Ute Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- May - September
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.2154, -107.2725
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Ute Campground, just north of Hwy 160, has 26 campsites on a gentle, south-facing slope. Ponderosa pines give shade, but the area gets very warm in summer. There is one group campsite. The hillside above the campground offers excellent views of the pinnacles of Chimney Rock National Monument. Services include potable water, trash pickup, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Ute Campground free?
No. Ute Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Ute Campground?
From Pagosa Springs, CO: Travel west on U.S. Hwy 160 for approximately 17 miles. Turn right (north) into the campground. Ute Campground (This sketch map is not drawn to scale.)
What are the rules at Ute 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
- Ute Campground (CO)0.0 mi
- Lower Piedra4.3 mi
- Lower Piedra Campground4.3 mi
- Bridge17.7 mi
- Bridge Campground17.7 mi
- GRAHAM CREEK CAMPGROUND19.0 mi
- NORTH CANYON CAMPGROUND19.2 mi
- Pine Point (Vallecito Reservoir, CO)19.3 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.
