewis, CO
- 12 mi
Camp site
Cortez, CO · On Bureau of Land Management land · Tres Rios Field Office
- 16 mi
Camp site
Dolores, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 17 mi
Camp site
Rico, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
Location and contact
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