About Purgatoire Campground
Number of accommodations: 13
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (119)
What Guests Are Saying
Purgatoire Campground is praised for its peaceful, remote setting and beautiful natural surroundings, making it a favorite among campers. The camp host, Mark, receives consistent commendation for his attentiveness and cleanliness of the facilities. While the road can be rough and some sites are not suited for larger RVs, the overall camping experience is described as wonderful, with access to great hiking and fishing opportunities.
What Guests Are Saying
Purgatoire Campground is praised for its peaceful, remote setting and beautiful natural surroundings, making it a favorite among campers. The camp host, Mark, receives consistent commendation for his attentiveness and cleanliness of the facilities. While the road can be rough and some sites are not suited for larger RVs, the overall camping experience is described as wonderful, with access to great hiking and fishing opportunities.
Review Summary
Peter D
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Beautiful campground, very private sites at least in upper loop. Vault toilets are primitive and smelly, but are cleaned and well maintained. Water available from hand pump, untreated well water with recommendation to boil if in doubt. Access to North Fork trailhead
Peter D
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Beautiful campground, very private sites at least in upper loop. Vault toilets are primitive and smelly, but are cleaned and well maintained. Water available from hand pump, untreated well water with recommendation to boil if in doubt. Access to North Fork trailhead
kaleigh k
VerifiedAugust 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: PURGATOIRE
We stayed here a couple days ago and it was wonderful. The campground host had firewood for sale. The sites were nice and well kept. There is a lot of wildlife around which made our stay enjoyable. Our dog even loved it! The stars are beautiful from this campground. Seemed pretty busy so I advise making a reservation beforehand. The only problem I had with this campground is the bathroom between the fork. It smelt horrible on the womens side. I almost got sick by the smell and had to hold my breath. Other than that the stay was pleasant. We will be returning in the future.
kaleigh k
VerifiedAugust 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: PURGATOIRE
We stayed here a couple days ago and it was wonderful. The campground host had firewood for sale. The sites were nice and well kept. There is a lot of wildlife around which made our stay enjoyable. Our dog even loved it! The stars are beautiful from this campground. Seemed pretty busy so I advise making a reservation beforehand. The only problem I had with this campground is the bathroom between the fork. It smelt horrible on the womens side. I almost got sick by the smell and had to hold my breath. Other than that the stay was pleasant. We will be returning in the future.
Kristen N
VerifiedJuly 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Beautiful and quiet. Peaceful listening to the brook all night. Great stars!
Kristen N
VerifiedJuly 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Beautiful and quiet. Peaceful listening to the brook all night. Great stars!
Barbara S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Purgatoire Campground is a nice, quite and scenic campground nestled in the forest. Our stay was wonderful and relaxing, and not very crowded. We enjoyed hiking in the area. The camp host, Steve, was very polite. He greeted us as we drove in and made sure we were aware of any important topics, as well as offering additional information and answering any questions. The campground spaces are far enough apart to offer a bit of privacy with trees between sites, in most cases. Bathrooms were relatively clean, but could have used a little more attention. *Be sure to check fire restrictions frequently before going. We checked a week before and were told we could have a campfire. Only to arrive and find out that the restrictions had been raised and campfires were NOT allowed. Glad we brought our camp stove along, and were not solely relying on cooking over a campfire. Definitely missed the ambiance of a campfire, though. Can't wait to visit again!
Barbara S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Purgatoire Campground is a nice, quite and scenic campground nestled in the forest. Our stay was wonderful and relaxing, and not very crowded. We enjoyed hiking in the area. The camp host, Steve, was very polite. He greeted us as we drove in and made sure we were aware of any important topics, as well as offering additional information and answering any questions. The campground spaces are far enough apart to offer a bit of privacy with trees between sites, in most cases. Bathrooms were relatively clean, but could have used a little more attention. *Be sure to check fire restrictions frequently before going. We checked a week before and were told we could have a campfire. Only to arrive and find out that the restrictions had been raised and campfires were NOT allowed. Glad we brought our camp stove along, and were not solely relying on cooking over a campfire. Definitely missed the ambiance of a campfire, though. Can't wait to visit again!
Gregg G
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Beautiful . Host friendly and helpful . Quiet . Great hike from campground. . Good site quality
Gregg G
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Beautiful . Host friendly and helpful . Quiet . Great hike from campground. . Good site quality
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.2525 / -105.109
Elevation: 2959 feet
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: June 5, 2026
