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
Rocio M
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful campground. Enough trees and space between the campsites to have a feeling of privacy. Our spot (#34) was great, a space for the tent and then up a little hill is the picnic table and fire ring.
Rocio M
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful campground. Enough trees and space between the campsites to have a feeling of privacy. Our spot (#34) was great, a space for the tent and then up a little hill is the picnic table and fire ring.
Justin A
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: ALVARADO
The camp host, Steve, is always working hard to provide a clean and welcoming campsite. I love the area and love camping at Alvarado. I hope to be back later in the season, or maybe next year.
Justin A
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: ALVARADO
The camp host, Steve, is always working hard to provide a clean and welcoming campsite. I love the area and love camping at Alvarado. I hope to be back later in the season, or maybe next year.
Jack J
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: ALVARADO
Lots of hiking from this campground, has several creeks to enjoy, great for bird watching
Jack J
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: ALVARADO
Lots of hiking from this campground, has several creeks to enjoy, great for bird watching
Michelle S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: ALVARADO
This is a nice, private campsite, with lots of space between the walk-in tent sites. The facilities were very clean, and the campground host was friendly, with easy access to trails.
Michelle S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: ALVARADO
This is a nice, private campsite, with lots of space between the walk-in tent sites. The facilities were very clean, and the campground host was friendly, with easy access to trails.
Patricia B
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: ALVARADO
This is a great campground! Our campsite was great for us as we were camping with friends and needing two sites. However, it was a little close to the other campsite if you didn't know the other people (sites 26 and 27). Other sites were spaced further apart. Steve, the camp host, was awesome, too!
My only complaint is that there are no rules on generators for the RVs. The people in the site right below us literally ran their generators (yes they had 2) the ENTIRE time they were in camp. It was pretty unpleasant to listen to that when we were looking to relax and look at the stars. *sigh* It would be great if they would institute some rules around this like most campgrounds do ( for example: 1 hr in the morning, 1 hr in the evening).
Patricia B
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: ALVARADO
This is a great campground! Our campsite was great for us as we were camping with friends and needing two sites. However, it was a little close to the other campsite if you didn't know the other people (sites 26 and 27). Other sites were spaced further apart. Steve, the camp host, was awesome, too!
My only complaint is that there are no rules on generators for the RVs. The people in the site right below us literally ran their generators (yes they had 2) the ENTIRE time they were in camp. It was pretty unpleasant to listen to that when we were looking to relax and look at the stars. *sigh* It would be great if they would institute some rules around this like most campgrounds do ( for example: 1 hr in the morning, 1 hr in the evening).
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
