About Palisades Horse Camp
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (37)
What Guests Are Saying
Palisades Horse Camp is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and friendly camp host, making it a favorite among visitors. However, access to the camp is marred by rough road conditions that can damage vehicles, and some pens are equipped with uncomfortable concrete surfaces. Despite these drawbacks, many guests express a strong desire to return and recommend the campground for its overall charm and cleanliness.
What Guests Are Saying
Palisades Horse Camp is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and friendly camp host, making it a favorite among visitors. However, access to the camp is marred by rough road conditions that can damage vehicles, and some pens are equipped with uncomfortable concrete surfaces. Despite these drawbacks, many guests express a strong desire to return and recommend the campground for its overall charm and cleanliness.
Review Summary
Laura M
VerifiedJune 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop A
This campground actually had spigots that connected to hoses so you wouldn’t have to carry buckets of water across camp and even uphill like the other 3 campgrounds with corrals in Colorado on this site. Palisades had level parking areas for trailers, 12’ x 24’ pens, manure rakes, buckets, and dumpsters, campfire/grills and a picnic table. There’s also a pit toilet and a big community stock tank in the middle of camp (but it was empty the beginning of June when I was there). The campground host hadn’t moved in yet, but a host from another campground checked in daily. There’s a beautiful running river next to camp, a marshy area I explored beside it, and 2 trails that go straight uphill (from 8300’) that can be accessed without trailering. The climbs were very steep for my “flat lander” horse. Trout and elk abound. I had the place to myself 3/4 days.
Mitzie S
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful camp! Nice size sites pens were sturdy. Vault toilets were very clean. 2 water faucets in camp.
Janet E
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop A
Campground was nice. Horse pens were muddy. Only 2 trails close to camp. Both were steep, rocky and lots of ledges. Not my favorite type of riding. Had planned on staying 5 nights but left after 3 due to lack of trails.
Mark V
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop A
Just need more shade for the horses and tables..It was so hot but we love riding out there...Thank you
Laura R
VerifiedOctober 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop A
Have been going to palisades horse camp for years. Pat our camp host was the best ever at any camp I’ve ever stayed at. She was amazing and showed us a trail we had never found before. She’s an amazing woman and kept us very informed on all the trails and were attentive to our needs.
Laura Rome
Russell K
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop A
Clean, quiet and well maintained
Kim F
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop A
The campground was excellent! The campground host was absolutely incredible!!! One of the most well-maintained campgrounds we've ever been to. Thanks for a great stay. Williams Creek Trail is very rocky for the first 3/4 of a mile so be prepared for that if you don't typically ride in rocky areas. Cimarrona Trail is a a better trail in and of itself, but is a steady incline for several miles. Need to be in shape (riders and horses) to make this an enjoyable ride.
Mindy P
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop A
Had a wonderful time at the Palisades horse camp. Very nice facilities and great host. It’s wonderful to be able to ride the horses, paddleboard at the lake, and go for a nice hike all from one absolutely gorgeous location.
Fredonia L
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop A
There is 20 mi of dirt road before you get to the campground and it is pretty rough. The campground was beautiful, bathrooms were very clean, and water was within reasonable distance. The trails were pretty good and the scenery was awesome! The small chance of rain turned into a large hailstorm for us one day while riding. I suggest you screenshot the weather for your stay before you leave Pagosa Springs. The corrals are nice but stay very wet because you get a small shower almost daily. The only thing the campground needs to be perfect is a shower house!
Maxine D
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop A
Lovely view trails 2,000 ft elevation gain in 5-6 mi. 2 large pens ankle deep mud due to lots of rain. We had good riding weather. Shoes or good boots necessary due to rocks. Lost 1 boot. Boggy in spots. Spectacular rock faces
Location & Directions for Palisades Horse Camp
, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 United States
Elevation: 2,645 ft
Policies & Rules
General
- Campground allows Horses and Mules Only; no exceptions. No llamas or other livestock. Campground is for equestrian campers only
- Grazing is not allowed in the campground; bring adequate certified weed-free feed
- Campers are responsible for keeping their corrals clean throughout their stay and when they depart
- Double sites have a divided corral for a maximum of 4 to 6 horses; single sites not sharing a corral can accommodate a maximum of 4 to 6 horses; single sites sharing a corral can accommodate a maximum of 2 to 3 horses
- This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
- 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.
- Sites 6 and12 share a corral/stall. The corral is divided down the middle so the horses are separated, but will be in the same corral. Each site has a capacity of 2-3 horses.
- The summer season here closes on 9/27/2026. This campground is open from 9/28/2026 for its Fall/Winter Season until 11/15/2025 or until the weather changes, whichever comes first. On 9/28/2026 the camping fee is half-price at $16.00/night. The restroom will remain open and the campground will become a "Pack it in -Pack it Out" with no trash dumpster available for your use. There will be no water available during this time. It will become First Come First Served, no reservations accepted.
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Last updated: October 21, 2026
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