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The Chris Park Group Campground, 1 mile south of Haviland Lake on Forest Rd.
166, has three group campsites offered through advance reservation only. Two group
sites accommodate 75 campers each. A third group site, which can accommodate up
to 150 people, has a pavillion, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, electricity and RV
access.
The park is flat and open, partly shaded. Day hikers enjoy the nearby trailhead
for the Rico-to-Rockwood Wagon Road, which was used in the late 1800s before the
railroad opened.
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- Accessible Restroom
- Campfire Programs
- Shelters
- Vault Toilet
- Boat Launch Ramp (less than 1 mile)
Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. If more people arrive than reservation was made for, host will collect on site.
If interested in using group sites prior to May 25, 2005, call 970-882-7557 after April 1, 2008. Site #3 is the site that has the pavilion, electricity, volleyball, etc and has been remodeled. Sites #1 and #2 have not been remodeled and have the standard tables, fire-grates, water and toilets.
DIRECTIONS
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.51639, -107.8
From Durango, Colorado, take Highway 550 north 18 miles to the Chris Park Campground. Turn at Haviland Lake sign, travel approximately 1/2 miles, turn right at intersection.
LOCAL INFORMATION
U.S. Highway 550 is part of the San Juan Skyway, a National Scenic Byway. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad parallels the highway for 15 miles north
of Durango. Groceries, gas, and other camper services are found in Durango, Hermosa, and near the Durango Mountain Ski Resort.
The Alpine Loop, a BLM Backcountry Byway, offers a high-elevation, rough 4WD route linking the mountain towns of Silverton, Lake City, and Ouray. The Alpine Loop is for high-clearance 4WD vehicles only.
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