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Junction Creek Campground

Picnic table and fire ring nestled amongst Ponderosa pines
Some sites are first-come.
Many sites offer shade from tall pines
Some electric sites (30/50 amp) are available - Most are on reservations

About Junction Creek Campground

Junction Creek Campground is located close to Durango, Colo., near the beginning of the Colorado Trail. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent hiking and biking opportunities in a scenic natural setting.

Number of accommodations: 28

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed - Opens on May 8

Sites & Availability

28 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 01, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 01, Loop: Loop E
50 Amp · Electric Only
$82.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: Loop E
50 Amp · Electric Only
$82.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: Loop E
50 Amp · Electric Only
$82.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: Loop E
50 Amp · Electric Only
$82.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: Loop E
50 Amp · Electric Only
$82.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: Loop E
50 Amp · Electric Only
$82.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: Loop E
50 Amp · Electric Only
$82.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: Loop E
50 Amp · Electric Only
$82.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: Loop E
50 Amp · Electric Only
$82.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: Loop E
50 Amp · Electric Only
$82.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: Loop E
50 Amp · Electric Only
$82.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: Loop E
50 Amp · Electric Only
$82.00
/ per night
G02, Loop: JUNCTION CREEK
50 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$125.00
/ per night

Reviews (306)

What Guests Are Saying

Junction Creek Campground is highly praised for its clean facilities, spacious and well-maintained campsites, and friendly hosts who provide excellent service. The campground's convenient location near Durango offers easy access to hiking and biking trails, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. While some visitors noted noise from nearby campsites and a few challenges with site leveling, the overall experience remains positive, highlighting the campground as a peaceful retreat in a beautiful forested setting.

Review Summary

4.7
306 reviews
5
82.0%
251
4
11.8%
36
3
3.6%
11
2
2.6%
8
1
0.0%
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Andrew M

Verified

June 21, 2023 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Loop D

5

Really clean campsite, close to town. Level campsites with plenty of room for multiple vehicles.

Don M

Verified

June 19, 2023 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Loop E

5

The road to the campground was rough but the campground and hosts were excellent.

Chuck F

Verified

June 19, 2023 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Loop E

5

One of our favorite campsites. Large sites & many activities to do near camp.

Brad B

Verified

June 17, 2023 Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop E

5

This is a wonderful location, great space between campsites, and facilities are the cleanest that we have ever seen!

Michael S

Verified

June 16, 2023 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Loop E

4

Great NF campground, about 6mi from downtown Durango! Narrow, windy road to get to park, the last 1.5mi being gravel, washboard, but gorgeous once you get there! Loop “E” is definitely the best for larger rigs, w/ 50a elect., and site #3 was perfect! No satellite because of being surrounded by Ponderosa Pines, and Cell service is 1-2 bars, even with booster. Loved hiking the Colorado trail along the creek right from the campground, and also the flume trail up above the camp. Gorgeous area up in the pines!! Would definitely stay again, but not the most convenient if you want to spend a lot of time in town of Durango - La Plata County fairgrounds in town would be better.

Steve A

Verified

June 12, 2023 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Loop D

3

The camp hosts were excellent, very friendly and helpful. The gravel road coming into the camp ground was atrocious. The washboarding was so bad we left a day early and went to a different campground because I felt it was shaking my truck to the point it would cause damage as we went in and out each day. All it needed was a grading, not sure why that could not happen. Also we had to run a generator for our refrigerator cause it only runs on electricity or batteries and inverter. We would have to run it about an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening, well within the allowed hours. We had a neighbor call us rude and was very ugly to us for running our generator. We felt unwelcome for running the generator even that short amount of time, but we dealt with that. The biggest complaint was the road.

J C

Verified

June 8, 2023 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Loop E

5

Nice spacious sites, clean area and good attention from the hosts taking care of things.

James V

Verified

June 6, 2023 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Loop E

5

Great hiking trails with beautiful views. The maintenance is exceptional with RV spots hand raked. The campground offers lots of shade and privacy by Ponderosa Pines which also offers wood to be gathered.
Be prepared, the road up is a bit narrow and washboard.

Colleen S

Verified

June 6, 2023 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Loop E

5

Quick overnight stop while traveling. The campground was very clean and well maintained. We enjoyed a beautiful hike and quiet sleeping. The road was a little rough in a few parts but the close proximity to Durango and excellent stay made it worth it. We wished we had our mountain bikes to enjoy more of the trails.

Ha L

Verified

June 2, 2023 Stayed at: 02, Loop: Loop E

4

Host is nice, friendly and helpful. Toilets are super clean. Site are good, leveled.

Location Junction Creek Campground

Address:
1499 Fdr 171
Durango, CO, 81301
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 37.3361 / -107.915

Elevation: 2198 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

The extended summer season will continue starting 9/27 through 10/18/2025, FCFS only campsites. No Water will be available during this time. Please plan accordingly. Restrooms and trash service will still be available. Host onsite.

General

This is bear country; please practice safe food storage techniques

General

For general information about the San Juan National Forest, please call (970) 884-2512. Campsite availability is not available at this phone number

General

Click here for more information on the San Juan National Forest

General

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.

General

First Come First Served (FCFS) Campsites are also available at this campground

General

Nearest RV Dump Stations:Speedway Convenience Store, 20453 Hwy 160, Durango, CO 81301Cortez RV Dump, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321, 970-565-7320, Open May 1 to October 30

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