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
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6.5%
13
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1.0%
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0.5%
1

William C

Verified

August 3, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

The new camp hosts here (Alex and Dahlia) are fantastic. Polite, friendly, helpful, and the facilities are spotless. So glad to have them at our favorite camping spot.

Ed L

Verified

August 2, 2020 Stayed at: 035, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

5

My wife and I were camping at Big Meadows campground end of July 2020 our first tip there. Along with us were my son, his wife. and 3 grand kids. We were very pleased with our double spot as we could be camped right next to each other and not have to walk from camp spot to camp spot. The was a lot of space between spots so you felt like you were all alone. The campsite was very clean and kept up. Even though we both had self contained RV's our teen aged grand kids did walk over to the rest rooms a few times. They came back saying that the campground restrooms were the "cleanest in all of our years of camping". Later we meet the camp hosts Alex and Dahlia and told them how impressed the kids were. They had only been at this campground for a few weeks and they offered maps of the area and other information of the area (we had been to a few other campgrounds where the hosts didn't know anything about the area around their campground). We will be returning to Big Meadow in the future and hope that Alex and Dahlia will still be there.

Craig C

Verified

July 27, 2020 Stayed at: 027, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

5

Very nice campground.

Ernie G

Verified

July 26, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

We had a wonderful time while staying and camping at Big Meadows. Alex and Dahlia are wonderful camp host, who made are stay great. There handling, cleaning and comfort for campers was excellent.

Evan S

Verified

July 24, 2020 Stayed at: 038, Loop: UPPER LOOP

5

Gorgeous views and very clean bathrooms!

Mary G H

Verified

July 23, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: MIDDLE LOOP

5

We saw a number of people fishing, kayaking, and boating on the reservoir. The roads are very walkable, and a number of folks were walking around the grounds. The sites are large and offer some privacy with the trees and such. Potable water is available. We have been then before this trip, and will be going back again and again!

Elizabeth W

Verified

June 24, 2020 Stayed at: 040, Loop: UPPER LOOP

5

Site # 40 is awesome for renters!

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.

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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