Seek jagged peaks and legendary off-road trails? San Juan National Forest beckons with the 65-mile Alpine Loop Byway winding past Engineer Pass and alpine lakes. Park your RV at West Fork, North Canyon, or Blanco River Group Campground, then hit the trails for fly fishing on the Animas River and hikes into Chicago Basin.
San Juan National Forest covers 1.8 million acres of the San Juan Mountains. Drive the twisting Alpine Loop past Silverton and Ouray's historic mining streets. Hike to Ice Lakes Basin's turquoise pools or fish the emerald Animas River. Mountain bikers shred the Hermosa Creek Trail while four-wheelers conquer Cinnamon Pass.
West Fork Campground fits families seeking pet-friendly pull-through sites with sewer and water hookups at $32 per night. Big rig owners pick North Canyon Campground for its pet-friendly spots, sewer hookups, drinking water, and $28 nightly rate. Groups book Blanco River Group Campground's pet-friendly sites with sewer hookups for $140.
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San Juan National Forest stands out for its rugged San Juan Mountains and the Alpine Loop Byway's off-road adventures. Explore historic mining towns like Silverton, hike to Ice Lakes Basin, and fly fish the Animas River. Mountain biking on Hermosa Creek Trail draws thrill-seekers year-round.
Find three top RV parks in our directory: West Fork Campground, North Canyon Campground, and Blanco River Group Campground. West Fork offers pull-through sites with sewer and water for $32 nightly. North Canyon suits big rigs with sewer and drinking water at $28, while Blanco River handles groups at $140.
Yes, all three RV parks in San Juan NF welcome pets. West Fork, North Canyon, and Blanco River Group Campground allow dogs on leashes. Bring your furry friends to explore trails and rivers directly from these pet-friendly base camps.