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Junction Creek Campground

1499 Fdr 171, Durango, Colorado, United States

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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.

Available sites

28 total sites

RV Sites 27 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 1 site Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

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Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

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28 Sites Available

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🚐 01, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · 30 × 12 ft · Gravel

🚐 01, Loop: Loop D RV

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Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 01, Loop: Loop E RV

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 15 ft

🚐 02, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · 15 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 02, Loop: Loop D RV

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Pet Friendly · 50 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 02, Loop: Loop E RV

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 37 × 15 ft

🚐 03, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · 30 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 03, Loop: Loop D RV

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Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 03, Loop: Loop E RV

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 15 ft

🚐 04, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · 27 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 04, Loop: Loop D RV

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Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 04, Loop: Loop E RV

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 15 ft

🚐 05, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · 37 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 05, Loop: Loop D RV

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Pet Friendly · 35 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 06, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · 40 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 07, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · 25 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 07, Loop: Loop E RV

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 20 ft

🚐 08, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · 32 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 08, Loop: Loop E RV

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 30 ft

🚐 09, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · 30 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 09, Loop: Loop E RV

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 15 ft

🚐 10, Loop: Loop E RV

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 15 ft

🚐 11, Loop: Loop C RV

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Pet Friendly · 28 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 11, Loop: Loop E RV

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 × 15 ft

🚐 12, Loop: Loop E RV

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 15 ft

🚐 13, Loop: Loop E RV

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 × 15 ft

🚐 14, Loop: Loop E RV

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 46 × 35 ft

⛺ G02, Loop: JUNCTION CREEK Tent

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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

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🚐 01, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 12 ft · Gravel

🚐 01, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 01, Loop: Loop E RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 15 ft

🚐 02, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 15 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 02, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · 50 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 02, Loop: Loop E RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 37 × 15 ft

🚐 03, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 03, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 03, Loop: Loop E RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 15 ft

🚐 04, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 27 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 04, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 04, Loop: Loop E RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 15 ft

🚐 05, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 37 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 05, Loop: Loop D RV

Pet Friendly · 35 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 06, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 40 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 07, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 25 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 07, Loop: Loop E RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 20 ft

🚐 08, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 32 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 08, Loop: Loop E RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 30 ft

🚐 09, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 09, Loop: Loop E RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 15 ft

🚐 10, Loop: Loop E RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 15 ft

🚐 11, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 28 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 11, Loop: Loop E RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 × 15 ft

🚐 12, Loop: Loop E RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 15 ft

🚐 13, Loop: Loop E RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 × 15 ft

🚐 14, Loop: Loop E RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 46 × 35 ft

⛺ G02, Loop: JUNCTION CREEK Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

695 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.7

Overall rating

Based on 695 reviews

5 stars 81.9% (569)

4 stars 12.4% (86)

3 stars 3.5% (24)

2 stars 2.3% (16)

1 star 0.0% (0)

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Maggie R

Verified

September 23, 2022 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Loop E

This campground is gorgeous and spacious. The restrooms are unbelievably clean. The host is a wonderful caretaker and these, although vault toilets are hosed and kept free of odor. There are trash cans in the restrooms and motion detector lights when you walk in.

We had trouble with a flat tire and the host helped us to get it pumped up and back on the road to get it replaced.

We wished we had booked for more than one night but will be back to enjoy it again!

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Tim C

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September 22, 2022 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Loop E

My favorite campground in southwest Colorado. Maybe just my favorite! Stayed at E3 this time. Perfect. You cannot go wrong with E1,E2 or 3. I will be back again a couple times next year. As always.

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Michelle A

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September 22, 2022 Stayed at: 06, Loop: Loop C

Great location! The Campsite staff were very nice. Beautiful riverside walk to the cute western town. We enjoyed Orvis Hot Springs and the short hike to Cascade Waterfall. Highly recommend!

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Tim C

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September 22, 2022 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Loop E

My favorite campground in southwest Colorado. Maybe just my favorite! Stayed at E3 this time. Perfect. You cannot go wrong with E1,E2 or 3. I will be back again a couple times next year. As always.

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Michelle A

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September 22, 2022 Stayed at: 06, Loop: Loop C

Great location! The Campsite staff were very nice. Beautiful riverside walk to the cute western town. We enjoyed Orvis Hot Springs and the short hike to Cascade Waterfall. Highly recommend!

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Patrick P

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September 21, 2022 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Loop C

The tent camping site was beautiful. We were there at a good time -- early September. I'm guessing it gets crowded other times. However, the sites are spacious so even if crowded there would be plenty of room.

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Mike D

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September 21, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop E

host were great

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Patrick P

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September 21, 2022 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Loop C

The tent camping site was beautiful. We were there at a good time -- early September. I'm guessing it gets crowded other times. However, the sites are spacious so even if crowded there would be plenty of room.

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Mike D

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September 21, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop E

host were great

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JoEllen W

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September 18, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop E

Beautiful, spacious spots. Towering trees, no sounds of humanity even though you are 5 mi from downtown amenities. There is some wash boarding on the road going up, but not nearly what I had expected based on reviews. The ability to enjoy nature, then drive a few minutes to a brew pub is perfect for our camping style. The hosts were so helpful. We will return.

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Location & Directions for Junction Creek Campground

1499 Fdr 171, Durango, CO 81301 United States

Elevation: 2,198 ft

Map of Junction Creek Campground location at Durango, CO, United States

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Getting There

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.

Nearest town

Durango, CO - 5.5 mi

About 13 min to downtown

Near Mesa Verde National Park

The closest entrance is: Mesa Verde National Park Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 33.6 mi · 58 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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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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