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Palisades Horse Camp

San Juan National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundDurango / San Juan NFColorado⭐ 4.4 (34)
Palisades Horse Camp
🟢 5 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Palisades Horse Camp in Colorado has 5 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. 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
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, Loop A #001–Loop A #008 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #011, #012
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #009
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →sites #010
Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, Loop A #002–Loop A #009 next to each othersites #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #011, #012
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #001, #010

📷 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 Loop A #001 — Site: 001, Loop: A
Site Loop A #001 · Site: 001, Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #001 — Site: 001- Loop: A
Site Loop A #001 · Site: 001- Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #002 — Site: 002 Loop: A
Site Loop A #002 · Site: 002 Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #002 — Site: 002- Loop: A
Site Loop A #002 · Site: 002- Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #003 — Site: 003 Loop: A
Site Loop A #003 · Site: 003 Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #003 — Site: 003- Loop: A
Site Loop A #003 · Site: 003- Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #004 — Site: 004 Loop: A.
Site Loop A #004 · Site: 004 Loop: A.USFS
Campsite Loop A #004 — Site: 004 Loop: A
Site Loop A #004 · Site: 004 Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #005 — Site: 005 Loop: A,
Site Loop A #005 · Site: 005 Loop: A,USFS
Campsite Loop A #005 — Site: 004 Loop: 5
Site Loop A #005 · Site: 004 Loop: 5USFS
Campsite Loop A #006 — Site: 006 Loop: A
Site Loop A #006 · Site: 006 Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #006 — Site: 006, Loop: A
Site Loop A #006 · Site: 006, Loop: AUSFS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 21.1 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger21.1 midirections →
⚡ ChargePoint22.7 midirections →
🔌 EV Charging Station21.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. 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 10 openings at Palisades Horse Camp over the last 30 days, on 9 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 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

💵 $32–$64/nightEquestrian Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆33 ratings
5★23
4★6
3★2
2★0
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.0/4
Verizon0.0/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Palisades Horse Camp FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Palisades Horse Camp?

Palisades Horse Camp 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 Palisades Horse Camp?

Campsite fees at Palisades Horse Camp run about $32–$64/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Palisades Horse Camp when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Palisades Horse Camp 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 Palisades Horse Camp?

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Palisades Horse Camp over the last 30 days, on 9 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 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 Palisades Horse Camp a good campground?

Palisades Horse Camp holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 34 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Palisades Horse Camp?

Campers report no usable signal at Palisades Horse Camp — every carrier we have reports for rates 0 out of 5 across 25 reports. Plan for no service. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — coverage can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Palisades Horse Camp located?

Palisades Horse Camp 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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