Matterhorn

FS USDA Forest Service · MONTROSE, CO · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 8,500 ft
Max RV Length 40 ft

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Environment High Elevation
Rig Size Pull Through
Hookup Full Hookups 30 amp
Access Paved Access
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites28
Sites Accepting RVs25
Tent-Only Sites3
Overnight Sites28
Max RV Length40 ft
Max Amps30
Full Hookup Sites4
Electric Hookup Sites4
Pull-Through Sites4
Back-In Sites13
SurfacePaved

Location

37.8447222, -107.8811111 · UNCOMPAHGRE NATIONAL FOREST , MONTROSE , CO 81402

Description

Overview

Matterhorn Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145), near the quaint town of Telluride, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery, hiking and off-road opportunities.

Recreation

The Galloping Goose Trail #449 can be accessed from the campground. This 8.4-mile trail leads past a restored train trestle, over two trail bridges and along segments of the historic Rio Grande Southern Railway. The trail is open to hiking, biking and horseback riding.

Many scenic driving routes, both paved and off-road, can be found in the area. Additional hiking trails crisscross the surrounding mountains. Lizard Head Wilderness is about 3 miles from the campground.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Some sites are accessible and some have full RV hookups. Flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers and trash collection are provided.

Natural Features

Most sites on the outer edge of the campground are wooded. Sites on the inside are more open.

Most sites have pleasant views, especially the walk-to tent sites, which have unobstructed and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

Nearby Attractions

The charming and historic town of Telluride is just 7miles away, offering dining and lodging options, live music, shopping, museums, galleries and plenty of summer activities.

A free, scenic gondola connects Telluride with nearby Mountain Village, a small town with additional shopping and dining opportunities. On the gondola, visitors are awarded a panoramic view of the town and surrounding mountains.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

Directions

From Telluride, travel approximately 7 miles south on Highway 145. Watch for campground signs; the turn off from the road is on the left.

Activities

BIKING CAMPING FISHING HIKING HUNTING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone970-249-4552
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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