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West Fork Campground is 9 miles west of Wolf Creek Pass (15 miles northeast of Pagosa Springs) on the West Fork Road (Forest
Rd. 648).
This secluded 10-acre campground is located about 1.5 miles off of Highway 160 with 28 campsites offering both sun and
shade. Most are suitable for large RVs. A few are next to the West Fork of the San Juan River. Fishing opportunities are available.
Although this is a very scenic campground, it is lightly used. Water, trash pickup, and vault toilets. No showers.
The popular West Fork Trail, also known as the Rainbow Trail, begins a mile beyond the campground leading into the Weminuche
Wilderness. The first portion passes through private property – stay on the trail and leave gates as you find them.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
US Highway 160 enters the San Juan National Forest from the
east at Wolf Creek Pass, after crossing the Continental Divide at
10,857 feet above sea level. At the top of the pass is an interpretive
site that explains the history and biology of this alpine area.
On the west side of the pass, the San Juan Overlook offers panoramic
views and informational signs identifying landmarks. Two
miles below the overlook is Treasure Falls, where an interpretive
trail leads from the highway to the base of a lovely waterfall.
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