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Chris Park

San Juan National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundDurango / San Juan NFColorado⭐ 4.8 (22)
Chris Park
🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Thu Aug 27–Sat Aug 29
Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 3 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Chris Park in Colorado has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Aug 27–Sat Aug 29. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Thu Aug 27 – Sat Aug 292 nights👥 groupbook these dates →opened 13h ago👥 CHRI #1 & CHRI #2 next to each othersites 👥 #1, 👥 #2
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #3

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite CHRI #1 — Another view of site 1 picnic table and fire pit area
Site CHRI #1 · Another view of site 1 picnic table and fire pit areaExplorUS
Campsite CHRI #1 — Site 1 parking area, with vault toilet, and picnic tables un
Site CHRI #1 · Site 1 parking area, with vault toilet, and picnic tables unExplorUS
Campsite CHRI #2 — SITE 2
Site CHRI #2 · SITE 2RMR
Campsite CHRI #2 — SITE 2
Site CHRI #2 · SITE 2RMR
Campsite CHRI #3 — Grassy area around site 3 suitable for tent camping
Site CHRI #3 · Grassy area around site 3 suitable for tent campingExplorUS
Campsite CHRI #3 — Grassy area around site 3 suitable for tents
Site CHRI #3 · Grassy area around site 3 suitable for tentsExplorUS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 7.7 mi away.

⚡ ChargePoint7.7 midirections →
⚡ ChargePoint17.6 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.6 midirections →

From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Chris Park over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays 4–7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

👥 Group site💵 $140–$280/nightGroup Shelter ElectricGroup Standard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.8★★★★★20 ratings
5★18
4★1
3★0
2★1
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile2.5/4
Verizon1.9/4
AT&T1.7/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Chris Park FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Chris Park?

Chris Park in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Chris Park?

Campsite fees at Chris Park run about $140–$280/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Chris Park when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Chris Park often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Chris Park?

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Chris Park over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays 4–7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Chris Park a good campground?

Chris Park holds an average rating of 4.8/5 from 22 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Chris Park?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Chris Park, T-Mobile rates highest at 2.5 out of 5 from 2 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Chris Park located?

Chris Park is located in Durango / San Juan NF, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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