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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
mary s
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: ALVARADO
Great campsites in a secluded location. I’m sure it’s busier during weekends. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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!
mary s
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: ALVARADO
Great campsites in a secluded location. I’m sure it’s busier during weekends. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Lee R
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: ALVARADO
This campground is excellent, and exceptionally clean and well maintained. There are some great views to be had of the valley from higher spots. Fantastic hiking trails starting right at the campground - checkout alltrails. Camp host is fantastic and super nice. I would suggest bringing firewood from town, as there was none available early in the season. Our site and the one adjacent are rather strange - there was not really any tent pad. Look closely at the different sites - we would have had to put a tent down right next to the car in our site if we hadn't been in our roof tent. Constant breeze often turned into high gusts at some points, right on the side of a mountain so that's to be expected. Recommended stay!
Lee R
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: ALVARADO
This campground is excellent, and exceptionally clean and well maintained. There are some great views to be had of the valley from higher spots. Fantastic hiking trails starting right at the campground - checkout alltrails. Camp host is fantastic and super nice. I would suggest bringing firewood from town, as there was none available early in the season. Our site and the one adjacent are rather strange - there was not really any tent pad. Look closely at the different sites - we would have had to put a tent down right next to the car in our site if we hadn't been in our roof tent. Constant breeze often turned into high gusts at some points, right on the side of a mountain so that's to be expected. Recommended stay!
Edwin M
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: ALVARADO
This was our 1st time camping at Alvarado and it will not be the last. The campground was very clean including the restrooms. We loved the hikes surrounding the area. Camp host Steve is extremely helpful and friendly, we'll be back.
Edwin M
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: ALVARADO
This was our 1st time camping at Alvarado and it will not be the last. The campground was very clean including the restrooms. We loved the hikes surrounding the area. Camp host Steve is extremely helpful and friendly, we'll be back.
Karl A
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: ALVARADO
The camp host Steve does a good job of keeping the area tidy . But it is a bountiful place to camp at . The access to the trails is great for hiking or mountain biking and horse back riding and the area is quiet . This is a hidden gem.
Karl A
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: ALVARADO
The camp host Steve does a good job of keeping the area tidy . But it is a bountiful place to camp at . The access to the trails is great for hiking or mountain biking and horse back riding and the area is quiet . This is a hidden gem.
Mark R
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: ALVARADO
The campground itself was beautiful, and all the roads and sites were well-maintained. The access to the Rainbow Trail and other hiking trails is excellent. Finally, the Campground Host, Steve, was super friendly and welcoming.
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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