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About Purgatoire Campground
Number of accommodations: 13
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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Reviews (133)
What Guests Are Saying
Purgatoire Campground offers a serene and remote camping experience, surrounded by beautiful pine and aspen trees, and features well-maintained sites with bear-proof lockers and picnic tables. Mark, the camp host, is friendly and ensures cleanliness throughout the campground. While the vault toilets are a bit far and some sites may not accommodate larger RVs, the peaceful atmosphere, excellent hiking trails, and proximity to fishing and boating make it a highly enjoyable destination for nature lovers.
What Guests Are Saying
Purgatoire Campground offers a serene and remote camping experience, surrounded by beautiful pine and aspen trees, and features well-maintained sites with bear-proof lockers and picnic tables. Mark, the camp host, is friendly and ensures cleanliness throughout the campground. While the vault toilets are a bit far and some sites may not accommodate larger RVs, the peaceful atmosphere, excellent hiking trails, and proximity to fishing and boating make it a highly enjoyable destination for nature lovers.
Review Summary
Kathy W
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: PURGATOIRE
This was a very peaceful quiet Campground. We enjoyed our night here. It did have decent pit toilets which was better than having to use our portable one. There was no Verizon cell service here.
Kathy W
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: PURGATOIRE
This was a very peaceful quiet Campground. We enjoyed our night here. It did have decent pit toilets which was better than having to use our portable one. There was no Verizon cell service here.
Greg W
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Overall this is a great campground in a beautiful area. There are many spots on the Purgatorie River which is nice. There is a hiking trail that starts in the campground as well. The camp host was a really good guy and always has a good supply of firewood. My only complaint was my spot, #4 had very little privacy. This however is not the case with all of the spots. Had I been in spots 2 or 3 I would have given 4 stars easy.
Greg W
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Overall this is a great campground in a beautiful area. There are many spots on the Purgatorie River which is nice. There is a hiking trail that starts in the campground as well. The camp host was a really good guy and always has a good supply of firewood. My only complaint was my spot, #4 had very little privacy. This however is not the case with all of the spots. Had I been in spots 2 or 3 I would have given 4 stars easy.
Matthew L
August 17, 2021
The river is magic. The campsites are only steps away from shady cool riverside hideaways to be in sync with nature. Keep driving that loose gravel road up and up, follow that river, and you will find peace in Purgatoire.
Matthew L
August 17, 2021
The river is magic. The campsites are only steps away from shady cool riverside hideaways to be in sync with nature. Keep driving that loose gravel road up and up, follow that river, and you will find peace in Purgatoire.
Glen K
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Great, out-of-the-way campground. Beautiful area, cool and quiet. Sites are quite rustic and could use some leveling, but are still quite functional. Don't tell anyone about this CG...it's our secret.
Glen K
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Great, out-of-the-way campground. Beautiful area, cool and quiet. Sites are quite rustic and could use some leveling, but are still quite functional. Don't tell anyone about this CG...it's our secret.
Daniel V
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Fresh clean mountain Air, camp host was very friendly and helpful.
Our spot number 9 could use a good grading.
Daniel V
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Fresh clean mountain Air, camp host was very friendly and helpful.
Our spot number 9 could use a good grading.
Location Purgatoire Campground
Address:
San Carlos Ranger District, 3028 East Main Street
Canon City, CO, 81212
United States
From La Veta, Colorado, take State Route 12 south for 25.3 miles to Purgatoire campground sign. Turn right onto gravel Route 34. Go 0.2 miles to "T" intersection. Turn right and drive 4 miles on rough gravel road to campground.
Elevation: 2959 feet
134 mi drive to downtown Canon City (about 2 hr 36 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- For real-time information, contact the San Carlos Ranger District at (719) 269-8500.
Site capacity
- Campsite capacity is limited to 8 people, with options for 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 RV.
Wildlife & food storage
- Secure food and cooking utensils to prevent bear encounters and maintain cleanliness.
- Only certified weed-free hay and feed pellets are allowed.
Safety & rules
- Fireworks and firearms are strictly prohibited in the campground.
Site types & loops
- Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
General
- For more information on the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Fees & deposits
- The camping fee covers 2 vehicles; an extra fee of $10 applies for additional vehicles.
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Last updated: September 9, 2026
