Sign In

Junction Creek Campground

1499 Fdr 171, Durango, Colorado, United States

Check Availability

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

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season

Upcoming seasons

Past seasons

Closed periods

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

Potable Water

Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.

28 Sites Available

Hide unavailable

🚐 01, Loop: Loop C RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 30 × 12 ft · Gravel

🚐 01, Loop: Loop D RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 01, Loop: Loop E RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 15 ft

🚐 02, Loop: Loop C RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 15 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 02, Loop: Loop D RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 50 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 02, Loop: Loop E RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 37 × 15 ft

🚐 03, Loop: Loop C RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 30 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 03, Loop: Loop D RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 03, Loop: Loop E RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 15 ft

🚐 04, Loop: Loop C RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 27 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 04, Loop: Loop D RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 04, Loop: Loop E RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 15 ft

🚐 05, Loop: Loop C RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 37 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 05, Loop: Loop D RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 35 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 06, Loop: Loop C RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 40 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 07, Loop: Loop C RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 25 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 07, Loop: Loop E RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 20 ft

🚐 08, Loop: Loop C RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 32 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 08, Loop: Loop E RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 30 ft

🚐 09, Loop: Loop C RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 30 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 09, Loop: Loop E RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 15 ft

🚐 10, Loop: Loop E RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 15 ft

🚐 11, Loop: Loop C RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 28 × 10 ft · Gravel

🚐 11, Loop: Loop E RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 × 15 ft

🚐 12, Loop: Loop E RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 15 ft

🚐 13, Loop: Loop E RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 × 15 ft

🚐 14, Loop: Loop E RV

Select dates to check availability

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 46 × 35 ft

⛺ G02, Loop: JUNCTION CREEK Tent

Select dates to check availability

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

0 more sites below

Site Details

Select a site to view details

28 Sites Available

Hide unavailable

Site

Price

🚐 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

AI generated

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)

Showing 695 reviews

Newest First

Newest First Oldest First

Kris W

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Loop E

Great location and camping sites close to hiking trails and streams . Close to town which was convenient for us because we had a Whitewater rafting trip would recommend Four Corners rafting

Helpful

Karen P

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Loop E

Nice campsite with utilities

Helpful

Karen P

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Loop E

Nice campsite with utilities

Helpful

John L

Verified

December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Loop C

Wonderful campground close to do and see everything in the Durango area.....amazing restaurants, hiking, biking and scenery.

Helpful

John L

Verified

December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Loop C

Wonderful campground close to do and see everything in the Durango area.....amazing restaurants, hiking, biking and scenery.

Helpful

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

Open in Google Maps Open in Apple Maps

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

Nearby Campgrounds

Alpen Rose RV Park

Campground / RV park

Alpen Rose RV Park

United Campground of Durango

Campground / RV park

United Campground of Durango

Westerly RV Park

Campground / RV park

Westerly RV Park

Nearby destinations

Durango

Durango

4 mi away

Durango

Durango

5 mi away

Durango, Colorado makes an excellent basecamp for Southwest adventures, with campgrounds and outdoor stays near the S...

Explore destination

Bayfield

19 mi away

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Need help?

Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

Message us

Replies within minutes

Explore Durango, CO

Durango, Colorado

Population: 19,411

Elevation: 6,555 ft

Best Season: Summer, Fall

Learn more about Durango

Durango, CO

Weather & Conditions

From our Travel Guides

View all guides

Managed by the USDA Forest Service