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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
Sean K
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Mark, the camp host is awesome. The campground is a gem with access to a nearby trailhead, no side by sides allowed, and nearby to some lakes.
Sean K
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Mark, the camp host is awesome. The campground is a gem with access to a nearby trailhead, no side by sides allowed, and nearby to some lakes.
Marie S
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: PURGATOIRE
We had a wonderful camping experience.
Beautiful campsite.
We love the purgatory campground.
The campground host Mark was extremely conscientious and really keeps the bathrooms & campsites clean.
Marie S
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: PURGATOIRE
We had a wonderful camping experience.
Beautiful campsite.
We love the purgatory campground.
The campground host Mark was extremely conscientious and really keeps the bathrooms & campsites clean.
Melissa N
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Beautiful campground. Clean bathrooms. The road wasn’t bad for a dirt road. I had no trouble towing my pop up.
Melissa N
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Beautiful campground. Clean bathrooms. The road wasn’t bad for a dirt road. I had no trouble towing my pop up.
Randy S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: PURGATOIRE
The area was remote and peaceful. Host was polite and helpful. My site was amazing!
Randy S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: PURGATOIRE
The area was remote and peaceful. Host was polite and helpful. My site was amazing!
Janet R
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Very nice wooded campsite, but toilet fairly far away. Bear-proof cabinet nice, but pack-in, pack out not so good. Some sites don't have areas for larger-sized tents. Extremely windy while we were there, not sure if that is often the case.
Janet R
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Very nice wooded campsite, but toilet fairly far away. Bear-proof cabinet nice, but pack-in, pack out not so good. Some sites don't have areas for larger-sized tents. Extremely windy while we were there, not sure if that is often the case.
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 5, 2026
