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
Carol J
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: ALVARADO
Good experience and Steve, Camp Host, was very good! Nice to be able to have campfires at night.
Carol J
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: ALVARADO
Good experience and Steve, Camp Host, was very good! Nice to be able to have campfires at night.
Lloyd L
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: ALVARADO
Camp host is friendly and helpful. Facilities are well maintained. Great access to hiking. Hydrants in campground are not threaded.
Steve G
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: ALVARADO
We were there mid-week July 2020. Not very crowded. Campsites are nicely spaced. Great stars at night. Several good hiking trails start right from the campground.
Lloyd L
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: ALVARADO
Camp host is friendly and helpful. Facilities are well maintained. Great access to hiking. Hydrants in campground are not threaded.
Steve G
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: ALVARADO
We were there mid-week July 2020. Not very crowded. Campsites are nicely spaced. Great stars at night. Several good hiking trails start right from the campground.
Barbara D
VerifiedJuly 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: ALVARADO
Finally, a quiet campground without generators and loud music. This is why we camp: to hear the wind, water, birds, animals, not ourselves. This campground delivers.
Barbara D
VerifiedJuly 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: ALVARADO
Finally, a quiet campground without generators and loud music. This is why we camp: to hear the wind, water, birds, animals, not ourselves. This campground delivers.
Sarah N
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: ALVARADO
We love this campground! This is our second year coming here. The campground host is always so friendly, and the campground is well maintained. Bathrooms are clean. Most sites are of a good size and well-spaced. Last year we had a large site on the creek, which was perfect for our kiddos. This year our site was smaller, and very close to the two sites on either side of us. We had friends at the campground, so we spent most of our time at their site, but this group of three sites would work well for a large group wanting to camp next to each other. Westcliffe, the town in the valley, is an International Dark Sky Community, so the night sky views here are INCREDIBLE! This is a higher elevation site (9,000 ft), so it gets chillier earlier in the year (nighttime dipped into the 30's in September of last year). Very close to hiking, with a trailheads in or very near the campground.
Sarah N
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: ALVARADO
We love this campground! This is our second year coming here. The campground host is always so friendly, and the campground is well maintained. Bathrooms are clean. Most sites are of a good size and well-spaced. Last year we had a large site on the creek, which was perfect for our kiddos. This year our site was smaller, and very close to the two sites on either side of us. We had friends at the campground, so we spent most of our time at their site, but this group of three sites would work well for a large group wanting to camp next to each other. Westcliffe, the town in the valley, is an International Dark Sky Community, so the night sky views here are INCREDIBLE! This is a higher elevation site (9,000 ft), so it gets chillier earlier in the year (nighttime dipped into the 30's in September of last year). Very close to hiking, with a trailheads in or very near the campground.
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
