Cathedral Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week with quiet hours from 10 pm to 6 am.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 68.4 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.8220, -106.6049
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Cathedral Campground is northwest of Del Norte and northeast of South Fork, on Embargo Creek. It has 22 sites. Seventeen are dead end spurs and five are pull throughs. Sites vary from 35 to 45 feet in length. This campground is located in a mature aspen and spruce grove with a beautiful view of Cathedral Rock to the north. Embargo Creek flows alongside the east side of the grounds. There is ample fishing in Embargo Creek and hiking/horseback riding/mountain biking on Cathedral Creek Trail #794, Embargo Trail # 792 and Fremont's Camp Trail #885. Motorcycles may use both Cathedral and Embargo Trails. ATV's are not allowed on the trails. The campground is composed of two large loops along Cathedral Creek. The left hand loop features a large meadow and a few open sites. The right hand loop has a dense Aspen and spruce (including Blue) woods and a more rustic feel. John Charles Fremont's winter camp is nearby. He attempted an ill-fated expedition across the Rocky Mountains for a transcontinental railroad route in late 1848.
From the USFS.
Is Cathedral Campground free?
No. Cathedral Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Cathedral Campground?
From Del Norte, Colorado: Travel 8.75 miles west on U.S. Highway 160to Embargo Creek Rd. and County Rd. 18 signs. Turn right onto Rd. 18 and >go 1.4 miles to a T intersection (County Rd. 15). Turn right onto Rd. 15 and go 0.3 miles to another T intersection (County Rd. 65) Turn left onto Rd. 65 and go 3.2 miles to Y intersection (Forest Rd. 640/650). Bear left onto Rd. 640 (dirt, single lane with no turnouts) 7.6 miles to campground sign. Right at sign into campground.. From South Fork, CO, take US 160 east 5.3 miles to Embargo Creek Rd. and County Rd. 18 signs. Turn left onto Rd. 18 and follow directions above from >
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
