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Lower Piedra Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
May - September
Reservations
recreation.gov
Coordinates
37.2429, -107.3430
Last verified
September 18, 2026
37.2429° N · 107.3430° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

The Lower Piedra Campground, located on the west bank of the Piedra River, offers 17 large, level sites with plenty of shade. The river is heavily fished, but good catches are still possible. Services include potable water, trash pickup, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates. NOTICE: Dispersed camping is not allowed within 100 yards of either side of Forest Road 621 leading to the Lower Piedra Campground (from the cattle guard to the campground boundary).

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Is Lower Piedra Campground free?

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

How do I get to Lower Piedra Campground?

From Pagosa Springs, CO: Travel west on U.S. Hwy 160 for about 23 miles. Turn north on Forest Development Road #621 (west side of the Piedra River). Head about 1 mile to reach the campground entrance. From Bayfield, CO: Travel east on U.S. Hwy 160 for about 18 miles. Turn north on Forest Development Road #621 (west side of the Piedra River). Head about 1 mile to reach the campground entrance. Lower Piedra Campground (This sketch map is not drawn to scale.)

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What are the rules at Lower Piedra 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 = 35 ft

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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