West Dolores Campground
Rico, Colorado · 7,740 ft · In San Juan National Forest
Wildfire 42 mi NE: Gold Mountain, 39,747 acres, 92% contained
At a glance
7 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,740 ft (2,359 m)7,740 ft2,359 m
Sites18
West Dolores Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 01Standard · up to 8 people65 ft
- 03EStandard · up to 8 people38 ft
- 04EStandard · up to 8 people45 ft
- 05EStandard · up to 8 people45 ft
- 6EStandard · up to 8 people38 ft
- 07Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 08Standard · up to 8 people45 ft
- 09Standard · up to 8 people45 ft
- 10EStandard · up to 8 people38 ft
- 11Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
West Dolores Campground is located on the West Dolores Road (Forest Road 535), which branches north from Colorado Highway 145 about 20 miles northeast of Dolores. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors by hiking, biking and fishing. Recreation
The West Dolores River offers fishing for brown, rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout. A day-use parking area is available on-site. Several parcels of private property are found along the river. Visitors are asked to stay on the trail and not trespass.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at West Dolores Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 71% chance of rain51°32°
- WedSlight Chance T-storms, 96% chance of rain44°25°
- ThuSunny, 2% chance of rain55°27°
- FriSunny58°28°
- SatMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 17% chance of rain56°32°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
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Rico, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 4.6 mi
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Rico, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 5.0 mi
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- 13 mi
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- 13 mi
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- 14 mi
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Rico, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
Location and contact
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