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Ute Campground (CO)

Campsite at Ute Campground
Sideways view of Campsite #14
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Rest room
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New bathrooms at Ute

About Ute Campground (CO)

Ute Campground is located on US Hwy 160 across from Chimney Rock National Monument, 15 miles west of Pagosa Springs, 25 miles east of Bayfield, and 18 miles 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.

Number of accommodations: 9

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 8

Sites & Availability

9 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 07-Group, Loop: Lower North: Loop 1
No Hookups
$100.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: Main: Loop 1
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: Main: Loop 1
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: Main: Loop 1
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: Main: Loop 1
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: Main: Loop 1
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: Main: Loop 1
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: Upper: Loop 1
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: Upper: Loop 1
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night

Reviews (36)

What Guests Are Saying

Ute Campground features friendly and helpful camp hosts, with many reviewers noting the clean restrooms and shaded sites. While heavy rains caused some site accessibility issues and campground conditions were affected, the location near Chimney Rock National Monument and surrounding scenic activities is a significant advantage. Overall, campers appreciated the tranquil atmosphere and expressed a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
36 reviews
5
63.9%
23
4
25.0%
9
3
8.3%
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2.8%
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John S

Verified

October 20, 2023 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

Very nice Forest Service campground only about 1 mile from the road to Chimney Rock National Monument. Very quiet.

Jesse O

Verified

September 4, 2023 Stayed at: 10, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

WONDERFUL to be in the woods without crowds!

Damon J

Verified

July 31, 2023 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

Nice quiet campground close to chimney rock. Stayed for 3 nights.

Terrence B

Verified

June 26, 2023 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

Great little campground. Mature trees with plenty of shade. Spaced out with plenty of privacy.

Angela D

Verified

June 21, 2023 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Main: Loop 1

4

Heavily wooded, relatively quiet considering its proximity to the highway, literally across the road from Chimney Rock NM. There's a separate tent camp; didn't notice it on the website since there's not a map.

Valerie W

Verified

June 21, 2023 Stayed at: 21, Loop: Upper: Loop 1

4

Excellent camp site, close to Pagosa and chimney rock. Would stay again.

Elizabeth N

Verified

September 25, 2022 Stayed at: 21, Loop: Upper: Loop 1

3

Our reserved site at far end of loop was quiet, with plenty of parking space for two vehicles. A neighboring camper must've let their campfire smolder all night; smoke was everywhere and we had to zip our tent flaps closed to keep from coughing. Rained the second night, causing water and mud to run down a channel through the sloped campsite. The picnic table is listing a bit from erosion, as are several others. Despite all this, the camp host was friendly and generous with information; very concerned about our comfort and enjoyment. We love the National Forest campgrounds, but this one needs some extra attention! Thank you.

KEN M

Verified

July 26, 2022 Stayed at: 08, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

Quiet with good shade. Camp hosts are very friendly and helpful. Close to chimney rock.

Jessica L

Verified

July 21, 2022 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

We found the camp hosts Tony and Daniel very helpful. They kept the place clean and tidy, even the bathrooms. They were very knowledgeable about the area and other campgrounds. They took very good care of us. We appreciate them.

Mark C

July 20, 2022

4

We wanted to avoid crowded campsites, and this one did the trick. We were a hundred yards from the nearest neighbor campers during our stay, just what we wanted. The host was very helpful, she recommended a nearby day use area by a river, since Ute has no water features. The shade from tall trees was nice. The campsites appear to have 1/4 to 1/3 an acre each, it's nice to have such space. It's not for everyone, but the neighboring camping children found plenty to do in the woods.

Location Ute Campground (CO)

Address:
17351 W Hwy 160
Bayfield, CO, 81122
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 37.2154 / -107.272

Elevation: 2082 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

All sites are overnight use.
Check in 2:00pm. Check out 12:00 pm (noon)

General

There are no handicap accessible sites.

General

Pets are allowed at all sites, leashes are required.
Horses and pack animals are NOT permitted.

General

All sites have drive up accessibility with no hike-in.
All feature fire rings and allow camp fires.

General

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.

General

NO sites have designated tent pads.

General

None are located near a body of water.

General

None feature cabins, beds, showers or boating facilities.

General

NO dump station.

General

First Come First Served (FCFS) Campsites are also available at this campground

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