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Matterhorn

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, Gunnison National Forest
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, Gunnison National Forest

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers

About Matterhorn

Matterhorn Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145), near the quaint town of Telluride, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery, hiking and off-road opportunities.

Number of accommodations: 14

Campground Amenities

  • Showers
    Showers

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on Jun 5

Sites & Availability

14 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 007, Loop: MATTERHORN
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: MATTERHORN
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: MATTERHORN
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: MATTERHORN
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: MATTERHORN
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: MATTERHORN
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: MATTERHORN
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: MATTERHORN
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: MATTERHORN
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: MATTERHORN
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: MATTERHORN
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: MATTERHORN
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: MATTERHORN
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: MATTERHORN
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night

Reviews (131)

What Guests Are Saying

Matterhorn Campground offers a beautiful setting with friendly and accommodating hosts, making it a popular choice for campers. The facilities, including clean showers and restrooms, received high praise, contributing to an enjoyable stay. While some sites may lack privacy and there were minor issues with outside visitors, the overall experience is highly recommended for its location near Telluride and access to outdoor activities.

Review Summary

4.5
131 reviews
5
73.3%
96
4
14.5%
19
3
4.6%
6
2
2.3%
3
1
5.3%
7

David Scott S

Verified

February 2, 2020 Stayed at: 027, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

One of the best NFS campgrounds I have visited. Even hot showers!

Mike S

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 027, Loop: MATTERHORN

4

Danielle B

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

The campsite hosts were great! They were helpful getting us set in and had good recommendations for things to do in town. I would definitely stay there again!

Paul D

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: MATTERHORN

4

Nice campground in a beautiful location. A bit of a drive to downtown Telluride but if you park at Mountain Center and take the Gondola to town it’s not bad. The gondola is free and convenient. Camp host were great.

David C

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

Camp host and hostess were perfect. Campground was kept clean. The area has great fly fishing with a 20 minute drive in all directions. Already have plans to return.

Bruce M

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

The campground is quite far from Telluride and much higher and colder but it is beautiful with nice hiking trails.

Chris M

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 024, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

We had a great site with full hookups in the national forest. It was nice to get away from the tourist feel of Telluride at night. The campground managers were very friendly and helpful. The area had really been developed for tourists since we were there with our kids 30 years earlier!
We took the free gondola ride from Mountain Village to Telluride a few times to visit the town and hike Bear Creek Trail to the waterfall and the Village Trail down the ski slope. The elevation was around 9500’ so although we had been at a high elevation, we still felt winded.
We drove to Delores to see the Canyon of the Ancients Museum and the Galloping Goose Railroad Museum. The volunteers at the railroad museum were enthusiastic and had good stories about the odd railroad. On the way home we took the Trout Lake Road and saw one of the old train trestles and a water tower from that era.
The Delores Hardware Store was typical for a small town with everything, including good ice cream cones.

Kelly K

Verified

January 14, 2020 Stayed at: 024, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

This is one of our all time favorite National Forest campgrounds. The campground is immaculate, views are spectacular and it's close to the Telluride gondolas so there is no need to fight parking in town. Staff is always very helpful.

Scott J

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 024, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

Matterhorn Campground is a small, quiet camping area located just off of the highway about 12 miles from Telluride, CO. The camp site are large with gravel access, fire pits and several have RV hook-ups. Several camp sites are located up against the national forest with spectacular views and access to wildlife. There is a creek running along side the campground with good fishing and access to wildlife - deer and bear have been seen along the creek. The camp hosts have always been helpful and facilities are cleaned on a daily basis.

Kip R

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

Couldn't be much better, staff was so welcoming and attentive to campers and to the facility. Campground was in great shape despite heavy use, clean bath and showers. It's a small campground, I'd say no sites are bad sites.

Location Matterhorn

Address:
Uncompahgre National Forest
Montrose, CO, 81402
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 37.8447 / -107.881

Elevation: 2889 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.

General

Late Arrivals: campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.

General

Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.

General

FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.

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.

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Click here for more information on the Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison National Forests

General

Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.

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