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
Gary D
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: ALVARADO
Campground is a mix of RV and tent sites. Good sources of water and trash facilities. Campground host was very helpful upon arrival.
Gary D
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: ALVARADO
Campground is a mix of RV and tent sites. Good sources of water and trash facilities. Campground host was very helpful upon arrival.
Julie G
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: ALVARADO
Great!
Julie G
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: ALVARADO
Great!
Chase B
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: ALVARADO
host was a great help!
Chase B
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: ALVARADO
host was a great help!
Robin C
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: ALVARADO
I was late on arrival, but they had my camp site marked and reserved. Beautiful campground nestled in the pines. Enjoyed a beautiful sunset and a more beautiful sunrise. I personally just needed a "safe" place to camp on my road trip as it was a solo trip. I felt very comfortable and it was so very very quiet and peaceful. The camp spaces were very nice, firepit, etc.
I will be venturing into this neighborhood again as IT IS VERY BEAUTIFUL! If you like Ponderosa Pines, this is the place to go.
Stacy F
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: ALVARADO
My brother and I planned a trip out to Alvarado because of it's proximity to Westcliff/Silvercliff, and because of the fact that these towns have been rated as "Dark Sky Communities". I wanted to catch the peak of the perseids meteor showers. We got there just at dusk on a friday night, the sun was already behind the mountains, and we found a first come first served site in a great spot. Each campsite has fabulous terracing, a firepit (like a really good one with cast irons sides) and a picnic table. The bathrooms are nearby to most all sites, RV's are welcome, and there's water spigots all over the place. There is a site manager at spot #8, but when we tried to go to him for for firewood at about 9pm, the place was dark, so we went into town. EVERYTHING is closed by 8pm. No firewood. We thought there would be a fire ban because of all the fires, so we didn't bring any wood. We were gonna be screwed until we came up on an Amish family at Westcliff Meats, closing up the shop, I think. We asked if they knew where to get any wood and the man of the house took us 'round back and gave a big box full of scraps from his woodworkings! We got back to the site and had the fire going til after 2am, a good 4-5 hours worth. He was a lifesaver! We saw probably 40-50 shooting stars, and the campground was dead quite by midnight. Even before that, there was only a little bit of rowdiness from one area, really it was nothing out of the ordinary. This campground is BEAUTIFUL, and the drive in is breath-taking. The Wet Mountains are so pretty and the big valley before them is just awesome. 5 stars!
Margaret P
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful area and easy access. Some sites are hard to level the RV and have steep slopes to picnic tables and fire rings.
Nice hikes nearby.
I would return.
Robin C
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: ALVARADO
I was late on arrival, but they had my camp site marked and reserved. Beautiful campground nestled in the pines. Enjoyed a beautiful sunset and a more beautiful sunrise. I personally just needed a "safe" place to camp on my road trip as it was a solo trip. I felt very comfortable and it was so very very quiet and peaceful. The camp spaces were very nice, firepit, etc.
I will be venturing into this neighborhood again as IT IS VERY BEAUTIFUL! If you like Ponderosa Pines, this is the place to go.
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
