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West Dolores Campground

WEST DOLORES CAMPGROUND
West Dolores Restroom 1
WEST DOLORES CAMPGROUND
WEST DOLORES CAMPGROUND
WEST DOLORES CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Restrooms
Water Hookup
River Access

About West Dolores Campground

West Dolores Campground is located on the West Dolores Road (Forest Road 535), which branches north from Colorado Highway 145 about 20 miles northeast of Dolores. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors by hiking, biking and fishing.

Number of accommodations: 10

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 8 to Sep 19

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Restrooms
Water Hookup
River Access
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Water Hookup
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

10 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 03E, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 04E, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 05E, Loop: Loop A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (182)

What Guests Are Saying

West Dolores Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and the exceptional service provided by campground host Blaine, who is noted for his friendliness and helpfulness. Campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, spacious sites, and proximity to the river, making it an ideal getaway. A minor drawback mentioned is the lack of cell service, but the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.8
182 reviews
5
85.7%
156
4
9.9%
18
3
3.3%
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Diana C

Verified

August 14, 2022 Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop A

5

It is a very nice place !! Very quite and good to have on the radar !!

Diana C

Verified

August 14, 2022 Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop A

5

It is a very nice place !! Very quite and good to have on the radar !!

Robert C

Verified

August 5, 2022 Stayed at: 04E, Loop: Loop A

5

Very clean & comfortable campground. Restrooms were exceptional.

Robert C

Verified

August 5, 2022 Stayed at: 04E, Loop: Loop A

5

Very clean & comfortable campground. Restrooms were exceptional.

Subol S

Verified

July 12, 2022 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Loop A

3

Nice isolated place, where you can detox from modern gadgets.
We had to book two separate campsites for two nights, in past I had done the same on the other campgrounds as well, and the hosts were able to give me single campsite for both nights. However, the hosts were not able to do it here even though campsites were open. It was a bummer, as we had to setup twice.

Subol S

Verified

July 12, 2022 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Loop A

3

Nice isolated place, where you can detox from modern gadgets.
We had to book two separate campsites for two nights, in past I had done the same on the other campgrounds as well, and the hosts were able to give me single campsite for both nights. However, the hosts were not able to do it here even though campsites were open. It was a bummer, as we had to setup twice.

Christo A

Verified

July 8, 2022 Stayed at: 17, Loop: Loop A

5

Very nice little campground. A bit out of the way which is great. Bring mosquito repellent!

Christo A

Verified

July 8, 2022 Stayed at: 17, Loop: Loop A

5

Very nice little campground. A bit out of the way which is great. Bring mosquito repellent!

Flora R

Verified

July 6, 2022 Stayed at: 04E, Loop: Loop A

5

The campground was clean, beautiful, and covered with trees. Our campsite was close to the river and just beautiful!
The host were great! Friendly, helpful and do an excellent job. I never went to the bathrooms and they not be clean. Reservation was east. Only thing I would add would be a video map of the campgrounds. Thanks for the electric. I’m on oxygen and don’t find many places in the woods with electric. Thank thank you thank you!! RV campgrounds are nice just not the same!

Flora R

Verified

July 6, 2022 Stayed at: 04E, Loop: Loop A

5

The campground was clean, beautiful, and covered with trees. Our campsite was close to the river and just beautiful!
The host were great! Friendly, helpful and do an excellent job. I never went to the bathrooms and they not be clean. Reservation was east. Only thing I would add would be a video map of the campgrounds. Thanks for the electric. I’m on oxygen and don’t find many places in the woods with electric. Thank thank you thank you!! RV campgrounds are nice just not the same!

Location West Dolores Campground

Address:
Co Hwy 145 (Fs Road 535)
Dolores, CO, 81323
United States

Highway access

West Dolores Campground is accessible via Highway 145, which is approximately 21 miles south from Dolores.

Latitude & Longitude: 37.6597 / -108.276

Elevation: 2360 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • This facility has additional first-come, first-served sites
  • Click here for more information on the San Juan National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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