Cayton Campground San Juan National Forest Colorado

County Road 145
Rico, Colorado 81332

Lat / Long:

37.7713889, -107.9772222

Cayton Campground has 27 campsites (sites 6-20 have electric hookups) and is next to the Dolores River in the San Juan National Forest. There are 16 reservable sites (11 with hookups) and the other 11 are first-come, first-serve (5 with electric hookups). The campground has 2 loops and the lower loop (Loop A – 14 sites) is closer to the river.

Campground amenities include drinking water, vault toilets and trash collection. There is also a dry dump station located at the campground. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 50 feet). Each site also has a table, fire ring and grill. Cell service is not available. Firewood is also available to purchase from the camp host.

Other campgrounds in the area include Mary E, Sunshine, Matterhorn and Priest Lake.

Cayton Campground – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. The campground is also between the historic mining towns of Rico and Telluride.

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Best Campsites

10, 11, 12, 25, 26, 27

Regions

• Mountains
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• River
• Rocky Mountains

Campsite Types

• ADA
• Electric Hookup
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Electrical Hookup
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Recycling Center
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing