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

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14 total 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 8.5 ft. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery, hiking and off-road opportunities.

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2026 (Current year)

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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14 Sites Available

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🚐 007, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 009, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 018, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 019, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 025, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 026, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 027, Loop: MATTERHORN RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (172)

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
172 reviews
5
73.3%
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4
15.1%
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4.1%
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Katie B

Verified

August 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

Loved staying at this campground! Beautiful area and close enough to Telluride to visit but far enough away to avoid the crowds and enjoy some solitude. The host was great, and the campsites were well maintained. Will definitely visit again!

Austin D

Verified

July 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

We are going to miss the hosts when they move on! Great people!

Libby S

Verified

July 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: MATTERHORN

4

It was nice& overall fine! Our favorite part was the white noise from the water! We stayed at 3 campsites this trip and sadly this was our least favorite. We didn’t like the traffic noise and there was tons of mosquitoes.

We didn’t stay long& there were bathrooms nearby, so it was great to stay there for the night & have somewhere isolated to go to bed!

Derek M

Verified

July 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

Great little campground, short bike ride to Trout Lake. Short car ride to Mountain Village, with free gondolas into Telluride. This was our second time, we will be back! Camp host was very friendly and helpful, unlike last time.

Andra G

Verified

July 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

Gina and Steve were fantastic Camp Hosts! Wonderful campground and the mountains are beautiful. Fishing is close by at Trout Lake.

Jennyfer M

Verified

July 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

Absolutely amazing campground! We stayed at one of the walk-in campsites, which was only a few steps from the parking lot but still felt incredibly private. We had so much space, and waking up to the breathtaking mountain views from our tent every morning was unforgettable.

We originally had a reservation for just one night at site #16, but we were lucky enough to snag a different site which was a first-come, first-served site and extend our stay to four nights. If you’ve ever tried booking Matterhorn Campground, you know how hard it is! It took us almost three years to finally get a spot, so this trip felt extra special.

Our campsite was close to a vault toilet, and the flush restrooms and hot showers were just a short walk away. Honestly, nothing beats taking a warm shower after a full day of exploring in the San Juans!

One thing that really stood out was how clean and well-maintained everything was. The restrooms were spotless every single day, and you could tell the campground hosts take great pride in caring for the campground. The bathrooms were cleaned daily around noon, and the entire campground was always in excellent condition.

We truly can’t say enough good things about this place. Between the stunning scenery, peaceful campsites, excellent facilities, and incredible campground hosts, this was one of the best camping experiences we’ve ever had. Thank you for making our stay so memorable—we already can’t wait to come back

Nick M

Verified

July 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

We loved our time here. The camp hosts were super friendly and did a wonderful job! (Please come back next year!) We miss Tootsie (camp host dog)
Surrounded by beautiful mountains, lakes, and waterfalls. Nothing better!

Cliff J

Verified

July 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: MATTERHORN

5

Absolutely loved this campground! It is small, perfectly located with the mountains surrounding it! The hosts Gina and Corey were amazing! So friendly and helpful! We felt really at home there! The sunsets over the mountains were spectacular!

Gaby E

Verified

July 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: MATTERHORN

3

Pretty area but camp sites are very close to each other.

Michael H

Verified

July 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: MATTERHORN

4

Great campground with large sites & functional showers

Location & Directions for Matterhorn

Uncompahgre National Forest, Montrose, CO 81402 United States

Elevation: 2,889 ft

Getting There

From Telluride, travel approximately 7 mi south on Highway 145. Watch for campground signs; the turn off from the road is on the left.

Nearest town

Montrose, CO - 71 mi

About over 1 hr (88 min) to downtown

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: October 18, 2026

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