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35 total sitesAbout Alvarado Campground
Activities & Attractions
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Year-round
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Donald K
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: ALVARADO
Great campground. Not crowded, clean. There's plenty of hiking and other activities.
Randy C
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: ALVARADO
Nice campground here. Good site, clean, very peaceful. Camp host was very hospitable. Thanks to those who maoit possible.
Randy C
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: ALVARADO
Nice campground here. Good site, clean, very peaceful. Camp host was very hospitable. Thanks to those who maoit possible.
Kyle W
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful area. Campground was well maintained. Liked that there were separate pads for tent camping. Guests were driving a little fast through the campground, however.
Kyle W
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful area. Campground was well maintained. Liked that there were separate pads for tent camping. Guests were driving a little fast through the campground, however.
Martin D
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: ALVARADO
Everything about the campground was very satisfactory.
Martin D
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: ALVARADO
Everything about the campground was very satisfactory.
Heleen B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful campground, we had a walk in tent place, a bit secluded, which was perfect. We did the hike up to the Comanche lakes, via the trailhead at the base of the campground. It was stunning!!
Heleen B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: ALVARADO
Beautiful campground, we had a walk in tent place, a bit secluded, which was perfect. We did the hike up to the Comanche lakes, via the trailhead at the base of the campground. It was stunning!!
Bev M
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: ALVARADO
This was relatively our FIRST real campground experience and we were Thoroughly Pleased with it!
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