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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
Lynn A
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: PURGATOIRE
It was a beautiful area. The host, Mark, was so helpful and just a pleasure to talk to. It took a day to adjust to the altitude (9800 ft) but after that it was just wonderful.
Christopher R
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
wonderful, somewhat remote, campground, next to great hiking and fishing!!
Christopher R
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
wonderful, somewhat remote, campground, next to great hiking and fishing!!
hope V
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: PURGATOIRE
No phone, no lights, no internet, no kids acting like fools (at least on this past trip) just nature and quiet, plus the camp host was nice too. Thank you
hope V
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: PURGATOIRE
No phone, no lights, no internet, no kids acting like fools (at least on this past trip) just nature and quiet, plus the camp host was nice too. Thank you
John S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Site #2 is awesome! Your Site 3 neighbor is the camp host and there is only one other campsite nearby on the other side of the road. Lots of new Aspen clones sprouting up all around. Very private!
John S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Site #2 is awesome! Your Site 3 neighbor is the camp host and there is only one other campsite nearby on the other side of the road. Lots of new Aspen clones sprouting up all around. Very private!
Micaela H
VerifiedJune 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Site was great, the parking space was a bit tight, but it worked great for a small camper. Access to the creek behind the site made it a beautiful location. The afternoon sun was brutal, so be prepared with an awning. Restroom was clean and camp host was very pleasant.
Micaela H
VerifiedJune 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Site was great, the parking space was a bit tight, but it worked great for a small camper. Access to the creek behind the site made it a beautiful location. The afternoon sun was brutal, so be prepared with an awning. Restroom was clean and camp host was very pleasant.
Robert H
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Mark was a great host - he walked his rounds so that he could get to know the campers. My conversation with other campers confirmed my opinion. Great trail along a branch of the Purgatoire river just outside the campground.
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
