West Dolores Campground is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors, go on hikes and more. There are 18 campsites on 10 acres near the river.
Most are shady and level, and several are suitable for large RVs. A site near the
restroom is designated for wheelchair access and has electricity, 7 campsites have
electricity, and 2 picnic tables are available.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
The western portion of San Juan Public Lands has many aspen-covered
mountainsides that turn gold in fall, and the high peaks of the Lizard
Head Wilderness grace Lizard Head Pass. Colorado Highway 145
(San Juan Skyway) and West Dolores Road (Forest Rd. 535) are popular
drives in autumn.
The Dolores and West Dolores Rivers are popular for fishing in these
areas. The site of Colorado’s last Indian battle, the Beaver Creek Massacre,
is a mile off Forest Rd. 526 on Forest Rd. 525. Remains of the
Narraguinnep Fort are off Forest Rd. 514. McPhee Park, on Forest Rd.
526, has a virgin stand of old-growth ponderosa pines. LOCATION
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.65972, -108.27611
From Dolores, CO, take State Rt. 145 north 12.1 miles to W. Dolores Rd. sign. Turn left on to FS Road 535 to the campground entrance. West Dolores Campground is just a mile up the road from Mavreeso Campground. |
