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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
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.
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.
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.
Sarah W
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: ALVARADO
Great views
Sarah W
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: ALVARADO
Great views
Kevin S
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: E2, Loop: ALVARADO
This place was amazing! Great views!
Kevin S
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: E2, Loop: ALVARADO
This place was amazing! Great views!
Jack J
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: ALVARADO
This campground is surrounded by trails, including the Rainbow. The camp ground host Steve is very friendly and keeps the campground in great shape. There are three creeks in the area, towering pine trees with very little beetle kill. It is a dirt road leading into the campground if you go slow it is not an issue for RV’s. Also you frequently see deer as you get close. Westcliffe is nearby with the Sugar and Spice Amish bakery on Main Street which has melt in your mouth everything! They do not take credit cards so bring cash. They run out if you wait too late in the day!
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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