Alvarado Campground

Campground details

Overview Alvarado Campground, located at an elevation of 9,000 ft., is a prime location for accessing easy to challenging hikes in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. The variety of trails lead to high elevation lakes, picturesque waterfalls, and a number of stunning scenic overlooks. Alvarado is designed for a range of…

• Managed by: USDA Forest Service
• Recreation area: Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
• Nearest town: Westcliffe
• Reservations: Reservable on Recreation.gov
• Campsites: 51
• Fees: Extra Vehicle $8.00
• Phone: FOR RESERVATIONS CALL (877) 444-6777. FOR NON REAL TIME INFORMATION, CALL THE DISTRICT OFFICE AT (719) 269-8500.
• Dataset: Recreation.gov (RIDB)
• Map point: 38.07889, -105.56333

Before you go: Availability, fees, seasons and fire rules change. Always verify on the official site (Recreation.gov or the managing agency) before you go. First-come campgrounds can fill early.

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