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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

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🚐 001, Loop: LOWER LOOP
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🚐 003, Loop: LOWER LOOP
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🚐 005, Loop: LOWER LOOP
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🚐 006, Loop: LOWER LOOP
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🚐 008, Loop: LOWER LOOP
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🚐 010, Loop: LOWER LOOP
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🚐 011, Loop: LOWER LOOP
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🚐 016, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
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🚐 018, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
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🚐 020, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
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🚐 021, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
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🚐 022, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
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🚐 025, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
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🚐 027, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
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🚐 029, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
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🚐 030, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
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🚐 031, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
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🚐 032, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
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🚐 035, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP
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🚐 038, Loop: UPPER LOOP
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🚐 039, Loop: UPPER LOOP
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🚐 040, Loop: UPPER LOOP
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🚐 041, Loop: UPPER LOOP
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🚐 043, Loop: UPPER LOOP
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🚐 045, Loop: UPPER LOOP
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🚐 046, Loop: UPPER LOOP
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⛺ 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

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Donald P

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January 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

Wonderful camp host! We love visiting big meadows!

Glen W

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December 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LOWER LOOP

4

Wonderful view. Easy access. Close to good fishing. Clean facilities

Michael H

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December 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

Big Meadow Campground is a great place to spend some time. Access to the lake makes it even better. One suggestion is to provide potable water for campground users including trailers. In the long term, since trailers are major users of the campground, provide them a waste dump. The nearest dump is in South Fork which is a considerable distance away. That would make Big Meadow perfect.

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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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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