Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central CO)
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Big Meadows is located in the San Juan Mountains in south-central Colorado, about 11 miles west of South Fork. The campground is lightly wooded with spruce trees, creating a beautiful meadow atmosphere. The Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to dense wilderness. Recreation An accessible fishing pier, located on the north shore of the reservoir, allows anglers to cast for rainbow, brown and brook trout. Keep reading
Hunting, boating and hiking are also popular pastimes. Hikers and horseback riders will enjoy the 6-mile Archuleta Trail. The trail accesses the Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado's largest wilderness, which boasts the headwaters of dozens of major streams and rivers that feed into the Rio Grande and San Juan rivers. Facilities Each site has a campfire ring and picnic tables. Drinking water is available. The nearest dump station is 13 miles away, and a boat ramp is located on the north shore of the reservoir. Natural Features The campground meanders up a mountainside above Big Meadows Reservoir in a series of loops. As a sub-alpine region, the campground gets more rainfall than the opposite side of the lake, resulting in plentiful wildflowers and aspens surrounding the campsites. Nearby Attractions The surrounding area has plenty to keep visitors busy, with attractions like Great Sand Dunes National Park, Native American ruins, remnants of the Spanish Conquistadors and gold rush ghost towns. The Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Ranges are laced with trails for avid hikers. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.
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| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOST SITE | 014 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| HOST SITE | 033 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| HOST SITE | 034 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER LOOP | 001 | standard nonelectric | 47 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER LOOP | 002 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER LOOP | 003 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER LOOP | 004 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER LOOP | 005 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER LOOP | 006 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER LOOP | 007 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER LOOP | 008 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER LOOP | 009 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER LOOP | 010 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER LOOP | 011 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER LOOP | 012 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER LOOP | 013 | standard nonelectric | 42 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER LOOP | GSA | group tent only area nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 015 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 016 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 017 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 018 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 019 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 020 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 021 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 022 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 023 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 024 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 025 | standard nonelectric | 31 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 026 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 027 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 028 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 029 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 030 | standard nonelectric | 42 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 031 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 032 | standard nonelectric | 37 ft | — | yes |
| MIDDLE LOOP | 035 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | — | yes |
| UPPER LOOP | 037 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | yes |
| UPPER LOOP | 038 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | yes |
| UPPER LOOP | 039 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | yes |
| UPPER LOOP | 040 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | yes |
| UPPER LOOP | 041 | standard nonelectric | 37 ft | — | yes |
| UPPER LOOP | 042 | standard nonelectric | 48 ft | — | yes |
| UPPER LOOP | 043 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | yes |
| UPPER LOOP | 044 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| UPPER LOOP | 045 | standard nonelectric | 37 ft | — | yes |
| UPPER LOOP | 046 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | — | yes |
| UPPER LOOP | 047 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | yes |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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