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Kroeger Campground

USFS · Campground · Dispersed · Fee

Dispersed

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
May - September
Reservations
recreation.gov
Coordinates
37.3762, -108.0771
Last verified
September 18, 2026
37.3762° N · 108.0771° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Kroeger Campground is located in beautiful La Plata Canyon, with 10 campsites shaded by a mixture of spruce, fir, aspen, and cottonwood. One site has a double table and large parking area. Another is suitable for a long RV; most sites do not accommodate larger RVs. There is one pull-thru. Please do not trespass on the private property adjacent to the campground. Services include include water, fire grates, picnic tables, and vault toilets and a host on site. There is no trash pickup; trash must be packed out. Bear-safe food storage is mandatory. Camping is allowed only in developed campgrounds and designated dispersed camping areas. Campfires are allowed only in the metal fire grates provided for your use.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Kroeger Campground free?

No. Kroeger Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Kroeger Campground?

From Durango, CO: Travel 12 miles west on U.S. Highway 160. Turn north on County Rd. 124, La Plata Canyon Road, at Hesperus. The campground is located 5 miles up County Rd 124. The small town of Hesperus has a convenience store/gas station and a post office, as well as a restaurant. The paved road turns to gravel at the National Forest boundary. Access to campgrounds is by 2WD gravel road, but, soon thereafter, the road becomes 4WD. Kroeger Campground area map

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What are the rules at Kroeger Campground?

Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am. Please be a good neighbor and limit use of generators to no more than one hour at a time. Dogs must be leashed or otherwise physically restrained. Do not leave pets unattended. Check-out time: 12:00 pm; Check-in time: 2:00 pm - if the site is empty, campers may come in anytime. Standard single site occupancy is 8, but a single family with > 8 members is acceptable. Equipment with wheels (RVs, campers, cars) must fit in the parking spur. There is not any overflow parking available. Max RV size = 25 ft There is no trash pickup; trash must be packed out.

Nearby

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.

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