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About Purgatoire Campground
Number of accommodations: 13
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2026 Season availability
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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
Michael S
VerifiedAugust 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Beautiful for those of us that like rustic/natural campsites. Unfortunately I picked the monsoon season to be there, although very green also very muddy.
Bart V
VerifiedAugust 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: PURGATOIRE
This is a pretty remote and very quiet campground. Had a spot right on the river side. The valley trail is a beautiful hike through woods along the river and up to the headwaters. Even the blowdown areas from the recent storm are extremely interesting and the regrowth is something you don’t usually get to experience up close. (Handy to pick up a perfect walking stick everywhere as well). Clean toilets.
Michael S
VerifiedAugust 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Beautiful for those of us that like rustic/natural campsites. Unfortunately I picked the monsoon season to be there, although very green also very muddy.
Bart V
VerifiedAugust 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: PURGATOIRE
This is a pretty remote and very quiet campground. Had a spot right on the river side. The valley trail is a beautiful hike through woods along the river and up to the headwaters. Even the blowdown areas from the recent storm are extremely interesting and the regrowth is something you don’t usually get to experience up close. (Handy to pick up a perfect walking stick everywhere as well). Clean toilets.
Barbara S
August 24, 2022
Beautiful spot. Uncrowned.
Barbara S
August 24, 2022
Beautiful spot. Uncrowned.
hope V
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Nice, shady with lots of hikes in the surrounding area. I only wish it was a bit quieter as some of the nearby sites let their kids scream and slam trailer doors way after the sun went down.
With the other nearby campgrounds closed for the season I can understand this area being full but control the kids who scream at each other like banshees
hope V
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Nice, shady with lots of hikes in the surrounding area. I only wish it was a bit quieter as some of the nearby sites let their kids scream and slam trailer doors way after the sun went down.
With the other nearby campgrounds closed for the season I can understand this area being full but control the kids who scream at each other like banshees
Kenny M
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Really nice campground at the end of a 4-mile unpaved road. The road can be a bit rough in spots, but we did not have any problems pulling our 29' fifth wheel up it. There are three distinct loops at the campground. Four sites right on the river are really nice but limited to tents and very small RVs. The center loop has numerous campgrounds with meadow and forest spots. Say's it's an equestrian loop, but we've not seen any horses in our three trips to the campground. The upper loop is where we stayed. Great views of the meadow below. Lots of wildlife in the area - deer, bears, birds. The river is small at this elevation, but full of wild brook trout that readily take dry flies. Several sites are reservable and are the best bet if you are pulling a travel trailer or driving a motor home. Be sure you know the dimensions of the site. We've seen folks on more than one occasion struggle to get their rig to fit the site they had. All in all, one of our favorite campgrounds in southern Colorado. An easy drive into Cuchara or La Veta for a meal too.
Kenny M
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: PURGATOIRE
Really nice campground at the end of a 4-mile unpaved road. The road can be a bit rough in spots, but we did not have any problems pulling our 29' fifth wheel up it. There are three distinct loops at the campground. Four sites right on the river are really nice but limited to tents and very small RVs. The center loop has numerous campgrounds with meadow and forest spots. Say's it's an equestrian loop, but we've not seen any horses in our three trips to the campground. The upper loop is where we stayed. Great views of the meadow below. Lots of wildlife in the area - deer, bears, birds. The river is small at this elevation, but full of wild brook trout that readily take dry flies. Several sites are reservable and are the best bet if you are pulling a travel trailer or driving a motor home. Be sure you know the dimensions of the site. We've seen folks on more than one occasion struggle to get their rig to fit the site they had. All in all, one of our favorite campgrounds in southern Colorado. An easy drive into Cuchara or La Veta for a meal too.
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
