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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

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

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%
12
3
7.8%
4
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3.9%
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Doug R

Verified

July 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

Nice quiet campground. Hosts were very nice and helpful. Would stay there again

Catherine H

Verified

July 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

Lovely campground! We were able to check in early and tour the area. Our site faced the mountains leaving us feel the forest was ours! Camp host was super friendly.

Adam S

Verified

September 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

Camp Host, Mike, was very helpful and welcoming. The grounds were all in good order. This place is a hidden gem and a great base station for us while touring the nearby scenic activities... quick drive to Pagosa Springs, Treasure Falls and Chimney Rock right across the way. Highway road noise was minimal and did not disturb us during evening hours. Would stay there again!

Timothy L

Verified

July 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: Upper: Loop 1

4

No cellular (AT&T) as expected. Camp host was very helpful in getting us situated in a campsite that better matched our needs than the one we'd reserved. Great spot in the woods -- very little exposure for solar. No-See-Ums in June; bring repellent.

Mike C

Verified

July 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

The Ute Campground is well kept. The camp host was helpful with information regarding an upcoming rainstorm. He kept campers informed. We will camp there again.

John S

Verified

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

5

Very nice Forest Service campground only about 1 mi 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.

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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