Rio Grande National Forest

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Rio Grande National Forest campgrounds are widely recognized for their beautiful, peaceful natural settings near rivers and lakes, offering great opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. They feature clean, well-maintained facilities with spacious and private campsites. Friendly and helpful camp hosts enhance the visitor experience. Common challenges include rough or dusty access roads, limited potable water and hookups, occasional insect problems (especially mosquitoes), and variable cell service. Noise from generators, ATVs, or nearby roads can occasionally disrupt the tranquility.

Beautiful and scenic natural settings near water

Clean and well-maintained restrooms and campgrounds

Helpful and friendly camp hosts

Spacious, private, and quiet campsites

Good access to hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing

Rough, dusty, or poorly maintained access roads

Limited or inconsistent potable water and hookups

Mosquitoes and other insects in some areas

Occasional noise from generators, ATVs, and nearby roads

Limited or no cell phone service in many locations

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Douglas C

Campground:Ivy Creek

Loop:Ivy Creek

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Very clean bathrooms. Nice hike up Ivy creek.

john d

Campground:Brewery Creek Guard Station

Loop:Brewery Creek

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Reviewed 14 days ago

Great stay. First time staying at a guard station. Tired our dogs out (and myself) going on several long hikes. Colors were mostly over with. But a nice visit.

Sarah P

Campground:Duncan Cabin

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Reviewed 16 days ago

Really charming and quiet little spot. The cabin and outhouse were clean and the wood stove made for a cozy and comfortable night. We enjoyed reading about the history of Duncan that someone has thoughtfully put together in a binder. We did encounter a small group of bison on the hike out which was a little intimidating, but we gave them plenty of space and all was well.

Brian G

Campground:Brewery Creek Guard Station

Loop:Brewery Creek

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Amazing cabin, clean with amazing features and location.

Andy H

Campground:Stone Cellar Guard Station

Loop:Stone Cellar Guard Station

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Reviewed 18 days ago

Very beautiful place, a little rugged cabin, a nice step up from camping in a tent. Big thanks to the National Forest Service, everyone I met was really great. Majestic wilderness area with so much to explore.

Sofia D

Campground:Duncan Cabin

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Reviewed 19 days ago

I wish we stayed more than one night. Such as special place. The hike in is pretty easy albeit sandy, the cabin is furnished, 2 bunk beds each with a mattress. Bring a sheet or something to spread on top of the mattress if you can. There's cutlery and basic kitchen wares. NO electricity so bring a way to light up the room at night. Creek nearby was flowing but we brought enough water. Can't wait to go back!

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Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in Rio Grande National Forest.

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in November, when about 29% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 5 years of reservations.