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
Joshua A
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: ALVARADO
Nice campground. Bathrooms were mostly clean but could have been a little better in my opinion. Close access to great hiking in the Sangre de Cristo range.
Joshua A
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: ALVARADO
Nice campground. Bathrooms were mostly clean but could have been a little better in my opinion. Close access to great hiking in the Sangre de Cristo range.
Bill K
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: ALVARADO
I go camping with two other couples. We love the Alvarado Campground so much that we go there every year and sometimes twice a year.
Lloyd F
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: ALVARADO
As always we really enjoy our visits to Alvarado. The camp host, Steve, is always helpful and truly cares for the campers. Will return throughout the summer.
Bill K
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: ALVARADO
I go camping with two other couples. We love the Alvarado Campground so much that we go there every year and sometimes twice a year.
Lloyd F
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: ALVARADO
As always we really enjoy our visits to Alvarado. The camp host, Steve, is always helpful and truly cares for the campers. Will return throughout the summer.
Ryan M
VerifiedJuly 4, 2022 • Stayed at: E3, Loop: ALVARADO
Great experience. Steve, the host was awesome and helpful. Beautiful sites.
Ryan M
VerifiedJuly 4, 2022 • Stayed at: E3, Loop: ALVARADO
Great experience. Steve, the host was awesome and helpful. Beautiful sites.
Gary J
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: ALVARADO
Wind was horrible. no fault of campground. Camp Host is great. Everything very clean and organized
Mark J
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: ALVARADO
Quiet and clean campground. Convenient to great trails and clean bathrooms. One of our favorite campgrounds in Colorado
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
