Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central Co)

Group of Aspen Trees
BIG MEADOWS DEL NORTE
Tent pad for the group site viewing lake.
Group Site seating

About Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central Co)

Big Meadows is located in the San Juan Mountains in south-central Colorado, about 11 mi west of South Fork. The campground is lightly wooded with spruce trees, creating a beautiful meadow atmosphere. The Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 mi along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to dense wilderness.

Available sites

27 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Water Access

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  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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27 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 001, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 24 ft · Gravel
🚐 003, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 69 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 006, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 72 × 19 ft · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 100 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 22 ft · Gravel
🚐 016, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 56 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 018, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 17 ft · Gravel
🚐 020, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 021, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 022, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 100 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 025, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 027, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 58 × 17 ft · Gravel
🚐 029, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 030, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 53 × 17 ft · Gravel
🚐 031, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 22 ft · Gravel
🚐 032, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 035, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 23 ft · Gravel
🚐 038, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 039, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 82 × 27 ft · Gravel
🚐 040, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 100 × 17 ft · Gravel
🚐 041, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 61 × 19 ft · Gravel
🚐 043, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 82 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐 045, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 68 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐 046, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 47 × 20 ft · Gravel
⛺ GSA, Loop: LOWER LOOP Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

208 reviews

Summary

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Big Meadows Reservoir Campground is praised for its beautiful views, spacious and well-maintained sites, and exceptional cleanliness, particularly in the restrooms. Visitors enjoy a range of activities, including fishing, kayaking, and hiking, with many returning for multiple trips. Some concerns include occasional site mix-ups and noise from generators, but overall, campers appreciate the campground's scenic location and amenities.

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4.6

Overall rating

Based on 208 reviews

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5 stars 72.1% (150)
4 stars 19.7% (41)
3 stars 6.7% (14)
2 stars 1.0% (2)
1 star 0.5% (1)

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Teynan T

Verified

September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 025, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

One of our favorite places to camp. You are able to walk to the lake where there is great fishing. Older kids can roam safely. The host is always great and bathrooms are always clean.

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Carol N

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September 10, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOWER LOOP

This is the first visit to Big Meadows & we thoroughly enjoyed it. The campsites were spacious,level, clean & well maintained. It was nice that the firepit had a grill. The host was informative, available & excellently maintained the bathrooms. The hike around the lake was well marked.

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robert b

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September 8, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOWER LOOP

The camping was great and the camping site was clean.

Great time hiking and fishing!

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Harlan W

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September 3, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: LOWER LOOP

Very nice campground. Clean and well maintained.

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Barry B

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August 30, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOWER LOOP

Big Meadow is a great place to dry camp. This year was challenging due to the water shortage that effecting large parts of Colorado as well as the burn ban.

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H. Alan S

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August 30, 2026 Stayed at: 008, Loop: LOWER LOOP

Beautiful sites. Very clean facilities. Great campground host!

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Craig A

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August 28, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOWER LOOP

Clean, picturesque and quiet.
Lack of infrastructure leads to lower impact and availability. Fishing and hiking is fine.

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Paul N

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August 24, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

Beautiful well-maintained campground with large spots, clean bathrooms and situated above a large scenic reservoir.

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David S

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August 21, 2026 Stayed at: 027, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

Third time camping here. We have loved it every time. Beautiful site and views.

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Maureen H

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August 19, 2026 Stayed at: 039, Loop: UPPER LOOP

This is a beautiful campground. If you are not there for fishing, stay in one of the higher spots. We stayed in 42 which had a beautiful view .

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Location & Directions for Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central Co)

13308 West Hwy 160, Del Norte, CO 81132 United States

Elevation: 2,834 ft

Nearest town

Del Norte, CO - 29 mi

About 37 min to downtown

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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