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About Junction Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
Activities & Attractions
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Hiking
Mountain Biking
Year-round
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (660)
What Guests Are Saying
Junction Creek Campground is praised for its quiet, beautiful setting, well-spaced sites, and exceptionally clean bathrooms. Campers appreciate the campground's proximity to Durango and nearby hiking trails, along with friendly and helpful camp hosts. While some noted issues with privacy and site leveling, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a recommended destination for camping enthusiasts.
What Guests Are Saying
Junction Creek Campground is praised for its quiet, beautiful setting, well-spaced sites, and exceptionally clean bathrooms. Campers appreciate the campground's proximity to Durango and nearby hiking trails, along with friendly and helpful camp hosts. While some noted issues with privacy and site leveling, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a recommended destination for camping enthusiasts.
Review Summary
Julie S
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop E
Super helpful camp hosts! Site was a little difficult to back into and he really helped us so it wasn't stressful. Bathrooms are the cleanest pit toilets I have ever seen. So much to do without driving forever. We loved the shopping in Durango and Silverton.
Julie S
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop E
Super helpful camp hosts! Site was a little difficult to back into and he really helped us so it wasn't stressful. Bathrooms are the cleanest pit toilets I have ever seen. So much to do without driving forever. We loved the shopping in Durango and Silverton.
Paul M
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: Loop C
This is a sweet forest campground! Very close to Durango with huge sites. It wasn't as close to Mesa Verde as I thought but cooler than it would have been by the park
Paul M
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: Loop C
This is a sweet forest campground! Very close to Durango with huge sites. It wasn't as close to Mesa Verde as I thought but cooler than it would have been by the park
David L
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Loop E
Beautiful campground. Clean bathrooms. Friendly hosts and quiet neighbors. Would stay again.
David L
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Loop E
Beautiful campground. Clean bathrooms. Friendly hosts and quiet neighbors. Would stay again.
Karen C
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Loop E
Nice campground, well-maintained and immaculate restrooms! The camp hosts were very helpful and keep a good eye on the grounds. Each site is unique and all that I could see were in the trees. Very quiet campground. We enjoyed our two-night stay.
Karen C
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Loop E
Nice campground, well-maintained and immaculate restrooms! The camp hosts were very helpful and keep a good eye on the grounds. Each site is unique and all that I could see were in the trees. Very quiet campground. We enjoyed our two-night stay.
Ryan D
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Loop E
Great location within 15-20 minutes of downtown Durango. Stayed in the E loop of the campground which has power. Campground was well maintained and in a very beautiful setting. Lots of hiking trails close.
Brian P
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop C
This campground is a beautiful and well run location. The bathrooms were very nice and had almost no bugs (rare for any campground in July). The hosts are nice and easy to deal with. The night we stayed, it was quiet and peaceful.
Location Junction Creek Campground
Address:
1499 Fdr 171
Durango, CO, 81301
United States
From Main Street in Durango, travel west on 25th Street (across from the fairgrounds entrance) for just over three miles, to the forest boundary. Continue just over a mile to the campground entrance. The day-use area loops to the left.
Elevation: 2198 feet
5.5 mi drive to downtown Durango (about 13 min)
Policies & Rules
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.
- This is bear country; please practice safe food storage techniques
- For general information about the San Juan National Forest, please call (970) 884-2512. Campsite availability is not available at this phone number
- 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.
- First Come First Served (FCFS) Campsites are also available at this campground
- 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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