Tucker Ponds campground
Tucker Ponds
Campers can enjoy amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The campground is also pet-friendly, so visitors can bring their furry friends along for the adventure.
An interesting fact about Tucker Ponds Camping Area is that the nearby Animas River is home to several types of fish, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat trout.
The best time of year to visit the area is during the summer months, from June to August, when the average temperature ranges from 50-80 degrees Fahrenheit. During this time, visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and exploring the nearby attractions.
Overall, Tucker Ponds Camping Area is a peaceful and picturesque spot in Colorado that offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities.
What's on-site at Tucker Ponds
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 Tucker Ponds, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Ponds Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Big Meadows Campground And Picnic Area | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Big Meadows | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Park Creek Camp #1 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Park Creek - South Fork | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tucker Ponds -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wightman Fork Bel Cropsy Creek At Summitville | 15 cfs | → |
| East Fork San Juan River Nr Pagosa Springs | -888 cfs | → |
| South Fork Rio Grande At South Fork | 519 cfs | → |
| Wightman Fork At Mouth Near Jasper | 3 cfs | → |
| Alamosa River Above Wightman Fork Near Jasper | -999 cfs | → |
| Conejos River Below Platoro Reservoir | 305 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Tucker Ponds -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Creek Summit | 14.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Wolf Creek Snotel | 16.0 in | -3.0 in | → |
| Upper San Juan | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Upper San Juan | 1.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Grayback | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Grayback | 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.
Parks
- Wilderness Weminuche
- Town Park
- Wilderness La Garita
- Wilderness South San Juan
- San Juan National Forest
- Fullenweider Park
Fishing spots
- Tucker Ponds Fishing Site
- Alberta Park Reservoir
- Pass Creek Lake Fishing Site
- Big Meadows Reservoir
- Shaw Lake
- Poage Lake Fishing Site
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- Headwaters (Sec 21, T38n, R1e) To 1/4 Mile Above Big Meadows Reservoir
- Below Big Meadows Reservoir Dam To Sec 9 And 10, T39n, R3e
- Sec 30, T41n, R2e To Sec 11, T40n, R2e
- El Rito Azul--Blue Lake (Sec 26, T35n, R3e) And Portion Of Conejos Above Platoro Reservoir To Upper Reach Of Platoro Reservoir--Sec 6, T35n, R4e
- Middle Fork--Sec 13, T35n, R2e To Confluence Of Three Forks--Sec 14, T35n, R3e
- North Fork--Sec 8, T35n, R2e To Confluence With Middle Fork
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 Tucker Ponds as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tucker Ponds
Can I make reservations at Tucker Ponds?
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 Tucker Ponds?
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 Tucker Ponds.