Matterhorn Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.8470, -107.8825
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Matterhorn Campground is a busy and highly developed campground adjacent to Colorado State Highway 145, near Telluride, CO. There are 28 campsites, four of which offer full RV hookups (electricity and septic). Maximum spur length is 45 feet. Most sites on the outer edge of the campground loop are wooded. Sites on the inside of the loop are more open. Most sites have pleasant views, especially the walk-in tent sites with unobstructed and panoramic views of the mountains. The campground is convenient to Telluride, CO, which provides all services. Ample recreation opportunities are found nearby.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Matterhorn Campground free?
No. Matterhorn Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Matterhorn Campground?
From Telluride, CO, travel three miles west on Colorado Highway 145, to a roundabout, and continue south on Highway 145 approximately 9.3 miles. Turn left into the campground.
What are the rules at Matterhorn Campground?
This is bear country: campers must properly store food and other attractants.
Nearby
- MATTERHORN0.2 mi
- MATTERHORN CABIN0.2 mi
- Priest Lake Camping Area0.9 mi
- Sunshine Campground2.9 mi
- Alta Lakes Camping Area3.3 mi
- Mary E Campground6.5 mi
- South Mineral6.5 mi
- CAYTON CAMPGROUND7.4 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.
