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Vallecito Campground

San Juan National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundDurango / San Juan NFColorado⭐ 4.6 (248)
Vallecito Campground
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30
Availability checked 12h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Vallecito Campground in Colorado has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30. 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 – Sun Aug 303 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 LOOP B #015 & LOOP B #016 next to each othersites LOOP B #015, #016, #019, #021, #023, LOOP C #001, #010, #011, #014, LOOP D #003, #005, #007, #012, #013, LOOP W #005, #007, #016
Thu Aug 27 – Sat Aug 292 nightsbook these dates →opened 12h ago👥 LOOP B #013 & LOOP B #014 next to each othersites LOOP B #001, #011, #013, #014, #029, #031, LOOP C #012, LOOP W #006
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites LOOP B #022
Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nightsbook these dates →sites LOOP W #008
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 LOOP B #002 & LOOP B #003 next to each othersites LOOP B #002, #003, #017, #020, LOOP C #009, LOOP W #013, #014
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites LOOP B #009
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites LOOP C #005, LOOP W #011
Sun Sep 6 – Wed Sep 93 nightsbook these dates →sites LOOP B #028, #030

📷 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 B #015 — B15 picnic table and fire ring
Site LOOP B #015 · B15 picnic table and fire ringExplorUS
Campsite LOOP B #015 — B15 looking from rear
Site LOOP B #015 · B15 looking from rearExplorUS
Campsite LOOP B #016 — B16 may work best to pull through backwards to put tabe on "
Site LOOP B #016 · B16 may work best to pull through backwards to put tabe on "ExplorUS
Campsite LOOP B #016 — B16 pull-thru spur located near toilet
Site LOOP B #016 · B16 pull-thru spur located near toiletExplorUS
Campsite LOOP B #019 — B19 spur, looking back
Site LOOP B #019 · B19 spur, looking backExplorUS
Campsite LOOP B #019 — B19 picnic table and fire ring
Site LOOP B #019 · B19 picnic table and fire ringExplorUS
Campsite LOOP B #021 — B21 looking from rear of site
Site LOOP B #021 · B21 looking from rear of siteExplorUS
Campsite LOOP B #021 — B21 with picnic table and fire ring on "wrong" side if backe
Site LOOP B #021 · B21 with picnic table and fire ring on "wrong" side if backeExplorUS
Campsite LOOP B #023 — Site B23
Site LOOP B #023 · Site B23ExplorUS
Campsite LOOP B #023 — B23 Picnic table and fire ring
Site LOOP B #023 · B23 Picnic table and fire ringExplorUS
Campsite LOOP C #001 — Site: 001 Loop: B
Site LOOP C #001 · Site: 001 Loop: BUSFS
Campsite LOOP C #001 — Site: 001. Loop: B
Site LOOP C #001 · Site: 001. Loop: BUSFS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 18.1 mi away.

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⚡ ChargePoint23.3 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger23.3 midirections →

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🔭 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 Vallecito Campground over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays 4–17 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–$45/nightStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.6★★★★★245 ratings
5★188
4★36
3★15
2★3
1★3
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.6/4
T-Mobile1.7/4
Verizon1.7/4
Sprint retired0.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Vallecito Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Vallecito Campground?

Vallecito Campground 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 Vallecito Campground?

Campsite fees at Vallecito Campground run about $32–$45/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Vallecito Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Vallecito Campground 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 Vallecito Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Vallecito Campground over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays 4–17 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 Vallecito Campground a good campground?

Vallecito Campground holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 248 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Vallecito Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Vallecito Campground, AT&T rates highest at 2.6 out of 5 from 71 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Vallecito Campground located?

Vallecito Campground 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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