McPhee Recreation Complex
Dolores, Colorado · 7,080 ft · In San Juan National Forest
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At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,080 ft (2,158 m)7,080 ft2,158 m
Loops3
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- JUNIPER14 sites12 standard · 2 tent only · up to 40 ft
- PINON28 sites28 standard · up to 45 ft
- WALK6 sites6 tent only · tents only
Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 45 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“MANAGEMENT” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
McPhee Recreation Complex is located on the south shore of McPhee Reservoir near the town of Dolores in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities. Recreation
McPhee Reservoir, the largest within the San Juan National Forest and second-largest in Colorado, has 50 miles of shoreline. Boating, water skiing and fishing are popular activities. A boat ramp and fish cleaning station are located within the complex.
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at McPhee Recreation Complex: 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
SeeSee all on the mapMcPhee Campground
Public Land · 0.3 mi · Dolores
McPhee Group Area
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Dolores
House Creek
Public Land · 1.8 mi · Dolores
3 more within 25 mi
5 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.
- 5.6 mi
Camp site
Dolores, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 6.0 mi
Camp site
Dolores, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 9.2 mi
Ferris
Lewis, CO
- 12 mi
Camp site
Cortez, CO · On Bureau of Land Management land · Tres Rios Field Office
- 15 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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