Poso Campground
The campground climbs up a hillside above South Fork Creek among Spruce and Aspen trees. There are 8 sites. Fishing in area streams, mountain biking on forest roads. Fishing is possible in Cave Creek (just below campground), Poso Creek, South Fork Carnero Creek. Mountain biking can be enjoyed up to Coolbroth Canyon which leads to La Garita Trail and Geronimo Creek Trail. Big game hunting is also possible in this area.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Single site - $10/night. Day use - $10/day (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | Mid-May to Mid-November |
| Forest | Rio Grande National Forest |
| Fees | Single site - $10/night. Day use - $10/day (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. |
| Rules | Fires in designated fire rings only. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 37.9080° N, 106.4274° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 17.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 32.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Kristi's Mountain Sports ↗ | 41.3 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 3.5 miStorm King Picnic Site ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 2.6 miNorth Carnero ↗5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miLa Garita Creek Cut-Off ↗5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4.1 miLa Garita Creek ↗11.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Rio Grande National Forest.
- inRio Grande National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,937,280 acres
- 11.3 miLa Garita Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 126,480 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Capilla de San Juan BautistaBuilding · La Garita · 10 mi
- Keck HomesteadBuilding · Del Norte · 14.4 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Poso Campground?
No. Poso Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Poso Campground?
Single site - $10/night. Day use - $10/day (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
Source: Forest Service
Is Poso Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season Mid-May to Mid-November.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Poso Campground have?
8 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Poso Campground?
Poso Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Poso Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Storm King Campground (3.5 mi, first-come), Penitente Canyon Campground (9.2 mi), and Cathedral (11.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby