About Junction Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Junction Creek Campground.
Rates, Sites & Availability
28 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
28 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Reviews (613)
What Guests Are Saying
Junction Creek Campground is a well-maintained, peaceful spot close to Durango, featuring spacious sites, clean restrooms, and friendly hosts. It offers easy access to hiking trails and beautiful natural surroundings. While some reviewers noted limited privacy and issues with toilet facilities, the overall experience is highly recommended for campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Junction Creek Campground is a well-maintained, peaceful spot close to Durango, featuring spacious sites, clean restrooms, and friendly hosts. It offers easy access to hiking trails and beautiful natural surroundings. While some reviewers noted limited privacy and issues with toilet facilities, the overall experience is highly recommended for campers.
Review Summary
Jill S
VerifiedJune 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Loop D
Campsite D2 was amazing!!! It's a double fee site with LOADS of space! The kids explored for hours on end. We very easily fit in two large tents, two easy-ups, and hammocks. Bathrooms were kept clean and Beverly, the camp hostess, was delightful!
Leigh S
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Loop E
This campground is a beautiful old growth forest with 70-80 ft. tall pines in most of the camp. Peaceful and clean, including the bathrooms which do not have running water (basically modern outhouses). No wifi. Cell phone service was good. Campsites are spacious and provide a table and a campfire ring and spots for tents. Keep in mind only the "E" loop offers electricity. No sewer and no water at any of the sites. However, running water is usually available close to the latrines (fill up your camper/trailer/RV before you go to your site!). We spent 5 nights there and even though the campsites are rustic, the beautiful forest makes up for the drawbacks! There is a dump station in town across from Walmart at a place that sells trailers and campers. One serious complaint..... while we were there in June 2021(after spring run-off), the 5 mile drive on dirt road to get to the campground was quite unpleasant as they had not graded it for sometime and the washboard effect made a very slow drive back and forth to the campground. We also took a rafting trip with "Mild to Wild Rafting" and had a great time (about 75.00 per person)! The half-day excursion is actually only about two hours on the water....the rest of the time is training and driving back to town (alot of fun!!!). We also highly recommend Durango Hot Springs. They normally charge 30.00 for two hours during the winter months, but in the summer they are very casual and tell you to stay as long as you like. Beautiful views and a variety of different temperature pools, many in the shade. So much to do in Durango.....we will return! :-)
Leigh S
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Loop E
This campground is a beautiful old growth forest with 70-80 ft. tall pines in most of the camp. Peaceful and clean, including the bathrooms which do not have running water (basically modern outhouses). No wifi. Cell phone service was good. Campsites are spacious and provide a table and a campfire ring and spots for tents. Keep in mind only the "E" loop offers electricity. No sewer and no water at any of the sites. However, running water is usually available close to the latrines (fill up your camper/trailer/RV before you go to your site!). We spent 5 nights there and even though the campsites are rustic, the beautiful forest makes up for the drawbacks! There is a dump station in town across from Walmart at a place that sells trailers and campers. One serious complaint..... while we were there in June 2021(after spring run-off), the 5 mile drive on dirt road to get to the campground was quite unpleasant as they had not graded it for sometime and the washboard effect made a very slow drive back and forth to the campground. We also took a rafting trip with "Mild to Wild Rafting" and had a great time (about 75.00 per person)! The half-day excursion is actually only about two hours on the water....the rest of the time is training and driving back to town (alot of fun!!!). We also highly recommend Durango Hot Springs. They normally charge 30.00 for two hours during the winter months, but in the summer they are very casual and tell you to stay as long as you like. Beautiful views and a variety of different temperature pools, many in the shade. So much to do in Durango.....we will return! :-)
Richard O
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Loop C
Beautiful campground, great hosts, close to Durango. We have stayed here multiple times over the years and this time was as good as our previous experience.
Richard O
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Loop C
Beautiful campground, great hosts, close to Durango. We have stayed here multiple times over the years and this time was as good as our previous experience.
Lauren K
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop E
Very close to Durango but far enough away you miss the crowds. Spacious campsites and the drop toilets were so clean.. the camp hosts do a great job keeping the grounds up. Will define return.
Lauren K
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop E
Very close to Durango but far enough away you miss the crowds. Spacious campsites and the drop toilets were so clean.. the camp hosts do a great job keeping the grounds up. Will define return.
Kenny S
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop E
Ok
Kenny S
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop E
Ok
Andy H
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: Loop D
Quiet, forested setting with widely spaced sites. The campground is run by a private company, and, they are very good at maintaining the grounds. The pit toilets are the cleanest you’ll ever see. The downside is the dirt road into the park. Sections of it take “washboard” to new levels. The Forest Service needs to increase maintenance on the road.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.3361 / -107.915
Elevation: 2198 feet
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
Nearby Campgrounds
Last updated: June 13, 2026