Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, Colorado
At a glance: Confirmed: electric hookups; listed for rigs up to 40 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 Yes
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Yes
- Sewer hookups Yes
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 28
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- 40 ft
- Elevation
- 9,473 ft
- Phone
- 970-249-4552
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
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
Matterhorn Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145), near the quaint town of Telluride, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery, hiking and off-road opportunities. Recreation
The Galloping Goose Trail #449 can be accessed from the campground. This 8.4-mile trail leads past a restored train trestle, over two trail bridges and along segments of the historic Rio Grande Southern Railway. The trail is open to hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Many scenic driving routes, both paved and off-road, can be found in the area. Additional hiking trails crisscross the surrounding mountains. Lizard Head Wilderness is about 3 miles from the campground. Facilities
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Telluride 4Wnw - 7.2 mi away, 8,646 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 | 36 | 0 | 1.45 |
| Feb | 38 | 5 | 1.38 |
| Mar | 44 | 13 | 1.61 |
| Apr | 51 | 22 | 1.71 |
| May | 60 | 29 | 1.60 |
| Jun | 72 | 34 | 0.85 |
| Jul | 77 | 41 | 2.37 |
| Aug | 74 | 40 | 2.60 |
| Sep | 68 | 34 | 2.34 |
| Oct | 57 | 23 | 1.56 |
| Nov | 45 | 13 | 1.53 |
| Dec | 36 | 2 | 1.37 |
Highlight months with an average high between and °F:
Location and nearby campgrounds
Open map · 37.84472, -107.88111
- Thirty Mile 35.1 mi straight-line
- Junction Creek Campground 35.2 mi straight-line
- Williams Creek Campground 43.2 mi straight-line
- Mcphee Recreation Complex 43.7 mi straight-line
- Cimarron Campground 45.0 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.