Matterhorn

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

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14 total sites

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14 sites

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

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2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Jun 5 to Sep 12

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14 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 007, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
No Hookups
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🚐 016, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (157)

What Guests Are Saying

Matterhorn Campground offers a beautiful setting with friendly and accommodating hosts, making it a memorable place to stay. The campground features well-maintained facilities, including clean showers and bathrooms, and provides easy access to hiking and nearby attractions like Telluride. While some sites may experience noise from the main road and proximity to other campers, many guests appreciate the spaciousness and privacy of certain sites, along with the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the campground.

Review Summary

4.5
157 reviews
5
72.6%
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4
14.6%
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4.5%
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3.8%
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4.5%
7

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.

Shelby B

Verified

December 23, 2019 Stayed at: 018, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

We loved our quiet, shady spot at #18. We're close to two toilets and just a short drive away from Mountain Village, where we rode the free gondola over the mountain to Telluride. Will come back again!

Location Matterhorn

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

Elevation: 2889 feet

Distance to downtown

71 mi drive to downtown Montrose (about 1 hr 28 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.
  • 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.
  • Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.
  • FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
  • 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.
  • Click here for more information on the Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison National Forests
  • Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.

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Last updated: September 3, 2026

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