U.S. Forest Service · San Juan National Forest
Lower Hermosa (CO)
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4Sites
The place
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 The Lower Hermosa Campground has 19 sites. Keep reading
Although horses are not allowed in the campground, the adjacent Lower Hermosa Creek Trailhead has an area with a horse corral for overnight horse camping, as well as hitching posts. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
The sites · 4
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scan and Pay | ScanPay 2 | management | — | — | |
| Scan and Pay | ScanPay 3 | management | — | — | |
| Scan and Pay | ScanPay 4 | management | — | — | |
| Scan and Pay | Standard | standard nonelectric | — | — |
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
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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Your representative
This campground sits in CO-03. This member’s public-lands record →
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