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
Lloyd F
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: ALVARADO
Campground neat and clean. Enjoyed visit and look forward to next visit. Host did not come and introduce himself. Sure do miss previous host, Steve Scarlotta.
Lloyd F
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: ALVARADO
Campground neat and clean. Enjoyed visit and look forward to next visit. Host did not come and introduce himself. Sure do miss previous host, Steve Scarlotta.
Isaac R
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: ALVARADO
Unfortunately, our experience wasn't the best. If you camp in a camper this campground is ideal with well placed bathrooms and utilities. Unfortunately my son and I are hammock and tent campers, and between the other campers filling their water at the spigot across from our site at 2300 and the wind gusts coming off the mountain, we only stayed a night. We found a disbursed camping site the next morning off Hermit Pass right on the water and stayed the rest of our planned trip there. Hope your trip to Alvarado is better, and support our state and national parks!
Isaac R
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: ALVARADO
Unfortunately, our experience wasn't the best. If you camp in a camper this campground is ideal with well placed bathrooms and utilities. Unfortunately my son and I are hammock and tent campers, and between the other campers filling their water at the spigot across from our site at 2300 and the wind gusts coming off the mountain, we only stayed a night. We found a disbursed camping site the next morning off Hermit Pass right on the water and stayed the rest of our planned trip there. Hope your trip to Alvarado is better, and support our state and national parks!
Justin R
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: ALVARADO
Campground is nice, good spacing and quiet. Camp host very friendly. The roads in the campground need some work. The trails (especially Venable trail) is badly in need of maintenance. Trees fallen everywhere, poor signage, washed-out and rocky. Forest service is not doing their jobs well on the trails.
Justin R
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: ALVARADO
Campground is nice, good spacing and quiet. Camp host very friendly. The roads in the campground need some work. The trails (especially Venable trail) is badly in need of maintenance. Trees fallen everywhere, poor signage, washed-out and rocky. Forest service is not doing their jobs well on the trails.
Brooke M
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: ALVARADO
Our campsite number 39 was situated on a hillside with not much area to set up a tent. I am not even sure how this is even a legit site?? I rated our stay good because we were able to move to an open site that was flat and a typical campsite. If we could not have moved I would have rated our stay poor. DO NOT rent campsite number 39!!!!
Brooke M
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: ALVARADO
Our campsite number 39 was situated on a hillside with not much area to set up a tent. I am not even sure how this is even a legit site?? I rated our stay good because we were able to move to an open site that was flat and a typical campsite. If we could not have moved I would have rated our stay poor. DO NOT rent campsite number 39!!!!
Jack J
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: ALVARADO
Such a beautiful campground with endless trails to hike directly from the campground. If you enjoy bird watching this is such a delightful place to go. We saw Western Tanagers and a female hummingbird bird sitting on her nest. There are several streams to enjoy. There is good cell phone coverage. Don’t miss stopping at Sugar and Spice Mountain (Mennonite) bakery in Westcliffe.
Jack J
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: ALVARADO
Such a beautiful campground with endless trails to hike directly from the campground. If you enjoy bird watching this is such a delightful place to go. We saw Western Tanagers and a female hummingbird bird sitting on her nest. There are several streams to enjoy. There is good cell phone coverage. Don’t miss stopping at Sugar and Spice Mountain (Mennonite) bakery in Westcliffe.
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
