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
Robin H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful campground! The camp hosts (Tim and Patty if I recall) were terrific, very friendly and kept the campground spotless! We're already looking forward to our next visit!
Robin H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful campground! The camp hosts (Tim and Patty if I recall) were terrific, very friendly and kept the campground spotless! We're already looking forward to our next visit!
Annie W
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: ALVARADO
This site is very level with newer picnic tables. It has decent AT&T signal. It has some shade during the day. It is described as a double site. We had two trailers in it, and it was a tight fit. There are wider double sites (and some not labeled as doubles) in the campground.
Annie W
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: ALVARADO
This site is very level with newer picnic tables. It has decent AT&T signal. It has some shade during the day. It is described as a double site. We had two trailers in it, and it was a tight fit. There are wider double sites (and some not labeled as doubles) in the campground.
Linda R
VerifiedJune 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: ALVARADO
This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds we've visited. Our tent site was secluded and surrounded by aspen trees. The views east across the valley were spectacular. The stars at night seemed incredibly close and bright. Several major trails into the mountains behind the campground begin at the end of the campground. The facilities were clean and the camp host was most accommodating and helpful. Alvarado is a great place.
Linda R
VerifiedJune 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: ALVARADO
This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds we've visited. Our tent site was secluded and surrounded by aspen trees. The views east across the valley were spectacular. The stars at night seemed incredibly close and bright. Several major trails into the mountains behind the campground begin at the end of the campground. The facilities were clean and the camp host was most accommodating and helpful. Alvarado is a great place.
Laura M
VerifiedJune 14, 2024 • Stayed at: E3, Loop: ALVARADO
When I arrived the end of May, after asking about the trails from camp, the host’s first words were “a horse had a heart attack up
there last year.” While Westcliff is at 7800’, the campground is 25 minutes away at 9000’ and the trails go UPHILL next to camp. We couldn’t do as much riding because the elevation was very taxing on my (otherwise healthy) horse. The “Equestrian” water situation was bad. You have to transport water in buckets UP from the “human” campground (spigots here don’t attach to hoses and the nearest horse camp spigot was broken). No dumpsters for manure. Poorly designed and most trailer parking areas were not level. There were 2 spacious corrals below the camp (but now hauling water downhill) and a pit toilet. Hosts were new and very nice as was local NFS ranger Maudie. They all apologized for the water issue (the cistern also broke the 2nd day, so the only water in camp was from the stream). It had beautiful views of Pike’s Peak and snow capped mountains behind camp.
Laura M
VerifiedJune 14, 2024 • Stayed at: E3, Loop: ALVARADO
When I arrived the end of May, after asking about the trails from camp, the host’s first words were “a horse had a heart attack up
there last year.” While Westcliff is at 7800’, the campground is 25 minutes away at 9000’ and the trails go UPHILL next to camp. We couldn’t do as much riding because the elevation was very taxing on my (otherwise healthy) horse. The “Equestrian” water situation was bad. You have to transport water in buckets UP from the “human” campground (spigots here don’t attach to hoses and the nearest horse camp spigot was broken). No dumpsters for manure. Poorly designed and most trailer parking areas were not level. There were 2 spacious corrals below the camp (but now hauling water downhill) and a pit toilet. Hosts were new and very nice as was local NFS ranger Maudie. They all apologized for the water issue (the cistern also broke the 2nd day, so the only water in camp was from the stream). It had beautiful views of Pike’s Peak and snow capped mountains behind camp.
Jill M
VerifiedMay 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful, quiet and clean camping!
Jill M
VerifiedMay 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful, quiet and clean camping!
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
