Lower Hermosa Horse Campground
USFS · Horse Camp · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Horse Camp
- Hours
- May - September
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.4556, -107.8577
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Lower Hermosa Campground has 19 sites. Although horses are not allowed in the campground, the adjacent Lower Hermosa Creek Trailhead has an area with a horse corral for overnight horse camping, as well as hitching posts. The parking lot is large enough for vehicles and horse trailers. Services include vault toliet, trash pickup, campfire grates, and picnic tables. Bear-safe food storage is recommended. Please note, there is no water available at this campground.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Lower Hermosa Horse Campground free?
No. Lower Hermosa Horse Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Lower Hermosa Horse Campground?
From Durango, CO: Travel north on Highway 550 for approximately 14 miles. Turn left (west) at Hermosa onto County Road 201 which becomes Forest Rd. 576. Head approximately 4 miles to the campground entrance.
What are the rules at Lower Hermosa Horse 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. Please note, there is no water available at this campground.
Nearby
- Chris Park Group Campground5.2 mi
- CHRIS PARK5.3 mi
- HAVILAND LAKE CAMPGROUND6.2 mi
- JUNCTION CREEK CAMPGROUND8.8 mi
- Florida Campground9.6 mi
- Transfer Park Campground9.7 mi
- Transfer Park Campground9.7 mi
- FLORIDA CAMPGROUND (CO)10.5 mi
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.
