South Mineral

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Facilities

South Mineral Campground, located along South Mineral Creek, is one of the most popular campgrounds in the San Juan National Forest. The campground has 26 sites, all of which are first-come, first-serve. Most campsites are shaded and well-spaced thanks to spruce and fir trees. Some sites are handicapped accessible. Some sites have large parking areas.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Camp site features

Reviews

1 review

4 stars

Susan R

Loop:Scan and Pay

Site:

Reviewed 2 years ago

South Mineral is so convenient if you are hiking to ice lake or any of the other lakes. You can get up early and walk straight to the trailhead. At the end of your hike you can go directly to your campsite and relax. Our campsite #21 was very large and was conveniently located between two restrooms. The restrooms were very clean and well kept. Sites are not reservable. You find a site put up a tent and then pay by QR code or cash/check. We had to drive back towards town to be able to use the QR code. You can only use the QR code to reserve one day. If you stay multiple days you have to use the code each day.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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