About Alvarado Campground
Number of accommodations: 35
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (324)
What Guests Are Saying
Alvarado Campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly and helpful camp hosts. Many visitors appreciate the beautiful scenery, quiet atmosphere, and excellent hiking trails in the area. While there are some concerns about site accessibility and occasional water issues, the overall experience is highly praised, making it a recommended spot for campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Alvarado Campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly and helpful camp hosts. Many visitors appreciate the beautiful scenery, quiet atmosphere, and excellent hiking trails in the area. While there are some concerns about site accessibility and occasional water issues, the overall experience is highly praised, making it a recommended spot for campers.
Review Summary
Nicholas H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: ALVARADO
Overall, this experience was fantastic. The sites were well-maintained, the Bathrooms were clean, the atmosphere was calming And relaxing for the week. The only reason I gave it three stars instead of five stars is because for the entire week we were there, we never saw the camp host.. In all my other experiences, the camp host would usually come around day of or within 24 hours of you checking in to verify your reservation, issue a vehicle pass, discuss fire restrictions, and any other pertinent administrative information. Kind of a flew blind for the week and assumed the fires were OK since everybody else had one. given how close it is to my house and the general atmosphere of the campground, I will be returning, but knowing I will need to contact the forest service office ahead of time to find out any pertinent restrictions an info for the area.
Nicholas H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: ALVARADO
Overall, this experience was fantastic. The sites were well-maintained, the Bathrooms were clean, the atmosphere was calming And relaxing for the week. The only reason I gave it three stars instead of five stars is because for the entire week we were there, we never saw the camp host.. In all my other experiences, the camp host would usually come around day of or within 24 hours of you checking in to verify your reservation, issue a vehicle pass, discuss fire restrictions, and any other pertinent administrative information. Kind of a flew blind for the week and assumed the fires were OK since everybody else had one. given how close it is to my house and the general atmosphere of the campground, I will be returning, but knowing I will need to contact the forest service office ahead of time to find out any pertinent restrictions an info for the area.
Matthew R
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: ALVARADO
Loved this spot. A lot of room and secluded. Beautiful.
Matthew R
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: ALVARADO
Loved this spot. A lot of room and secluded. Beautiful.
Terisa B
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: ALVARADO
Campground host was extremely helpful when we wanted to move to another spot during our stay. Both sites were beautiful, but the one we moved to had a small stream. Awesome place. We will definitely return!
Terisa B
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: ALVARADO
Campground host was extremely helpful when we wanted to move to another spot during our stay. Both sites were beautiful, but the one we moved to had a small stream. Awesome place. We will definitely return!
Mark H
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful campgrounds. Everyone is very respectful towards others . Will be my place to go , for relaxation and comfort.
Mark H
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful campgrounds. Everyone is very respectful towards others . Will be my place to go , for relaxation and comfort.
jennika o
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: ALVARADO
Grounds and restrooms were clean and well kept. We stayed at site 26 and had great shade and space. The one slight downside was we had to pitch our tents down a hill from our actual parking / eating area. A couple sites are like this, so confirm site layouts if you are a big family with a tent.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at this location, especially with the access to hiking. We did the venable/Comanche loop and I highly recommend.
jennika o
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: ALVARADO
Grounds and restrooms were clean and well kept. We stayed at site 26 and had great shade and space. The one slight downside was we had to pitch our tents down a hill from our actual parking / eating area. A couple sites are like this, so confirm site layouts if you are a big family with a tent.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at this location, especially with the access to hiking. We did the venable/Comanche loop and I highly recommend.
Location Alvarado Campground
Address:
Co. Rd. 140
Westcliffe, CO, 81212
United States
From Westcliffe, CO, take State Route 69 south 3 miles to the campground sign (County Road 140). Turn right and go 1.8 miles to the stop sign. Continue straight through the stop sign for 2.8 miles until you hit another stop sign (RD 141). Turn left onto RD 141 and continue 2.1 miles to campground.
(Note: RD 141 becomes dirt/gravel after 0.4 miles.)
Latitude & Longitude: 38.0789 / -105.563
Elevation: 2750 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Real-time information is unavailable; contact the San Carlos Ranger District for inquiries.
Site capacity
- Campground limits: 8 people per site, with options for 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 RV.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store food securely to avoid attracting bears; keep food out of sight and remove after use.
Safety & rules
- Only certified weed-free hay is allowed at the campground.
Site types & loops
- Electric hookups are not provided at this campground.
- Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
General
- Click here for more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Fires & fuel
- Do not transport firewood; purchase it locally and burn it on-site to protect trees.
- Purchase firewood at the host site for $10 per bundle.
Fees & deposits
- Camping fee includes 2 vehicles; $10 charge for each additional vehicle.
Utilities
- Water available via handpump/spigot; do not connect RV hoses to the system; fill tanks before arrival.
- No dump station available; nearest facility is at a nearby campground not operated by ExplorUS.
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Last updated: May 20, 2026
