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 | 20 |
| Site types | 18 standard, no electric, 2 equestrian no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 60 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Target Tree Campground before you go.
Target Tree Campground is located 7 miles east of Mancos on the north side of Highway 160 at an elevation of 7,643 feet. It is the ideal camping spot for day trips to Mancos, Durango and Mesa Verde National Park. The name, "Target Tree," refers to the Ute Indians' use of the area to harvest sap and bark from Ponderosa pines as food supplements. They also used the trees for target practice, leaving several scarred trees throughout the area. Recreation Visitors may enjoy taking a short, accessible interpretive trail to view a historic target tree.
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.
Target Tree 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.