Cordova Pass Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- For camping, please observe the following hours: Check in: 2 pm. Check out: 12 pm (noon). Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.3485, -105.0248
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Cordova Pass Picnic Area and Campground offer picnicking, tent camping only, hiking, and fishing. The area is usually open sometime in May until early October, depending on snow conditions. Access to Levy-Krier (#1392), West Peak (#1390) and Salazar (#1392a) trails.All dates are weather dependent. Dates of operation below are dates visitors may expect full service. The area also has an extended season when services such as water, trash or a host may not be available between May 7, 2021 and October 11, 2021.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Cordova Pass Campground free?
No. Cordova Pass Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Cordova Pass Campground?
From La Veta, travel south on State Highway 12 17 miles to the top of Cucharas Pass. Turn left (east) onto County Rd.46 and travel 6 miles to the campground and pinic area at the summit of Cordova Pass. May also be accessed from the east approach to Cordova Pass on County Rd. 46.
What are the rules at Cordova Pass Campground?
Other Important Information : Be Bear Aware. It is prohibited to possess or leave unattended any food, refuse or other bear attractants unless it is: Stored in a bear resistant method, or Being eaten, prepared for eating or being transported. 36 CFR.
Nearby
- Cordova Pass0.0 mi
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- PURGATOIRE CAMPGROUND8.1 mi
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No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
