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Available sites

9 total sites

About Ute Campground (CO)

Ute Campground is located on US Hwy 160 across from Chimney Rock National Monument, 15 mi west of Pagosa Springs, 25 mi east of Bayfield, and 18 mi north of Arbolles, just west of the intersection with Colorado 151. Visitors enjoy quick access to Chimney Rock National Monument entrance and a centralized location to USFS trail systems, lake, and stream fishing.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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9 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 07-Group, Loop: Lower North: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 08, Loop: Main: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: Main: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 43 ft · Gravel
🚐 10, Loop: Main: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 49 × 40 ft · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: Main: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 12, Loop: Main: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 34 ft · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: Main: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 37 × 34 ft
🚐 21, Loop: Upper: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 34 × 34 ft
🚐 22, Loop: Upper: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 21 ft

Reviews (51)

What Guests Are Saying

Ute Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment with clean bathrooms and friendly hosts. Many reviewers appreciated the spacious campsites and ample shade from trees, enhancing the overall experience. While some sites faced accessibility issues due to prior storms, the campground's charm and proximity to attractions like Chimney Rock National Monument make it a desirable destination.

Review Summary

4.5
51 reviews
5
64.7%
33
4
23.5%
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3
7.8%
4
2
3.9%
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Jan M

Verified

September 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Main: Loop 1

4

The campground was well maintained by the camp hosts. It was quiet, except for the significant road noise that abates during the night, but is a constant background soundscape

Jason Y

Verified

September 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Main: Loop 1

2

It’s a clean well spaced campground. Pit toilets are very clean. The only downside is that vehicle traffic along the road nearby is consistent and loud. Close drive to Chimney Rock national monument

Ellen K

Verified

September 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: Upper: Loop 1

5

This campground was lovely - clean, quiet, and peaceful. The host was friendly without being intrusive. Our campsite #22, was large and surrounded by multiple trees. There was a little bit of road noise from the highway, but the location was perfect for visiting Chimney Rock National Monument.

Jane P

Verified

August 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

Host was excellent. Very friendly and informative

Jenn P

Verified

August 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

Ute campground was peaceful, clean, and the campsites were pretty spread out. The bathrooms were the cleanest pit toilets I've ever seen in my life. I saw some reviews about the campsite not having much shade, but I thought that there were plenty of trees and we hung a tarp for shade for midday.

Dennis H

Verified

July 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Main: Loop 1

3

Campground was clean and well maintained. The campground host maintained the bathrooms in excellent condition. The Campground appears to have been designed in the distant past with many of the sites having a considerable slope for RV's.

Leslie M

Verified

July 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 07-Group, Loop: Lower North: Loop 1

5

Beautiful campground just outside of Pagosa springs. Lots of shade and incredibly clean bathrooms! The hosts were so accommodating. Thank you!

Sean T

Verified

July 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

The hosts was thorough and friendly. I felt welcome and inviting. The campground was clean and quiet.

Veronica D

Verified

July 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

The grounds were well Kept and clean. The host was very nice, and the bathrooms were clean!

Timothy C

Verified

June 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

Underutilized campground. It is close to the road, but there is almost no traffic at night and it is very peaceful. The bathrooms are kept impeccably.

Location & Directions for Ute Campground (CO)

17351 W Hwy 160, Bayfield, CO 81122 United States

Elevation: 2,082 ft

Getting There

Directions from Pagosa Springs, CO: Travel west on U.S. Hwy 160 for 18 mi and campground is on north side of the highway.

Nearest town

Bayfield, CO - 24 mi

About 26 min to downtown

Highway access

Ute Campground is accessible via U.S. Hwy 160, which runs 18 miles west from Pagosa Springs.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • All sites are overnight use.
  • There are no handicap accessible sites.
  • Pets are allowed at all sites, leashes are required. Horses and pack animals are NOT permitted.
  • All sites have drive up accessibility with no hike-in. All feature fire rings and allow camp fires.
  • All parking spurs are gravel and are large enough to accommodate an extended cab pickup truck size (approximately 20 feet in length) and wide enough for dual rear wheels. All cargo/utility trailers must fit within the campsite parking area. ATV's and boats on trailers may NOT be off-loaded within the campground. No additional parking is provided within the facility.
  • NO sites have designated tent pads.
  • None are located near a body of water.
  • None feature cabins, beds, showers or boating facilities.
  • NO dump station.
  • First Come First Served (FCFS) Campsites are also available at this campground

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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