San Juan National Forest, Colorado
At a glance: Confirmed: electric hookups. Listed for rigs up to 50 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 No
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 97
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- 50 ft
- Elevation
- 7,079 ft
- Phone
- (970) 882-7296
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
McPhee Recreation Complex is located on the south shore of McPhee Reservoir near the town of Dolores in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities. Recreation
McPhee Reservoir, the largest within the San Juan National Forest and second-largest in Colorado, has 50 miles of shoreline. Boating, water skiing and fishing are popular activities. A boat ramp and fish cleaning station are located within the complex.
The half-mile Can Do Trail climbs to a scenic overlook with panoramic views of the reservoir and the beautiful peaks surrounding Mesa Verde to the south. Facilities
This large campground offers group sites, RV and tent sites, some of which have electric hookups. Several sites have shelters for shade. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are flush toilets.
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Yellow Jacket 4Ne - 7.5 mi away, 7,090 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 | 40 | 17 | - |
| Feb | 42 | 19 | - |
| Mar | 51 | 27 | - |
| Apr | 60 | 33 | - |
| May | 69 | 40 | - |
| Jun | 81 | 50 | - |
| Jul | 86 | 55 | - |
| Aug | 83 | 55 | - |
| Sep | 75 | 47 | - |
| Oct | 63 | 36 | - |
| Nov | 50 | 26 | - |
| Dec | 40 | 18 | - |
Highlight months with an average high between and °F:
Location and nearby campgrounds
Open map · 37.50000, -108.55000
- Morefield Campground 15.5 mi straight-line
- Hovenweep Campground 29.7 mi straight-line
- Junction Creek Campground 36.6 mi straight-line
- Matterhorn 43.7 mi straight-line
- Thirty Mile 72.4 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.