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

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

27 total sites

RV Sites

26 sites

Tent Sites

1 site

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)

2026 Season availability

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

Reviews (200)

What Guests Are Saying

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.

Review Summary

4.6
200 reviews
5
72.5%
145
4
19.5%
39
3
6.5%
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1

Luanne S

Verified

June 11, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

This was a beautiful campground. Very clean and restrooms were well maintained. Great weather, hikes and wonderful views.

Stacy G

Verified

June 10, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

5

Very Beautiful campground and lake, the area is very quiet and peaceful tuck away in a small valley.
The waterfall from the lake dam and the Cascades Falls are awesome also.
Restrooms are very clean and the whole campground is well kept.

Timothy S

Verified

June 9, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

5

Teach your fish to hook better so the 9 yr old can catch one. :)

Tory E

Verified

June 9, 2021 Stayed at: 040, Loop: UPPER LOOP

4

Nice place.

Hyuk J

Verified

June 8, 2021 Stayed at: 029, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

5

Loved our stay there and all the reviews of how clean the bathrooms, so accurate. Never seen such clean outhouse bathrooms before.

Hayley S

Verified

June 1, 2021 Stayed at: 035, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

5

Wonderful hosts and very clean restrooms.

Jolene B

Verified

December 28, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

Great campground - clean bathrooms & great fishing!!!!

Lisa W

Verified

November 20, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

5

Bring a kayak

Charles H

Verified

October 27, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOWER LOOP

2

Nice campground, but the constant use of generators really degrades the camping experience. Management should really limit the use of these to a couple of hours a day during the same time window or ban altogether.

Ezekiel B

Verified

September 14, 2020 Stayed at: 025, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

5

Excellent place to camp and fish with a trail around the lake. The camp host was superb and the restrooms were the cleanest restrooms of any national park campground I have been to. Thanks to the camp host and all who make it happen.

Location Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central Co)

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

Elevation: 2834 feet

Distance to downtown

29 mi drive to downtown Del Norte (about 37 min)

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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