Summary
Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching. The campground has vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. It is first-come-first-serve with 17 campsites available. The best time to visit is from late May to early October, with average temperatures ranging from 50-80°F during the day and dropping to 30-40°F at night.
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Cathedral
Cathedral Campground
Hansons Mill
Hansons Mill dispersed camping
Alder Guard Station
Palisade Campground
Hourly Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
South Fork Rio Grande At South Fork
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-999cfs |
Rio Grande Near Del Norte
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335cfs |
Rio Grande At Wagon Wheel Gap
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-999cfs |
Goose Creek At Wagonwheel Gap
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15cfs |
La Garita Creek Near La Garita
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3cfs |
Carnero Creek Near La Garita
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0cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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NOHRSC MOON PASS
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1" |
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MOON PASS
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0" |
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LA GARITA 5.6 WSW
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0" |
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DEL NORTE
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0" |
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CREEDE 0.2 WSW
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0" |
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NOHRSC DEL NORTE 2.5 ENE
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0" |
Sec 30, T41N, R2E To Sec 11, T40N, R2E
Below Big Meadows Reservoir Dam To Sec 9 And 10, T39N, R3E
Sec 10, T42N, R1E To Sec 13, T41N, R1E