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Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central Co)

13308 West Hwy 160, Del Norte, Colorado, United States

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 miles 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 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to dense wilderness.

Number of accommodations: 27

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 7

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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27 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: LOWER LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: LOWER LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: LOWER LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: LOWER LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: LOWER LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: LOWER LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: LOWER LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
No Hookups
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🚐 029, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
No Hookups
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🚐 030, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: UPPER LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: UPPER LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: UPPER LOOP
No Hookups
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🚐 041, Loop: UPPER LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: UPPER LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: UPPER LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: UPPER LOOP
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ GSA, Loop: LOWER LOOP
40 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (173)

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What Guests Are Saying

Big Meadows Reservoir Campground offers a stunning natural setting with well-maintained, spacious sites and clean facilities, including immaculate pit toilets. Visitors appreciate the variety of recreational activities, such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking, as well as the friendly camp hosts. While some guests noted issues with noise from generators and accessibility for larger campers, the overall experience remains positive, with many returning year after year.

Review Summary

4.7
173 reviews
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75.1%
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Logan W

Verified

June 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: UPPER LOOP

5

Very highly recommend this spot! The view you can see the lake

Sam T

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

Every site we have reserved has been nice. The staff are friendly . They keep the grounds and bathrooms neat and clean. There isn't any hookups but water is available. Each site is spacious not like RV campgrounds where you are parked near each other. There are designated sites for RVs or tents. The lake is beautiful for fishing or boating. Most sites are surrounded by trees. There are trails you can walk. Grocery stores , restaurants, gas stations and dump stations near by.

Jim V

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

My favorite place to go. We have been camping there the last 46 years and will this next year also. Great place.

Timothy S

Verified

January 14, 2020 • Stayed at: GSA, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

We hosted family reunion camping trip and had a truly wonderful experience. Thank you!

Jake A

Verified

January 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

4

Immaculate latrines really help.

Dan R

Verified

January 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

5

Love they place

Stephen A

Verified

January 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

5

We loved our stay here! I fished here when I was very young, so being able to camp out and fish was a dream come true. The hosts are amazing, this is what all state parks should be like. The vault toilets were so clean and made you forget that is where you were...

James S

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: UPPER LOOP

3

It was a great site and great views. However, getting water was hard. You can't fill up at the campground so if you run out, you have to pack up everything and drive in somewhere to get more. Other than that it was a good place.

Jim O

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOWER LOOP

4

very nice campground. beautiful setting. But too many Texans.

Bill L

Verified

January 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

5

The campground is awesome. Even with the lack of trees in the campsites, the lake and area is fantastic.

Location Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central Co)

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

Latitude & Longitude: 37.5381 / -106.796

Elevation: 2834 feet

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