We camped here previously in the summer of 2006. Landscaping was much better back then near the lake/river sites. Now they are mostly overgrown with weeds. There were also some large puddles of stagnant mosquito-infested water here and there throughout the grounds. Huge potholes and dips in the gravel and dirt roads were along the back roadway. We witnessed vehicle after vehicle bottoming-out on the roadway just behind our site. Aside from these landscaping issues, the area around the general store, bath house, rec hall and laundromat was beautiful. There was an abundance of flowers, and well-groomed paths. A gorgeous waterfall fountain with a pond is right next to the store with many bees, humming birds and butterflies around. The site we were assigned to had the power too far away. It was on the other side of our neighbor's site! They provided extension cords for $40 cash deposit, but we didn't have that much cash. Luckily, they moved us to a site with better landscaping, more shade and more room. However, I did notice some other campers having to use extension cords, so it wasn't just us with that problem. A lot of the firepits were too close to each other. Our neighbor's firepit was within 3-feet of ours. Many campers built their own firepits away from their neighbor's to get some distance. Restrooms were clean. However, soap, paper towels and hand dryers were NOT provided. Showers appeared clean, but we didn't use them since we have our own in our RV. Showers run off of tokens which must be purchased at the store (not mentioned on their website). Store was well-organized, however, a lot of items appeared to be out of stock (likely due to the busy 4th of July weekend). There always seemed to be 3-4 work campers behind the counter, which seemed to be more than enough. The store hours were from about 8am - 4pm which would be an inconvenience to those who like to get an early start on fishing, boating, ATVing, etc. and returning back at the dinner hour. There were about 23 work campers, and every one that we dealt with were friendly and very helpful. Our car battery died, and they gave us a jump. Breakfast is served by the work campers on weekend mornings. We enjoyed an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast for $4 (the pancake overlaps the plate, so good luck eating more than one)! Overall, we liked the park more than we didn't. The biggest attraction is the lake, and all the water activities associated with it. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
July 2006
$13
Park was a long way from anywhere - either 5 miles gravel or 10 blacktop with 3 miles gravel for an alternate. We tried to sitesee to Durango and Mesa Verde and it would add 45 minutes every trip. Little things added up to a less than great camp. No blowers or towels in restrooms, token run showers, which you need to purchase during store hours, and tent sites with fire pits right on top of each other. Other than that, pretty location to go and sit a spell, especially if you have a 4 wheel drive motor home. We camped here in a Tent.
No issues here. The sites are not well defined and the parking can be confusing, but it was dark when we arrived. Lots of vehicles other than campers makes for close contacts. Sites are gravel and grass. Nice staff. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We stayed 10 days in this park. Owners & staff were very friendly. Site was level. Stream and pond fishing offered. Will definitely return next year. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Excellent campground. The hosts are excellent and very accommodating. Owners are working hard to make improvements and are trying to give the park a homey atmosphere. They are succeeding. Easy access and within easy reach of local sightseeing locations. A little pricey, but hey, it's near Durango. Would definitely return, if in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Mac and Joy are the hosts, very nice, new owners. Spoke to them for a little while as it was winter and the park was mostly vacant with about 25 long term residents staying. Site is outstanding with only one negative. Its right on the 160 highway. So the traffic in the day is loud from Semi's. But in the night, traffic finally settles down. Good nights sleep listening to the creek within 20 feet of our campground. We stayed in a truck topper that converts into a tent. Lights for night time use in tent. We hiked all around their 13 acre property line and enjoyed a nice walk along the river and across to the island. Coyotes in the night were enjoyable. Very friendly owners. I had called for reservations a week prior, arrived at 745pm. Office was closed. More than 70% of their sites were available so we selected what we wanted. The next morning I spoke with Mac and there as no rush to get over and pay for our stay. We finally paid in full the day we left. Good, safe, fun environment very close to many things to do in the area. Again the only negative is the traffic on the highway. They take cash and check only, no credit or atm. We will revisit some time soon. Thanks for a wonderful three nights stay! We camped here in a Truck Camper.
Campground is a work in progress. Nice location, quiet, nice staff, friendly and helpful. Everything works at site. No view to speak of but convenient to Durango and Mesa Verde NP. A must do: ride the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We camped here in December 2007 to take advantage of the excellent Colorado skiing. The owners were very pleasant and helpful in taking our reservation and getting us set up. The setting is lovely, right on the river. Our site was on an ice skating pond, which is a fishing pond in the summer. We were there right after Christmas, and the place was attractively decorated with Christmas lights. The park is about 15 miles from Durango, 20 miles from Vallecito Reservoir and 45 miles from Pagosa Springs. There is a Steamworks Brewery about a mile away with microbrews and good food. There is also an hardware store very close by. The cable television and FREE Wi-Fi were excellent. We will definitely stay here again! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Nicest campground we've stayed in ... had their best spot with river out the windshield and creek down the curbside ... owners EXTREMELY helpful and nice (new owners) ... everything about our stay was EXCELLENT! We camped here in a Motorhome.