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Palisades Campground

Campground · National forest in Hinsdale County, Colorado.

12Campsites
1.5 miTo Williams Creek Reservoir
45 ftLongest RV site

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Managed byUSDA Forest Service (San Juan National Forest)
Campsites12
Site types12 equestrian no electric
Longest RV/trailer site45 ft
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Palisades Campground

Palisades Horse Camp is located 30 miles north of Pagosa Springs, high in the San Juan National Forest. This beautiful area has excellent horseback riding and hiking trails and an abundance of wildlife. Recreation Hiking and horseback riding trails are the main attraction at Palisades. The Williams Creek Trail leads directly from the campground into the Weminuche Wilderness, crossing the Continental Divide. Facilities This equestrian campground offers single- and double-family campsites to campers with horses. Corrals with feeding bins are provided.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Palisades Campground is in Hinsdale County.

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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.