About Purgatoire Campground
Number of accommodations: 13
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2026 Season availability
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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
Windy H
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Great campground tucked away in the woods that offers the sound of the river and access to hiking trails and lakes. Friendly host and spacious sites.
Windy H
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Great campground tucked away in the woods that offers the sound of the river and access to hiking trails and lakes. Friendly host and spacious sites.
Jason D
July 8, 2020
It was a very nice campground. The views were amazing. Nice and quiet. It gets really windy here at night, just a heads up. The campground host is not there all the time so the bathroom doesn't get cleaned as often as it should.
Jason D
July 8, 2020
It was a very nice campground. The views were amazing. Nice and quiet. It gets really windy here at night, just a heads up. The campground host is not there all the time so the bathroom doesn't get cleaned as often as it should.
Gail M
VerifiedJune 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Beautiful campground! Not too hard to get to and wonderful views. The host was super helpful and gave suggestions on areas to check out. I will warn it gets very windy during the night so prepare yourself for that!
Gail M
VerifiedJune 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Beautiful campground! Not too hard to get to and wonderful views. The host was super helpful and gave suggestions on areas to check out. I will warn it gets very windy during the night so prepare yourself for that!
Todd K
January 17, 2020
This little gem has a few tent sites along the rushing creek, excellent shade at many sites, room for horse trailers at several sites, and trailhead parking. Gorgeous, but no views of the peaks from the campground. Excellent dark skies for starwatching. Many of aspens in the area appeared highly stressed in the fall of 2019.
Todd K
January 17, 2020
This little gem has a few tent sites along the rushing creek, excellent shade at many sites, room for horse trailers at several sites, and trailhead parking. Gorgeous, but no views of the peaks from the campground. Excellent dark skies for starwatching. Many of aspens in the area appeared highly stressed in the fall of 2019.
Michael A
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: PURGATOIRE
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Michael A
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: PURGATOIRE
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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
