East Fork Campground

Pagosa Springs, CO

4.6(99 reviews)

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About this campground

East Fork Campground is located 11 miles northeast of Pagosa Springs, just off U.S. Highway 160, along the East Fork Road. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, hiking and scenic opportunities.

The campground offers several single-family sites, many with views of the river below. There are a few level pull-through parking spaces for RVs. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

The campground sits on a ridge overlooking the East Fork of the San Juan River. Some sites have views of the river, but it's a long way down the hill. Short, but steep trails lead down the hill, to the riverbanks. A forest of ponderosa pine and gambel oak trees shades the campground. At 7,700 feet, temperatures can be a bit warmer than at surrounding campgrounds.

Silver Falls is located a few miles up East Fork Road past the campground. A short trail leads to the base of the falls. Mountain bikers often ride to Silver Falls. Beyond its junction with Forest Road 684, the East Fork Road is negotiable only by 4WD. Off-road vehicle enthusiasts enjoy the upper section to Elwood Pass. Treasure Falls, located just off Highway 160 about five miles from the campground, is an impressive 100' waterfall with a short hike.

What campers say

East Fork Campground is a small, mostly shaded Forest Service site about 10 miles northeast of Pagosa Springs, reached via a short gravel/washboard road off Hwy 160. About 25 spacious, well‑spaced sites include picnic tables, fire rings and some overlook the San Juan (East Fork) River; trails descend to the river and the sound of running water contributes to a peaceful setting. Vaulted/pit toilets and dumpsters are provided and generally maintained. Hosts are frequently described as helpful, though occasional reports note a less friendly host and an uncontrolled barking dog. Mosquitoes and a rough access road are occasional tradeoffs; some sites are reservable.

Our summary of 99 traveler reviews.