Colorado Camping Areas
The Willows Camping Area is situated in the San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The area is surrounded by dense forests of ponderosa pine, spruce, and aspen trees, providing an excellent setting for camping and outdoor activities. Nearby points of interest include the Mesa Verde National Park, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and the historic town of Durango.
The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. It is a first-come, first-serve campground with a total of 16 campsites available. An interesting fact about the area is that it was used as a filming location for the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."
The best time to visit the Willows Camping Area is from June to August, with average temperatures ranging from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and cooling down to the 40s at night. Visitors will enjoy the pleasant weather and lush vegetation during this time of year, but it is important to note that the campground may be crowded during peak season. Get driving directions.
Willows
The Willows Camping Area is situated in the San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The area is surrounded by dense forests of ponderosa pine, spruce, and aspen trees, providing an excellent setting for camping and outdoor activities. Nearby points of interest include the Mesa Verde National Park, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and the historic town of Durango.
The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. It is a first-come, first-serve campground with a total of 16 campsites available. An interesting fact about the area is that it was used as a filming location for the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."
The best time to visit the Willows Camping Area is from June to August, with average temperatures ranging from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and cooling down to the 40s at night. Visitors will enjoy the pleasant weather and lush vegetation during this time of year, but it is important to note that the campground may be crowded during peak season. Get driving directions.
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Fishing Destinations
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Clear Creek Reservoir
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South Fork Clear Creek
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Montgomery Reservoir
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Lower Cataract Lake
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Area Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
---|---|
Elk River Near Milner
USGS 09242500 |
179 cfs |
Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09015000 |
20 cfs |
Muddy Creek Above Antelope Creek Nr. Kremmling
USGS 09041090 |
3 cfs |
Yampa River At Steamboat Springs
USGS 09239500 |
157 cfs |
Grand River Ditch At La Poudre Pass
USGS 09010000 |
-999 cfs |
Fish Cr At Upper Sta Nr Steamboat Springs
USGS 09238900 |
6 cfs |
Michigan River Near Cameron Pass
USGS 06614800 |
0 cfs |
Nearby Campgrounds
Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Tigiwon | 9 | 9,994 ft | |||
Mcdonald Flats | 13 | 7,955 ft | |||
Camp Hale Memorial | 21 | 9,318 ft | |||
Williams Fork Reservoir - SWA | 24 | 7,848 ft | |||
Elliott Creek | 15 | 8,018 ft | |||
Halfmoon | 7 | 10,294 ft | |||
Gold Park | 11 | 9,246 ft | |||
Davis Springs | 7 | 7,984 ft | |||
Hornsilver | 7 | 8,843 ft | |||
Gore Creek | 25 | 8,720 ft | |||
Blodgett | 6 | 8,836 ft | |||
Willows | 35 | 7,973 ft | |||
Cataract Creek | 5 | 8,578 ft | |||
Prairie Point | 33 | 8,002 ft |