Dunton River Camp campground
Dunton River Camp
What's on-site at Dunton River Camp
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Dunton River Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burro Bridge Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Burro Bridge | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| West Dolores Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| West Dolores | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Mavreeso | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Dunton River Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dolores River Below Rico | 332 cfs | → |
| South Fork San Miguel River Near Ophir | 76 cfs | → |
| San Miguel River Near Placerville | 413 cfs | → |
| Animas River Above Tacoma | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Dolores River At Dolores | 626 cfs | → |
| Lost Canyon Creek Near Dolores | 0 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Dunton River Camp -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Black Mesa | 16.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Black Mesa | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc El Diente Peak | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| El Diente Peak | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Scotch Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Scotch Creek | 0.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Lizard Head
- Uncompahgre National Forest
- Judy Long Memorial Park
- Telluride Town Park
- Wilderness Hermosa Creek
- Mancos State Park
Boat launches
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- 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.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Dunton River Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Dunton River Camp
Can I make reservations at Dunton River Camp?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Dunton River Camp?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Dunton River Camp.