Bayfield, CO

Lower Piedra

Availability

Each day shows how many of this campground’s sites are open.

About this spot

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Facilities

The Lower Piedra Campground is just north of U.S. Highway 160 on the west side of the Piedra River, about 18 miles east of Bayfield and 25 miles west of Pagosa Springs. It is about a half mile up Forest Rd. 621 on the west side of the river (not to be confused with the First Fork Road [Forest Rd. 622] on the east side of the river). The campground offers 14 large, level sites with plenty of shade. Fishing opportunities are available.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Typical weather

Piedra River

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Piedra River, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.35°JJanuary: average water temperature 35°F37°FFebruary: average water temperature 37°F41°MMarch: average water temperature 41°F46°AApril: average water temperature 46°F51°MMay: average water temperature 51°F59°JJune: average water temperature 59°F67°JJuly: average water temperature 67°F67°AAugust: average water temperature 67°F61°SSeptember: average water temperature 61°F49°OOctober: average water temperature 49°F39°NNovember: average water temperature 39°F35°DDecember: average water temperature 35°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 49 field-sample stations

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