MATTERHORN
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 970-249-4552
- Coordinates
- 37.8447, -107.8811
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Matterhorn Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145), near the quaint town of Telluride, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery, hiking and off-road opportunities. Recreation The Galloping Goose Trail #449 can be accessed from the campground. This 8.4-mile trail leads past a restored train trestle, over two trail bridges and along segments of the historic Rio Grande Southern Railway. The trail is open to hiking, biking and horseback riding. Many scenic driving routes, both paved and off-road, can be found in the area. Additional hiking trails crisscross the surrounding mountains. Lizard Head Wilderness is about 3 miles from the campground. Facilities The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Some sites are accessible and some have full RV hookups. Flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers and trash collection are provided. Natural Features Most sites on the outer edge of the campground are wooded. Sites on the inside are more open. Most sites have pleasant views, especially the walk-to tent sites, which have unobstructed and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Nearby Attractions The charming and historic town of Telluride is just 7miles away, offering dining and lodging options, live music, shopping, museums, galleries and plenty of summer activities. A free, scenic gondola connects Telluride with nearby Mountain Village, a small town with additional shopping and dining opportunities. On the gondola, visitors are awarded a panoramic view of the town and surrounding mountains. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
From the managing agency.
Is MATTERHORN free?
We do not have a fee on record for MATTERHORN. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to MATTERHORN?
MATTERHORN is at 37.8447, -107.8811. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
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- Matterhorn Campground0.2 mi
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- CAYTON CAMPGROUND7.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
