McPhee Campground

The McPhee Recreation Complex is on the south shore of McPhee Reservoir. The campground is on a mesa above the reservoir, with road access to the boat launch area.

The 76 campsites on 2 loops have paved access and parking, picnic sites, barrierfree flush toilets, a sanitary dumping station, and 24 sites with electric hookups. Two sites offer tables and toilets accommodating wheelchairs. A dozen campsites are walkins with tent pads near scenic overlooks. Only Pinon Loop campsites can be reserved; all others are first-come, first-served.

The adjacent McPhee Group Area also has group campsites available for reservation (with limited electrical hookups). There are volleyball posts, a ball field, and horseshoe pits (you supply the equipment).

Two non-developed fishing-access sites are further east on Highway 184 at the Big Bend and Dolores Access sites. There are also two day-use fishing areas on the north shore with composting toilets: Sage Hen northwest of the McPhee Recreation Area, and Dry Canyon, which is accessed from the Glade area on FS Road 510.

SERVICES AND AMENITIES

*Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.* You will be allowed to reserve for 30 days, you are required to vacate site for 1 day between 30 day reservations. A fee of $7 for 3rd vehicle will be collected at the campground. There is a $4.00 per person charge to use the showers. No per vehicle fee at the group sites. Golden Passports apply only to first vehicle

DIRECTIONS
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.5, -108.55

From Dolores, take Colorado Highway 145 south, turn west on Highway 184, and go about 7 miles. Look for the McPhee Recreation Area sign on the north side of the highway and turn onto County Road 25, then take the first right, which will lead into the recreation area.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
McPhee Reservoir has 50 miles of shoreline in open mesa country. A large parking lot is adjacent to a 6-lane concrete boatramp with motorized boating access. There are restricted areas in wakeless zones. Courtesy docks are available seasonally, based on voluntary donations. The reservoir is stocked with warm- and cold-water species of fish. A fish cleaning station is near the boat ramp and restrooms. Adjacent to the boat ramp is a trail leading to a scenic overlook, with 360-degree views and intepretive signs. The trail continues on to the tent camping area of McPhee Campground.