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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
VS B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Camp host, Mark, was super nice.
Noah McGehee
June 30, 2023
I had a handful of questions about the area, rules and regs for our trip. The ranger I spoke with on the phone was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and patient. Never had an interaction with one in person, but over-the-phone it was a great experience.
Michael O
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Many fellow tent campers. Sites are widely spaced apart. Not really any tent pads but the parking areas can be used. We were there over Memorial day weekend and the nearby trails were wet or covered in snow. The birds were out though. Happy to have hummingbirds at our site! Lots of small trees available for hammock-ing. Overall, this area is remote. And thats a good thing!
Michael O
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Many fellow tent campers. Sites are widely spaced apart. Not really any tent pads but the parking areas can be used. We were there over Memorial day weekend and the nearby trails were wet or covered in snow. The birds were out though. Happy to have hummingbirds at our site! Lots of small trees available for hammock-ing. Overall, this area is remote. And thats a good thing!
Wesley K
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Great campsite. Remote enough to be away from it all, but not too far from civilization. Site #02 couldn't have been more perfect, with steady sounds of the river, great relative privacy, and nice views. We had our 19ft travel trailer and it fit with aplomb. I will hit this campsite again, you can be sure.
Wesley K
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Great campsite. Remote enough to be away from it all, but not too far from civilization. Site #02 couldn't have been more perfect, with steady sounds of the river, great relative privacy, and nice views. We had our 19ft travel trailer and it fit with aplomb. I will hit this campsite again, you can be sure.
Klaus B
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Great tent camping, listened to the creek at night and enjoyed all the trees and shade around us. There is hiking right from the grounds and most sites are well spaced apart from each other.
Klaus B
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Great tent camping, listened to the creek at night and enjoyed all the trees and shade around us. There is hiking right from the grounds and most sites are well spaced apart from each other.
Lynn R
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Our host was very accommodating. The campsites and bathroom were clean. I have camped here before and will definitely be back.
Lynn R
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Our host was very accommodating. The campsites and bathroom were clean. I have camped here before and will definitely be back.
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
