Transfer Park Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- May - September (limited services Sept - Nov)
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- N/A
- Coordinates
- 37.4624, -107.6809
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Facilities Transfer Park Campground was a historic tranfer station for ore and supplies between pack mules and wagons in the mining era. The campground is 1 mile past Florida Campground with 11 shaded acres above the Florida River. Two loops have 25 sites with shade and sun, and large, open play areas. The upper loop is mostly level, with several larger sites. The lower loop is near the river and has 2 larger sites, a few short pull-throughs, and several tent spots. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Transfer Park Campground free?
No. Transfer Park Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Transfer Park Campground?
From Durango, CO: Travel about 13 miles on Florida Road (County Road 240). Continue straight on County Road 243 which turns into FR 596 and head approximately 8.5 miles to the campground entrance. The road passes through Florida Campground. From Bayfield, CO: Travel 9.0 miles north on County Road #501, then 3.0 miles northwest on County Road #240 . Turn right onto County Road #243 which turns into FR 596 and head approximately 8.5 miles to the campground entrance. The road passes through Florida Campground. Transfer Park Campground area map
What are the rules at Transfer Park 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
- Transfer Park Campground0.0 mi
- Florida Campground0.7 mi
- FLORIDA CAMPGROUND (CO)1.2 mi
- Miller Creek Campground4.1 mi
- Miller Creek4.1 mi
- VALLECITO CAMPGROUND7.5 mi
- CHRIS PARK7.5 mi
- Chris Park Group Campground7.9 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
