Mcphee Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- May - September (limited services Sept - Nov)
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.4969, -108.5533
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
McPhee Reservoir, the largest in the San Juan National Forest and second largest in Colorado, has 50 miles of shoreline in pi?on, juniper, and sagebrush country. The McPhee Campground is on a mesa 500 feet above the reservoir, with road access to the McPhee Boat Launch area. The McPhee Campground has 71 campsites on 2 loops with paved access. There are 50 reservable campsites, 24 sites with electric hookups, and 2 sites offer tables and toilets accommodating wheelchairs. A dozen campsites are walk-ins with tent pads near scenic overlooks. The adjacent McPhee Group Area has 4 group campsites available for reservation (with limited electrical hookups). There are volleyball posts, a ball field, and horseshoe pits (you supply the equipment). Services include potable water, trash pickup, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates. Between October and May, there are no services (water, trash pick up or restrooms). Please keep the campground clean and pack out any trash! McPhee Campground map This campground remains partially open during hunting season, weather dependent. Limited campsites, no services but toilets available.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Mcphee Campground free?
No. Mcphee Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Mcphee Campground?
From Dolores, CO: Travel south on Highway 145 and west on Highway 184 for about 7 miles to County Road 25. Turn north off this road and into the McPhee Recreation area complex on Forest Road 271.
What are the rules at Mcphee 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 = 50 ft Accessibility: Barrier-free sites are available.
Nearby
- MCPHEE RECREATION COMPLEX0.3 mi
- House Creek Campground1.6 mi
- HOUSE CREEK2.0 mi
- Ferris Camping Area9.3 mi
- Morefield Campground15.4 mi
- MAVREESO CAMPGROUND17.6 mi
- WEST DOLORES CAMPGROUND18.9 mi
- Transfer Campground19.0 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.
