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Ute Campground (CO)

San Juan National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundDurango / San Juan NFColorado⭐ 4.5 (47)
Ute Campground (CO)
🟢 6 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Ute Campground (CO) in Colorado has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. 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
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →opened 8h agosites 👥 Lower North: Lo… #07-Group, Main: Loop 1 #08, #09, #11, #12, Upper: Loop 1 #21, #22
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites Main: Loop 1 #17
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h agosites Main: Loop 1 #10
Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Lower North: Lo… #07-Group, Main: Loop 1 #08, #09, #10, #11, #12
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Main: Loop 1 #17, Upper: Loop 1 #22
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 8h agosites Upper: Loop 1 #21

📷 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 Lower North: Loop 1 #07-Group — Group Site 7
Site Lower North: Loop 1 #07-Group · Group Site 7Photo by Garrett Crispell
Campsite Lower North: Loop 1 #07-Group — Another Photo Group Site 7
Site Lower North: Loop 1 #07-Group · Another Photo Group Site 7Photo by Garrett Crispell
Campsite Main: Loop 1 #08 — Site 8 Main Loop
Site Main: Loop 1 #08 · Site 8 Main LoopPhoto by Garrett Crispell
Campsite Main: Loop 1 #09 — Site 9 Main Loop
Site Main: Loop 1 #09 · Site 9 Main LoopPhoto by Garrett Crispell
Campsite Main: Loop 1 #11 — Site 11 - Main Loop
Site Main: Loop 1 #11 · Site 11 - Main LoopPhoto by Garrett Crispell
Campsite Main: Loop 1 #12 — Site 12 - Main Loop
Site Main: Loop 1 #12 · Site 12 - Main LoopPhoto by Garrett Crispell
Campsite Upper: Loop 1 #21 — A photo of Site 21 of Loop Upper: Loop 1 at Ute Campground (
Site Upper: Loop 1 #21 · A photo of Site 21 of Loop Upper: Loop 1 at Ute Campground (Mitchell Sylvain
Campsite Upper: Loop 1 #21 — A photo of Site 21 of Loop Upper: Loop 1 at Ute Campground (
Site Upper: Loop 1 #21 · A photo of Site 21 of Loop Upper: Loop 1 at Ute Campground (Mitchell Sylvain
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 11.1 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger11.1 midirections →
🔌 EV Charging Station14.7 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 12 openings at Ute Campground (CO) over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 days out and the openings typically covered 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 Standard NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★★47 ratings
5★31
4★11
3★4
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

Verizon0.5/4
AT&T0.3/4
T-Mobile0.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Ute Campground (CO) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Ute Campground (CO)?

Ute Campground (CO) 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 can I get a spot at Ute Campground (CO) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Ute Campground (CO) 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 Ute Campground (CO)?

CampSage's scans caught 12 openings at Ute Campground (CO) over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 days out and the openings typically covered 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 Ute Campground (CO) a good campground?

Ute Campground (CO) holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 47 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Ute Campground (CO)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Ute Campground (CO), Verizon rates highest at 0.5 out of 5 from 19 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Ute Campground (CO) located?

Ute Campground (CO) 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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