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Ferris Camping Area

USFS · Camping Area · Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Camping Area
Hours
May - November
Coordinates
37.6154, -108.6355
Last verified
September 18, 2026
37.6154° N · 108.6355° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Ferris Camping Area is four miles upstream from Cabin Canyon along Forest Rd. 504. This barrier-free facility has 2 sites for camping and picnicking. It is 3.5 miles downstream of McPhee Dam and popular with fly fishermen (catch-and-release only). The historic Lone Dome Ranger Station site is nearby.

From the USFS.

Is Ferris Camping Area free?

Yes. Ferris Camping Area is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Ferris Camping Area?

From Dove Creek, travel south on US 491 for 10 miles to County Road R. Turn left (east) on Cty R. Travel east on Cty R for 2.9 miles to County Road 16. Turn (right) south on Cty 16 and travel 1.3 miles to County Road S. Turn left (east) on Cty S and travel for 1.3 miles crossing the Dolores River to the junction with NFSR 504. Continue straight (southeast) on NFSR 504 following the Dolores River upstream for 7.5 miles to the camping area site.

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Nearby

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.

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