OutReserve

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
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Feb
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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
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Randall M

Verified

July 25, 2025 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Loop E

5

Site number three was excellent and Bob was so kind to help us with our water pump. They added gravel at the campsite was also very nice.

Gordeen K

Verified

July 25, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop: Loop E

5

Love this campground. Sites were spacious and level on loop E. Very clean and no litter. Cleanest pit toilets I've seen yet. Quite at night and very respectful campers. Bob the campground host was the best! Very accommodating when we wanted to move to another site. Within walking distance to the Colorado Hiking Trail which was a plus. We'll be back.

Phil R

Verified

July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Loop C

5

Great campground close to Durango! The road up the mountain was a bit rough when we entered but during our stay they graded it and it was very nice leaving. Great hiking right out of the park. Head of the Colorado trail starts at the park.

Park host were great. Site was raked prior to our arrival. We saw them rake every site as folks left. They cleaned the vault toilets like 4 times daily.

Bob, one of the host has amazing knowledge of the area and had great info on hikes.

Don’t miss the drive up the mountain to the Animas basin observation site !!

Robert G

Verified

July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Loop C

3

Camped in July 25' Loop C site 9. Beautiful large site, well treed. The pad was VERY canted, difficult to level our 25' trailer. The picnic table was far from the pad, 50 to 60 feet away. No level tent spots. Very hot and extremely dusty. Proximity to Durango was good, but rough roads made it an unpleasant ride.

Margaret W

Verified

July 18, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Loop E

5

This is a gorgeous, back-to-nature campsite. Each site has so much privacy, with all of the trees. The second I pulled into my site I knew it was going to be one of my favorite places to stay.

Rachel S

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Loop C

5

Excellent spot with lots of trees! Close enough to Durango to experience the city, but far enough into the woods to experience the wonderful San Juans.

Jan N

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Loop C

5

This is a beautiful campground not too far out of Durango. I had booked months ahead, but they do have some first come, first serve sites. We were surrounded on three sites by vegetation, so the sites are spread out with plenty of room. We did a lot of walking around the CG while visiting, and it was clean and well kept (that includes the bathrooms)! Bob and Carol, the camp hosts that I met, are very friendly and do an amazing job with the upkeep of Junction Creek CG.

Julie K

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop C

5

Lovely campground that is well taken care of. The bathrooms were super clean.

Grant P

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Loop E

3

I had tow vehicle problems and was not able to make the booking. I was not able to contact anyone to let them know about the issues. The phone number on the website was for a management company in California. I left a message to call me back and no one ever called. I ended up calling recreation.gov and was told, if I didn't make the first night at the site, I was out of luck and my booking was cancelled. I did get a partial refund after the person at the recreation.gov website put in a request. I did eventually receive a phone call from the campground host at the site asking if I was still interested in the site. Unfortunately, the phone call from the host was a bit too late. I had already returned home because of the tow vehicle issues. It would have been nice to have some contact number to call where I was able to get a return call or speak to someone at the site.

Clark O

Verified

July 11, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Loop D

5

Excellent campground! Not too far from downtown. Abundant new bathrooms in each loop.

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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