US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsRV park · National forest in Las Animas County, Colorado. Run by US Forestry Service.
| Operator | US Forestry Service |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands) |
| Campsites | 20 |
| Site types | 13 standard, no electric, 6 equestrian no electric, 1 rv no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 45 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (877) 444-6777 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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Purgatoire Campground is nestled near the headwaters of the Purgatoire River in the beautiful Culebra Range of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The primitive campground is laid out on two loops. One is a large grassy meadow with sites that accommodate equestrian campers and one that is wooded with aspen and spruce. Constructed by the Youth Conservation Corp in 1976, Purgatoire was originally named Potato Patch Campground. The river provides nice fishing and a trailhead attracts hikers and horseback riders.
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.
Purgatoire Campground is in Las Animas 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.