U.S. Forest Service · San Juan National Forest · CO

Snowslide

Campsite 3 with picnic table and fire ring located along LaPlata RiverPhoto · ExplorUS
OpenSeason 05-01 – 09-30
ReservableAccess
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. Keep reading

Facilities Snowslide Campground, near Hesperus, Colorado, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. Tucked alongside the La Plata River, this campground offers a serene setting with 13 sites that are first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early to snag your favorite spot. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

The sites · 4

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Scan and PayScanPay 2management
Scan and PayScanPay 3management
Scan and PayScanPay 4management
Scan and PayStandardstandard nonelectric

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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Who runs it

Operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a private concessionaire (parent: ExplorUS), under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in CO-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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