USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Alamosa Campground
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,665 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- ALAMOSA CG (NFSR 250.4A) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Nearest town
- Monte Vista and La Lara- near Terrace reservoir.
- Activities
- Camping, Tent, Camping, Trailer, Camping, Vehicle, Fishing, Hiking
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Alamosa Campground is on the Alamosa River 4.5 miles above Terrace Reservoir Dam. There are 5 campsites, one is pull through, with tables and fireplaces, and ample parking. At present, there are no restrooms, vault type toilets will be installed later this summer. There is public fishing at Terrace Reservoir and trail access to Alamosa-Rock Creek and Big Lake Trails. Maneuvering space for large trailers and recreation vehicles is limited. Naturally acidic water severely limits fishing in the Alamosa river between Stunner Campground and Terrace Reservoir. Pack out what you pack in. Open season: Mid-May . Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 12° | -13° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 13° | -7° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 21° | 6° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 27° | 9° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 35° | 20° | 74° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 46° | 35° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 52° | 45° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 50° | 44° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 45° | 24° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 33° | 24° | 72° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 49° | 27° | -5° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 38° | 14° | -12° | 51° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Alamosa Trailhead and Trail 703 · 2.3 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Bishop Rock Trail System Staging Area · 7.8 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Bear Lake Trailhead · 9.6 mi as the crow flies
Bear Lake 3.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Bear Lake Trailhead - Trail # 721 · 9.6 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 227 trails in Rio Grande National Forest · All 2,359 trails in BLM lands in Colorado
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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- Comstock Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Rock Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Lake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi · 19 sites
- Fitton Guard Station Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 1 sites
- Platoro Cabin 1 · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 1 sites
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