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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%
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4
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7.8%
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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.

Freddie S

Verified

July 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Main: Loop 1

4

Great campground to stay at. It need more restroom and updated ones.

Kate S

Verified

June 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: Main: Loop 1

5

We choose this campground to be near the Chimney Rock NM which is about one mile away. The campsites are spacious lovely treed sites. The camphost is knowledgeable about the area and provided us with a map and other printed materials for the Pagosa Springs area. The campsites are well cared for. There is a spigot for water near the entrance and 2 sets of clean pit toilets in the camp. You can get spotty reception up the hill or if needed wifi at the public library about 15 mi away in town where there are plenty of grocery stores and restaurants and shopping as well as the hot springs. Very relaxing and peaceful stay at Ute. We would definitely return.

Kelle B

Verified

June 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: Upper: Loop 1

5

Campground was very clean and quiet with beautiful scenery. Not far from many of the wonders Pagosa Springs has to offer.

Marc M

Verified

June 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main: Loop 1

4

Very nice and quiet campground. Camp host was helpful in telling us about nearby attractions. No electricity, water available at campground to fill tank on travel trailer, no dump station. Only pit toilets but kept very clean.

Shannon R

May 30, 2022

5

Best camp host we have ever had. She came to our site after we were set up and offered activity and attraction information for things in the area. In the 5 years we've been camping in Colorado this is the first time we have had such an attentive camp host.

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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