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Seasonal information
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
Gabrielle H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: ALVARADO
Great campground and accessible water and bathrooms. Will definitely return.
Justin A
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful site, easily accessible to carry our gear in. I love camping in Alvarado campground.
Justin A
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful site, easily accessible to carry our gear in. I love camping in Alvarado campground.
Garrett O
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: ALVARADO
Great hiking nearby. Plenty of open space.
Garrett O
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: ALVARADO
Great hiking nearby. Plenty of open space.
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.
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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