Stone Cellar campground
Stone Cellar
Reservations are accepted at Stone Cellar camping area, ensuring that campers can secure their preferred dates and guarantee a spot. It is advisable to make reservations in advance, especially during peak seasons, to avoid any disappointment.
The best time of year to visit Stone Cellar camping area is during the warmer months of spring, summer, and early fall. This allows campers to take advantage of the pleasant weather and engage in various outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
While camping at Stone Cellar, visitors can explore the surrounding area and enjoy the scenic beauty of Colorado. However, it is important to be aware of the potential wildlife encounters and take necessary precautions. It is recommended to store food securely and always respect the natural habitat of the area.
In conclusion, Stone Cellar camping area in Colorado offers a great camping experience with amenities such as spacious campsites, restroom facilities, and potable water. Reservations are accepted, and the best time to visit is during the warmer months. Campers should be mindful of wildlife encounters and take necessary precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable camping trip.
What's on-site at Stone Cellar
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 Stone Cellar, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Cellar Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Stone Cellar Guard Station Cabin | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Luders Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Luders Creek | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Carnero Guard Station Cabin | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Stone Cellar -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande At Wagon Wheel Gap | 550 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Wagonwheel Gap | 80 cfs | → |
| Carnero Creek Near La Garita | 3 cfs | → |
| Cochetopa Creek Below Rock Creek Nr Parlin | 5 cfs | → |
| Saguache Creek Near Saguache | 37 cfs | → |
| La Garita Creek Near La Garita | 4 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Stone Cellar -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Moon Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Cochetopa Pass | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cochetopa Pass | 1.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Creede 0.2 Wsw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| La Garita 5.6 Wsw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Fishing spots
- Dome Lakes
- Mcdonough Reservoir
- Needle Creek Reservoir
- Million Reservoir Fishing Site
- Rito Hondo Reservoir
- Beaver Creek Reservoir
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- Confluence Of North, Middle And South Forks (Sec 4, T43n, R3e) To Nf Boundary (Sec 17, T44n, R4e)
- Sec 10, T42n, R1e To Sec 13, T41n, R1e
- Sec 30, T41n, R2e To Sec 11, T40n, R2e
- Below Big Meadows Reservoir Dam To Sec 9 And 10, T39n, R3e
- Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40n, R4w) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41n, R2w)
- Headwaters (Sec 21, T38n, R1e) To 1/4 Mile Above Big Meadows Reservoir
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 Stone Cellar as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Stone Cellar
Can I make reservations at Stone Cellar?
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 Stone Cellar?
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 Stone Cellar.