McPhee Recreation Complex Campground San Juan National Forest Colorado

Forest Road 271
Dolores, Colorado 81323
(970) 882-7296

Lat / Long:

37.5, -108.55

McPhee Campground has 71 campsites in 2 loops (Junpier and Pinon) and is located on a mesa about 500 feet above the reservoir.  There are 50 reservable sites, 24 with electric hookups and 12 walk-to sites (Juniper Loop). Refer to campground map for hookup and walk-to sites (1 to 12). There are also 4 group campsites available with limited electrical hookups.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 50 feet). Each site also has a table, fire ring and grill. Campground amenities include drinking water, vault toilets and trash collection.  Cell service is good. The campground is open year-round, but no services are available from October through mid-May.

Bradfield Campground is also nearby.

McPhee Campground – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating, kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding, fishing, water sports, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

Make a Reservation for McPhee Recreation Complex

Best Campsites

Juniper 12, 19, 24, 28 and 34; Juniper Walk-To 3 and 11; Pinion 6, 9, 10, 16, 18, 25 and 29

Regions

• Lake
• Mountains
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Rocky Mountains

Campsite Types

• ADA
• Electric Hookup
• Group
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer
• Walk-To

Amenities

• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Drinking Water
• Electrical Hookup
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Recycling Center
• RV Hookups

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Jet Skiing
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Reservoir
• River
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Water Skiing
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Wind Surfing