TRANSFER GROUP CAMPGROUND
TRANSFER GROUP CAMPGROUND
TRANSFER GROUP CAMPGROUND
TRANSFER GROUP CAMPGROUND
TRANSFER GROUP CAMPGROUND

Available sites

8 total sites

About Transfer Campground

Transfer Campground, located approximately 11 mi north of Mancos, Colorado in the San Juan National Forest, is known for its access to many area recreation trails.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

8 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Transfer RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 12 ft · Gravel
⛺ 001- Group Site, Loop: TRANSFER GROUP CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 006, Loop: Transfer RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: Transfer RV
Pet Friendly · 99 × 10 ft · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: Transfer RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: Transfer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Gravel
🏕️ H01, Loop: Equestrian Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ H03, Loop: Equestrian Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (31)

What Guests Are Saying

Transfer Campground offers a beautiful setting with friendly and helpful hosts, making for a pleasant camping experience. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness and maintenance of the grounds, along with well-kept bathrooms and stunning scenery. However, some minor downsides include a busy nearby road, limited shade, and the absence of trash service, which require some planning for future visits.

Review Summary

4.7
31 reviews
5
74.2%
23
4
19.4%
6
3
6.5%
2
2
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0
1
0.0%
0

Ricky D

Verified

September 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Transfer

4

Good site

Bryan H

Verified

August 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Transfer

4

Everything was great. The weather was a little warm for August (can't be controlled). Dolly was an excellent camp host - very friendly and helpful. We had a great time and look forward to our next visit.

Ann H

Verified

August 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Transfer

3

This was more oriented towards ATV users and less towards hikers. The trails were pretty torn up and muddy. We did tackle the Rim Trail and the Chicken Creek Trail and then spent a while cleaning our boots. It was unusually rainy which did not help the trails.

Sandra R

Verified

June 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 001- Group Site, Loop: TRANSFER GROUP CAMPGROUND

3

We live camping here as a church group but not sure we will return unfortunately. There is a new rule that we were told by the new camp host. No tents on grassed area. We were told to set up tents on the gravel areas only. It was almost 90 degrees outside. Have you ever set up tents on gravel? Such a disappointment. We were told we couldn’t even set up our tents in the distance on weeded/grass areas under trees. The site itself is beautiful and we really enjoy staying there.

Stephanie F

Verified

October 1, 2025 • Stayed at: H03, Loop: Equestrian

5

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Judith V

Verified

August 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 001- Group Site, Loop: TRANSFER GROUP CAMPGROUND

5

We have been to Transfer for family picnics before. This year it was in absolutely excellent condition - recently raked, not one scrap of trash. The groundskeeper checked in with us. He is doing a great job.

Brittney C

Verified

July 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 001- Group Site, Loop: TRANSFER GROUP CAMPGROUND

5

What an AMAZING group site! I was so pleasantly surprised. Perfect shade and set-up. Extremely clean bathroom (impressive). Great trails all around. I will definitely be back!

Andre B

Verified

June 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Transfer

4

This is a beautiful campground! The scenery is amazing and the sites are spread out enough to give some privacy. The host is also very friendly and helpful.

A couple small things kept this campground from getting a 5. The location is next to a road that is fairly busy with traffic (mostly ATVs) during all daylight hours. There also isn’t much shade in the campground, due to the young aspens in the area. Finally there is no trash service available so you have to take your trash with you.

Overall though, excellent place to stay and I will happily return!

Tom H

Verified

September 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Transfer

5

Three nights in campsite 6. Beautiful surroundings with nearby (short walk) views of peaks. Bathroom well kept. Friendly, helpful host. Potable water. No trash service, so prepare accordingly. Very little cell service in campground. About 20 minutes back to Mancos with good service (Verizon), and good food/drink choices. Will definitely go back!

Zorik G

Verified

August 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Transfer

5

Wonderful little campground with hiking trails within walking distance. Beautiful scenery at the campground itself and of course on the trails. The host was very friendly. No Internet service, which is one reason why I picked this location! And if you really need to get supplies, the town of Mancos is just 11 mi away.

Location & Directions for Transfer Campground

17541 Fs 565, Mancos, CO 81328 United States

Elevation: 2,720 ft

Getting There

<p>From Mancos, CO: travel 1/4 mi north on Hwy 184, turn right on West Mancos Road (Forest Road 561) and travel 10.5 mi to the campground. Most of the road is unpaved, but has a good gravel surface. PLEASE NOTE that the Horse Sites are located b...

Nearest town

Mancos, CO - 11 mi

About 20 min to downtown

Highway access

Transfer Campground is accessible via Hwy 184, which connects to US Highway 160 approximately 15 miles to the south.

Policies & Rules

General

  • The extended summer season will continue starting 9/28 through 10/19/2025, FCFS only campsites. No Water will be available during this time. Please plan accordingly. Restrooms will still be available. No trash service. "Pack It in - Pack It Out". Group campsite is not open during this time.
  • Although livestock is not allowed in the main campground, there are campsites for stock users OUTSIDE the main campground ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE of Forest Rd. 561, with H01, H02, H03 &amp; H04 sites adjacent to a corral. PLEASE NOTE that the Horse Sites are located before reaching the campground on the opposite side of the road off FSR 561, a totally separate area.
  • 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 serve sites available

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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