Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Colorado
At a glance: No electric hookups; listed for rigs up to 45 ft; not listed: drinking water, flush toilets and showers.
Amenities
“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.
- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups No
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 51
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- 45 ft
- Elevation
- 9,029 ft
- Phone
- FOR RESERVATIONS CALL (877) 444-6777. F
Official fee information
Extra Vehicle $8.00
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
From the official listing
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 campers, with facilities for tent, RV and equestrian campers.
Pike-San Isabel National Forests include over a million acres of wilderness and over half of Colorado's mountain peaks that reach above 14,000 feet. Recreation
Near the campground are several trailheads that provide visitors with a variety of recreational opportunities. All trails are open for horseback riding and hiking. The Rainbow Trail is a premier ATV and motorcycle trail. The non-motorized Comanche and Venable Trails lead into the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness where waterfalls and alpine lakes may be enjoyed. Facilities
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Great Sand Dunes Np & Preserve - 24.0 mi away, 8,183 ft higher than the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 11 | 0.58 |
| Feb | 39 | 16 | 0.44 |
| Mar | 48 | 24 | 0.88 |
| Apr | 56 | 29 | 1.19 |
| May | 66 | 38 | 1.19 |
| Jun | 77 | 48 | 0.73 |
| Jul | 81 | 52 | 2.10 |
| Aug | 78 | 50 | 1.92 |
| Sep | 72 | 44 | 1.31 |
| Oct | 60 | 33 | 0.86 |
| Nov | 46 | 22 | 0.51 |
| Dec | 34 | 12 | 0.49 |
Highlight months with an average high between and °F:
Location and nearby campgrounds
Open map · 38.07889, -105.56333
- Pinon Flats Campground 23.3 mi straight-line
- La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel 28.2 mi straight-line
- Sand Gulch Campground 41.4 mi straight-line
- The Bank Campground 42.1 mi straight-line
- Monarch Park 51.1 mi straight-line
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Sources
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Sewer hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
Data last checked Oct 24, 2026. Found something wrong? Report an error.