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
Scott B
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: ALVARADO
This is one of the best campsites we have stayed at in from a landscape standpoint. Abundant trees and stream running through campground. Most sites are very spread out and the facilities are clean. Great camp host. Trips to Bishops Castle and in town to Westcliffe are ways to spend time away from camp if you’re looking for options for the less woodsy family members.
Scott B
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: ALVARADO
This is one of the best campsites we have stayed at in from a landscape standpoint. Abundant trees and stream running through campground. Most sites are very spread out and the facilities are clean. Great camp host. Trips to Bishops Castle and in town to Westcliffe are ways to spend time away from camp if you’re looking for options for the less woodsy family members.
David E
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautifully spaced sites, close to a flowing creek, and a short distance from the Rainbow trail for hiking.
People in town are friendly and there’s two great choices in Westcliffe for ice cream when the afternoons get too hot.
David E
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautifully spaced sites, close to a flowing creek, and a short distance from the Rainbow trail for hiking.
People in town are friendly and there’s two great choices in Westcliffe for ice cream when the afternoons get too hot.
Brandon K
VerifiedJune 20, 2021 • Stayed at: E3, Loop: ALVARADO
It’s a beautiful campground and the trail systems coming out of it are awesome. The bathroom was kept very clean.
Brandon K
VerifiedJune 20, 2021 • Stayed at: E3, Loop: ALVARADO
It’s a beautiful campground and the trail systems coming out of it are awesome. The bathroom was kept very clean.
Pierre W
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: ALVARADO
During the covid-19 pandemic a bathroom infested with flies- I mean swarmed with them, is unacceptable. Flies spread diseases and the fact the septic was filled to the brim made it even more unhealthy. As beautiful as the location was, the facilities made it almost null out. Not to mention the people who go there lack the respect, because in the septic was full of beer cans. Was quite sad.
Cindy A
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: ALVARADO
Our camp host was wonderful, our reserved site had a dip at the entry that made it inaccessible for us. We were provided with a nice accessible site.
Pierre W
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: ALVARADO
During the covid-19 pandemic a bathroom infested with flies- I mean swarmed with them, is unacceptable. Flies spread diseases and the fact the septic was filled to the brim made it even more unhealthy. As beautiful as the location was, the facilities made it almost null out. Not to mention the people who go there lack the respect, because in the septic was full of beer cans. Was quite sad.
Cindy A
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: ALVARADO
Our camp host was wonderful, our reserved site had a dip at the entry that made it inaccessible for us. We were provided with a nice accessible site.
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
