US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Archuleta County, Colorado. Run by USFS.
| Operator | USFS |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (San Juan National Forest) |
| Campsites | 21 |
| Site types | 20 standard, no electric, 1 group standard, no electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 1 sites (water at 1) |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 40 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (970) 264-2268 |
| Website | www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sanjuan/recarea/?recid=43282 |
| Address | 17351 W HWY 160, Bayfield, CO, 81122 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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Ute Campground is located on US Hwy 160 across from Chimney Rock National Monument, 15 miles west of Pagosa Springs, 25 miles east of Bayfield, and 18 miles north of Arbolles, just west of the intersection with Colorado 151. Visitors enjoy quick access to Chimney Rock National Monument entrance and a centralized location to USFS trail systems, lake, and stream fishing. Recreation Ute Campground is the only access to Forest Service land on Haystack Mountain. Hiking views of Chimney Rock National Monument. Facilities The campground is shaded with Ponderosa Pines and offers easy access to Highway 160.
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.
Ute Campground is in Archuleta 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.