Echo Basin Ranch is located in the Four Corners Area of Southwestern Colorado and is the perfect location for your next vacation. We are a non-structured guest ranch where you plan for your own individual, family or group activities.
Please note: Due to the fire restrictions, the only campgrounds which
are open are ones with a campground host. These include South Mineral
Campground (Silverton), Haviland Lake Campground (18 miles North of Durango),
and Junction Creek Campground (Durango). The campground closures may change
so we recommend contacting the San Juan national Forest at 970-247-4874
for an update.
The following campgrounds have now been re-opened: Vallecito Campground
(Vallecito Reservoir), Middle Mountain (Vallecito Reservoir), Transfer
Park (Lemon Reservoir), Florida Campground (Lemon Reservoir), Kroeger
(La Plata Canyon), and Snowslide (La Plata Canyon).
Durango Area Junction Creek Campground
This campground is a good base to have while traveling about Durango.
This 35-acre campground includes 34 sites, some wheel chair accessibility
(loop "C"), and convenient fishing access. Junction Creek is
just ¼ mile beneath loop "A".
Getting there: On Main Avenue (US 550) head west on Junction Creek Road
(25th Street). The road is paved for a bout 3.5 miles until you hit the
National Forest. The road turns into Forest Road 171. Continue for 1.5
miles to the campground, which will be on the left.
La Plata Canyon Snowslide Campground
Anticipate cool nights at this summer campground that boasts a myriad
of trees including Spruce, Fir, Aspen, and Cottonwood. No RVs over 25
feet allowed at this 13-site campground. There is no potable water available,
but water is available at the Kroeger Campground just a mile up the road.
Getting there: From Highway 160, drive 5 miles up La Plata Canyon. You
will see entrances on both sides of the road.
Lemon Reservoir Florida Campground
Enjoy a campsite on the river at this campground just 4 miles north of
Miller Creek. There are 20 campsites and limited RV parking. Groups can
reserve a larger area called "The Florida Group Area" which
can capacitate 100 people. There are six double tables, a buffet table
and four fire grates. This area is located past the regular campground.
Hermosa to Purgatory Haviland Lake
Just 1 mile east of US 550, are 42 barrier-free campsites. With good fishing
and great views, this camp is one of the best in the area. Many hiking
trails are accessible near the campground. Toilets are available also.
Getting there: Take Highway 550 18 miles north of Durango and go east
on Forest Rd 671. You will find the entrance to the camp across the dam.
Purgatory Campground
There are 14 campsites on this six-acre parcel of land. This beautiful
location is just across from Durango Mountain Resort (Purgatory Resort).
Some road noise will be heard since it is next to the highway, but is
very close to all of the amenities found at Durango Mountain Resort including
restaurants, convenient stores, shops and more.
Getting there: 26 miles north of Durango on Highway 550 on the east side
of the road (8 miles north of Haviland Lake).
East of Pagosa Springs Wolf Creek Campground
There are two loops that make up this thickly wooded campground. Loop
"A" is on the east side of Wolf Creek with four sites, across
the creek from loop "B" which has 22 campsites.
Getting there: Go 14 miles north of Pagosa Springs on 160 to West Fork
Road (Forest Road 648). The campground is only 1/2 mile off the highway.
North of Pagosa Springs Bridge Campground
This campground has 19 mostly-level sites and views of stunning peaks.
Many rivers surround this area for fishing and there is a wide-open area,
which is frequented by hunters. There are several trails nearby for hikers
or horseback riders to enter the vast Weminuche Wilderness.
Getting there: From Highway 160 take Piedra Road (Forest Road 631) northwest.
This campground is 19 miles from Pagosa Springs.
