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Vallecito Campground

San Juan National Forest, Colorado

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As of October 2026, Vallecito Campground is a campground in San Juan National Forest, Colorado with 45 campsites. Vallecito Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Vallecito Campground is located at 37.4775° N, 107.5467° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Vallecito Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Taxes apply
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days

Published by Recreation.gov for Vallecito Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Vallecito Campground

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Standard 45
Hookups 13

What an RV fits

20 ft1 site
28 ft11 sites
30 ft13 sites
32 ft3 sites
35 ft5 sites
38 ft1 site
40 ft8 sites
50 ft3 sites

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, photography, stargazing, horse riding.

All sites at Vallecito Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups
001	LOOP B	Standard	8	32 ft	-
002	LOOP B	Standard	8	50 ft	-
003	LOOP B	Standard	8	30 ft	-
004	LOOP B	Standard	8	30 ft	-
006	LOOP B	Standard	8	28 ft	-
009	LOOP B	Standard	8	30 ft	-
010	LOOP B	Standard	8	40 ft	-
011	LOOP B	Standard	8	35 ft	-
012	LOOP B	Standard	8	30 ft	-
013	LOOP B	Standard	8	20 ft	-
014	LOOP B	Standard	8	35 ft	-
015	LOOP B	Standard	8	30 ft	-
016	LOOP B	Standard	8	30 ft	-
017	LOOP B	Standard	8	30 ft	-
019	LOOP B	Standard	8	35 ft	-
020	LOOP B	Standard	8	38 ft	-
021	LOOP B	Standard	8	32 ft	-
022	LOOP B	Standard	8	40 ft	-
023	LOOP B	Standard	8	40 ft	-
027	LOOP B	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric
028	LOOP B	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric
029	LOOP B	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric
030	LOOP B	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups
031	LOOP B	Standard	8	40 ft	-
001	LOOP C	Standard	8	28 ft	-
005	LOOP C	Standard	8	35 ft	-
009	LOOP C	Standard	8	40 ft	-
010	LOOP C	Standard	8	32 ft	-
011	LOOP C	Standard	8	30 ft	-
012	LOOP C	Standard	8	40 ft	-
014	LOOP C	Standard	8	35 ft	-
003	LOOP D	Standard	8	30 ft	-
005	LOOP D	Standard	8	40 ft	-
007	LOOP D	Standard	8	30 ft	-
012	LOOP D	Standard	8	50 ft	-
013	LOOP D	Standard	8	40 ft	-
005	LOOP W	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric
006	LOOP W	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric
007	LOOP W	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric
008	LOOP W	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric
011	LOOP W	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric
013	LOOP W	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric
014	LOOP W	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric
015	LOOP W	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric
016	LOOP W	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric

About Vallecito Campground

Overview

Vallecito Campground is a very popular site and one of the largest within the San Juan National Forest. It sits on Vallecito Creek, adjacent to the Weminuche Wilderness. Visitors enjoy the area for its trail and fishing opportunities, which are part of a very scenic, natural setting.

Recreation

Vallecito Creek offers fishing for rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout. Anglers must use artificial flies and lures due to the creek's location within the wilderness area.

The Vallecito Creek Trail begins at the campground entrance. This popular trail is open to hiking and horseback riding only and is a main access point to the Weminuche Wilderness.

Parking is available at the trailhead. Hitching racks and a horse staging area with a loading ramp for livestock is on-site, but no overnight horse camping is allowed.

Facilities

The campground offers 80 single-family sites, a few of which have electric hookups. Sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Day-use picnic sites are located along the creek at the campground entrance and are available for a fee.

Natural Features

Vallecito, which is Spanish for "little valley," sits at an elevation of 8,000 feet, high in the beautiful San Juan Mountains. A forest of ponderosa pine, aspen and gambel oak trees covers the campground. Most sites are large and fairly level.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Nearby Attractions

Vallecito Lake is located four miles from the campground and offers boating, water skiing, fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as beautiful scenery.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

Rules and notices at Vallecito Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Vallecito Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

This is bear country; please practice safe food storage techniques

For general information about the San Juan National Forest, please call (970) 884-2512. Campsite availability is not available at this phone number

Click here for more information on the San Juan National Forest

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

First Come First Served (FCFS) Campsites are also available at this campground

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Vallecito Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Vallecito Campground?

Vallecito Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 45 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Vallecito Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Vallecito Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Vallecito Campground have?

Vallecito Campground has 45 campsites.