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
Crystal K
VerifiedJune 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: ALVARADO
I love the Alvarado Campground! There’s a ton of hiking nearby. The camp host is very nice and helpful.
Crystal K
VerifiedJune 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: ALVARADO
I love the Alvarado Campground! There’s a ton of hiking nearby. The camp host is very nice and helpful.
margaret s
VerifiedJune 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: ALVARADO
We had never been to Alvarado C.G. before. The setting was quite nice, camp host was very friendly, bathrooms very clean. We stayed in tent only area. It needed some work. I realize budgets are tight currently but picnic table at site was rotting away & needed to be replaced. Access to these sites also needed some work. We were just happy to be camping again and the location at the foot of Sangre de Cristos was beautiful. Near Rainbow Trail.
margaret s
VerifiedJune 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: ALVARADO
We had never been to Alvarado C.G. before. The setting was quite nice, camp host was very friendly, bathrooms very clean. We stayed in tent only area. It needed some work. I realize budgets are tight currently but picnic table at site was rotting away & needed to be replaced. Access to these sites also needed some work. We were just happy to be camping again and the location at the foot of Sangre de Cristos was beautiful. Near Rainbow Trail.
Julie S
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: ALVARADO
This campground is beautiful, well maintained, and the host was exceedingly helpful and friendly. My husband and I were impressed by both the natural beauty of our surroundings and the cleanliness of the grounds. Real pride of place is shown by the host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Julie S
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: ALVARADO
This campground is beautiful, well maintained, and the host was exceedingly helpful and friendly. My husband and I were impressed by both the natural beauty of our surroundings and the cleanliness of the grounds. Real pride of place is shown by the host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
JULIE B
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: ALVARADO
We always enjoy this campground because it has some hiking trails, has some dirt bike riding trails and it’s close enough to visit Westcliffe nearby.
JULIE B
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: ALVARADO
We always enjoy this campground because it has some hiking trails, has some dirt bike riding trails and it’s close enough to visit Westcliffe nearby.
Mike D
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: ALVARADO
One of our favorite places to camp
Mike D
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: ALVARADO
One of our favorite places to camp
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
