Teal Campground campground
Teal Campground
The Teal Campground is a first-come, first-serve camping area with 15 campsites available for visitors. Each site offers picnic tables, fire rings, and access to potable water. Additionally, vault toilets are available for campers to use.
The area surrounding the Teal Campground is home to several popular nearby points of interest. One such attraction is the stunning Turquoise Lake which is just a short drive away from the campground. Visitors can also explore the historic mining town of Leadville or take a scenic drive along the nearby Independence Pass.
An interesting fact about the Teal Campground is that it is located near the Continental Divide Trail, which runs through the Rocky Mountains from Canada to Mexico. This makes it an ideal location for hikers looking to explore a small section of the trail.
The best time of year to visit the Teal Campground is during the summer months, between June and August. During this time, the average temperature ranges from 50°F to 70°F, making it the perfect time to enjoy all the outdoor activities the area has to offer.
What's on-site at Teal Campground
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 Teal Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teal | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Williams Creek - Pagosa Springs | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Cimarrona | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Cimarrona Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Palisades Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Teal Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande At Thirtymile Bridge | 949 cfs | → |
| Vallecito Creek Near Bayfield | 451 cfs | → |
| San Juan River At Pagosa Springs | 897 cfs | → |
| East Fork San Juan River Nr Pagosa Springs | -888 cfs | → |
| North Clear Creek Bl Continental Reservoir | 17 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Wagonwheel Gap | 131 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Teal Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weminuche Creek | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Weminuche Creek | 2.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Pagosa Springs 9.1 Nnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Middle Creek | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Middle Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Upper Rio Grande | 1.0 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.
Parks
- Wilderness Weminuche
- Town Park
- Gunnison National Forest
- Wilderness La Garita
- Ute Park
- San Juan National Forest
Fishing spots
- Teal Boat Ramp
- Williams Creek Reservoir
- Love Lake Picnic Site
- Road Canyon Dam Fishing Site
- Road Canyon Reservoir Number 1
- Road Canyon Reservoir
Points of interest
- San Juan Overlook
- Treasure Falls Observation Site
- North Clear Creek Falls Observation Site
- Corral - Log
- Sherman Overlook
Paddle runs
- Middle Fork--Headwaters To Weminuche Wilderness Boundary
- Ef/Middle Fork At Weminuche Wilderness Boundary To Forest Development Road 631
- East Fork--Unnamed Ponds Approx 1/4 Mile Below Continental Divide To Weminuche Wilderness Boundary
- Sierra Vandera--Headwaters To Confluence With Los Pinos
- Flint Creek--Headwaters To Confluence With Los Pinos
- Snowslide Canyon Creek--Headwaters To Confluence With Los Pinos
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 Teal Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Teal Campground
Can I make reservations at Teal Campground?
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 Teal Campground?
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 Teal Campground.