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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
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.
Sarita T
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Just beautiful as always. The flies were awful. The campground was clean and the host was right beside us. Lock up your trash and food. There are bears.
Sarita T
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Just beautiful as always. The flies were awful. The campground was clean and the host was right beside us. Lock up your trash and food. There are bears.
nick r
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: PURGATOIRE
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nick r
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: PURGATOIRE
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Lisa C
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: PURGATOIRE
The vault toilets were completely full and really gross. There are no pictures of the sites on the website, so we had to reserve them 'blind'. The three sites we reserved looked close to each other on the map but in reality, were quite separated by trees and terraine. We weren't able to gather as a family like we thought we could. Our camper barely fit in the space and took some creative placement (and a lot of work) to make it fit. There was no dumpster and we had to pack out all of our trash. The small trash cans provided were not adequate. On the bright side, the campground was clean, the cute little towns nearby had gas and supplies, and the lake provided lots of water fun for our family. The access road is described on recreation.gov as not passable by RVs/Campers but we found the road in very good condition and not a problem at all. With better attention to the toilets, trash and online pics, I would be able to give the campground a higher rating.
Lisa C
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: PURGATOIRE
The vault toilets were completely full and really gross. There are no pictures of the sites on the website, so we had to reserve them 'blind'. The three sites we reserved looked close to each other on the map but in reality, were quite separated by trees and terraine. We weren't able to gather as a family like we thought we could. Our camper barely fit in the space and took some creative placement (and a lot of work) to make it fit. There was no dumpster and we had to pack out all of our trash. The small trash cans provided were not adequate. On the bright side, the campground was clean, the cute little towns nearby had gas and supplies, and the lake provided lots of water fun for our family. The access road is described on recreation.gov as not passable by RVs/Campers but we found the road in very good condition and not a problem at all. With better attention to the toilets, trash and online pics, I would be able to give the campground a higher rating.
Stacy H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: PURGATOIRE
The campground was clean and quiet. It is easily accessed from the highway. The vault toilets were clean and the drinking water was centrally located in the camp. The area was beautiful and well-maintained. I will definitely stay here again!
Stacy H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: PURGATOIRE
The campground was clean and quiet. It is easily accessed from the highway. The vault toilets were clean and the drinking water was centrally located in the camp. The area was beautiful and well-maintained. I will definitely stay here again!
VS B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Camp host, Mark, was super nice.
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
