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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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Reviews (379)
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
Glen R
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: ALVARADO
Clean, quiet, beautiful views of the valley. Trails close by.
Jerred M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: ALVARADO
Restrooms were clean and well maintained. Host was very friendly and helpful. Overall campgrounds are nice and enjoyable with different sites that are accommodating to many types of campers.
Jerred M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: ALVARADO
Restrooms were clean and well maintained. Host was very friendly and helpful. Overall campgrounds are nice and enjoyable with different sites that are accommodating to many types of campers.
Kassidy N
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: ALVARADO
Nice, secluded place with pretty views. Only a 15 minute drive from town and lots of hiking spots in the surrounding area.
Kassidy N
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: ALVARADO
Nice, secluded place with pretty views. Only a 15 minute drive from town and lots of hiking spots in the surrounding area.
Robin H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful campground! The camp hosts (Tim and Patty if I recall) were terrific, very friendly and kept the campground spotless! We're already looking forward to our next visit!
Annie W
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: ALVARADO
This site is very level with newer picnic tables. It has decent AT&T signal. It has some shade during the day. It is described as a double site. We had two trailers in it, and it was a tight fit. There are wider double sites (and some not labeled as doubles) in the campground.
Robin H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful campground! The camp hosts (Tim and Patty if I recall) were terrific, very friendly and kept the campground spotless! We're already looking forward to our next visit!
Annie W
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: ALVARADO
This site is very level with newer picnic tables. It has decent AT&T signal. It has some shade during the day. It is described as a double site. We had two trailers in it, and it was a tight fit. There are wider double sites (and some not labeled as doubles) in the campground.
Linda R
VerifiedJune 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: ALVARADO
This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds we've visited. Our tent site was secluded and surrounded by aspen trees. The views east across the valley were spectacular. The stars at night seemed incredibly close and bright. Several major trails into the mountains behind the campground begin at the end of the campground. The facilities were clean and the camp host was most accommodating and helpful. Alvarado is a great place.
Location & Directions for Alvarado Campground
Co. Rd. 140, Westcliffe, CO 81212 United States
Elevation: 2,750 ft
Getting There
From Westcliffe, CO, take State Route 69 south 3 mi to the campground sign (County Road 140). Turn right and go 1.8 mi to the stop sign. Continue straight through the stop sign for 2.8 mi until you hit another stop sign (RD 141). Turn left onto RD...
From Westcliffe, CO, take State Route 69 south 3 mi to the campground sign (County Road 140). Turn right and go 1.8 mi to the stop sign. Continue straight through the stop sign for 2.8 mi until you hit another stop sign (RD 141). Turn left onto RD 141 and continue 2.1 mi to campground.
(Note: RD 141 becomes dirt/gravel after 0.4 mi.)
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: October 7, 2026
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