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West Dolores Campground

San Juan National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundDurango / San Juan NFColorado⭐ 4.8 (105)
West Dolores 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

West Dolores 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 →opened 12h agosites #03E, #15
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #03E, #15
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop A #16 & Loop A #17 next to each othersites #07, #16, #17
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →opened 12h agosites #08
Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #07
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #17
Sat Sep 12 – Mon Sep 142 nightsbook these dates →sites #01
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #09

📷 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 #03E — Site: 03E Loop: A
Site Loop A #03E · Site: 03E Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #03E — Site: 03E Loop: A
Site Loop A #03E · Site: 03E Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #15 — Site: 015, Loop: A
Site Loop A #15 · Site: 015, Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #15 — Site: 015 Loop: A
Site Loop A #15 · Site: 015 Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #07 — Site: 007 Loop: A
Site Loop A #07 · Site: 007 Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #07 — Site: 007 Loop: A
Site Loop A #07 · Site: 007 Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #16 — Site: 016, Loop: A
Site Loop A #16 · Site: 016, Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #16 — Site: 016 Loop: A
Site Loop A #16 · Site: 016 Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #17 — Site: 017 Loop: A
Site Loop A #17 · Site: 017 Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #17 — Site: 017, Loop: A
Site Loop A #17 · Site: 017, Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #08 — Site: 008 Loop: A
Site Loop A #08 · Site: 008 Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #08 — Site: 008 Loop: A
Site Loop A #08 · Site: 008 Loop: AUSFS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 21.7 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 ChargePoint21.7 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 18 openings at West Dolores Campground over the last 30 days, on 17 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–$43/nightStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.8★★★★★102 ratings
5★89
4★9
3★3
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-Mobile0.2/4
AT&T0.1/4
Verizon0.1/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ West Dolores Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at West Dolores Campground?

West Dolores 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 West Dolores Campground?

Campsite fees at West Dolores Campground run about $32–$43/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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

Popular campgrounds like West Dolores 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 West Dolores Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at West Dolores Campground over the last 30 days, on 17 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 West Dolores Campground a good campground?

West Dolores Campground holds an average rating of 4.8/5 from 105 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at West Dolores Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at West Dolores Campground, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 15 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is West Dolores Campground located?

West Dolores 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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