About Palisades Horse Camp
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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
Lisa B
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop A
Ms. Pat, the camp host, was wonderful!
ROY G
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Loop A
Camp Host, Pat was very helpful and a job to visit with. Restrooms were always clean. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this location for anyone interested in enjoying the nice mountain weather and great. Trails to ride on.
Jonathan T
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop A
This is a sad story, because this site is usually one of my favorites in the San Juan Wilderness. The road repair owned by the forest service just before the turn-in to the site had removed the cow grate. Herds of cows wandered through the camp for what looked like a long time. They defecated in all the campsites and on the site road. The situation was made worse by rains that created mushy ponds of manure as land mines throughout the that we stepped stepped on in the middle of the night. We woke up to cows grazing in front of our tents and in our campsite.
Richard P
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop A
We were scheduled to stay from Monday, August 16, 2021 and leave Friday the 20th. When we first arrived at our site, there were several loose angus cows mulling around. They eventually left. However, by Wednesday morning there were at least 50 head not just at our site, but throughout the campground. Apparently, this has been going on for some time now. They are intimating toward horses that are used to trail riding and not round-ups! One of our horses got so freaked, she was a nervous wreck and couldn't be ridden. We had to leave abruptly on Wednesday morning since more cows had invaded the camp ground even though we chased them swing ropes, etc.. It appears that the rancher ("SMS" ? brand) is aware of the problem and periodically comes by on horseback with dogs and rounds them up. So we drove 11 hours from Tucson only to have our trip cut short. Meanwhile the rancher gets aware with grazing not only on public lands, but ruining it for those who pay to get away and enjoy some time in the saddle. There really isn't much the camp host can do.
Pattie M
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop A
Lynn is a wonderful host.
We have been going there since before the camp was built. To bad the dispersed camping in the area isn't policed for people holding it and not using it.
Kitzel F
VerifiedJuly 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful Location, well kept camp, with safe and solid corrals for the horses.
Elizabeth G
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Loop A
The horse cam is in a beautiful setting with 2 large sturdy corrals for your campsite. You will have to haul water from 1 of 2 water spigots though for a little workout while you enjoy the beautiful riding. The 23 mi gravel road in is in terrible condition and you will have to drive about 10 mph unless you want your trailer to rattle apart! Worth it though!!! I will be back
Larry H
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop A
Overall the camp was in very good condition. Was fond of the crushed rock in the corrals. It packed into my horses hooves.
Bobbi H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop A
Camp was lovely, camp host was very nice. Trails were great!
Amanda M
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful campground!
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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