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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
Nathan M
VerifiedAugust 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: ALVARADO
Located at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo, Alvarado is surrounded by lots of trees. Between the trees and the view of several peaks rising above the timberline it is a very scenic campground. Every campsite is large with lots of room between yourself and your neighbors. The campsite is located near the Rainbow Trail which is an easy trail to hike upon. The trail, however, provides access to numerous trails that head to the high country. One day I rode my mountain bike on the Rainbow Trail. The next day my wife, two dogs, and I spent several hours on the challenging Venerable Trail. I plan on returning next year and would highly recommend this campsite to anyone that enjoys the outdoors.
Shannon G
VerifiedAugust 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: ALVARADO
This campground is overlooks the valley and is surrounded by beautiful trees. It's a very short drive to two trailheads (Venable-Camanche) leading to the Rainbow trail. We had 2-3 bars of cell signal (T-Mobile). The vault toilet was full of flies and needed better servicing.
Nathan M
VerifiedAugust 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: ALVARADO
Located at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo, Alvarado is surrounded by lots of trees. Between the trees and the view of several peaks rising above the timberline it is a very scenic campground. Every campsite is large with lots of room between yourself and your neighbors. The campsite is located near the Rainbow Trail which is an easy trail to hike upon. The trail, however, provides access to numerous trails that head to the high country. One day I rode my mountain bike on the Rainbow Trail. The next day my wife, two dogs, and I spent several hours on the challenging Venerable Trail. I plan on returning next year and would highly recommend this campsite to anyone that enjoys the outdoors.
Samantha H
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: ALVARADO
A beautiful, quiet campground. Plenty of (hard) hiking within walking distance. All sites had leveled tent pads (standard, not the equestrian).
Samantha H
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: ALVARADO
A beautiful, quiet campground. Plenty of (hard) hiking within walking distance. All sites had leveled tent pads (standard, not the equestrian).
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.
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.
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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