Surrounded by over 3 million acres of national forest and wilderness areas, you’ll find yourself in the center of nature’s playground in Pagosa Springs. With the San Juan Mountains and a variety of outdoor activities at your doorstep, along with hot springs, charming shops, historic sites, and an assortment of artisans, you'll find plenty to do in Pagosa.
Camping & Backpacking in Pagosa Country
Camping and backpacking options are abundant in Pagosa Country, with over 3 million acres of surrounding national forest and wilderness areas. You'll find campgrounds and RV parks, a hut system and a variety of trails located throughout.
Acres Green RV Park
10 Leisure Court Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970)264-9264 view website
Blanco River RV Park & Resort
97 Leisure Court Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970)264-5547 view website
Bruce Spruce Ranch
231 West Fork Rd. Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-5374 view website
Cool Pines RV Park
1501 W. Hwy. 160, #3 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970)264-9130
Elk Meadows River Resort
5360 E. Highway 160 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970)264-5482 view website
Hide a Way at Pagosa Pines RV Park & Campground
8880 W. Hwy 160 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970)731-5112
The Last Resort
256 County Road 339 (Off Highway 84) Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
866-651-6468 view website
Pagosa Riverside Campground
2270 East Highway 160 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970)264-5874 view website
Piedra River Resort
180 CR 166 Chimney Rock, CO 81127
(970)731-4630
Pinon Park Campground & RV Resort
19 Lazy Lane Arboles, CO 81121
(970)883-3636 view website
Sportsman's Campground and Mountain Cabins
2095 Taylor Lane Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970)731-2300 view website
Wolf Creek Run Motor Coach Resort
1742 E. Hwy. 160 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-0365 view website
Backpacking in Pagosa's surrounding 3 million acres of national forest and wilderness areas provides nearly endless opportunities. Backpackers will discover immediate solitude, amazing scenery and endless trails - and with a Hut System in place, there's a variety of backcountry experiences to discover. Guided backpacking trips are available through Step Outdoors.
To assist your trip planning, please reference the following information from the forest service:
Weminuche Wilderness Area contains nearly half a million acres in the San Juan and Rio Grande National Forests. View Trip Planning Guide.
South San Juan Wilderness Area encompasses the eastern extent of the San Juan Mountain Range, including a segment of the Continental Divide. View Trip Planning Guide.
Piedra River Area contains 60,387 acres in the San Juan National Forest along the Piedra River. View Trip Planning Guide.
Pagosa Hut & Trail System
The Pagosa Hut and Trail system is located on 50 square miles of the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest, just a few miles northwest of Pagosa Springs. With a maximum occupancy of eight people, all huts are accessible by motorized and non-motorized travelers, and nightly rentals cost just $60 per hut.
To reserve a rental, hut users will need to provide their desired arrival and departure dates, and the number of people in the party. Each party must include at least one adult. Occupancy is from 2 p.m. on the arrival date, to noon the following day. To make reservations up to a year in advance, call the Pagosa Ranger District office at (970) 264-2268, Monday through Friday.
Ski and Bow Rack Camping, Hunting, Archery, and Fishing Equipment
Downtown Pagosa Springs, River Center, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970)264-2370 view website
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