US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in La Plata County, Colorado. Run by USFS.
| Operator | USFS |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (San Juan National Forest) |
| Campsites | 21 |
| Site types | 21 standard, no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 45 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Website | www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sanjuan/recarea/?recid=43098 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with North Canyon Campground before you go.
North Canyon Campground is situated next to Vallecito Reservoir in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery and wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing and hiking. Recreation Vallecito Reservoir is a very popular fishing lake, with anglers casting for German brown trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, kokanee salmon and northern pike. The lake offers great boating, water skiing and canoeing opportunities. Boat rentals and fishing licenses are available at various locations around the lake. A variety of hiking and horseback riding trails are found in the area.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
North Canyon Campground is in La Plata County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.