Silver Thread Basecamp

Campground in South Fork, CO • 49 RV Sites

Silver Thread Basecamp in South Fork, CO, offers 48 full-hookup RV sites, 1 cabin, 5 tent sites, and 3 wagons, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 65 feet. Sites are labeled by service and orientation: full-hookup back-ins at 30-amp and 30/50-amp, full-hookup pull-throughs at 30-amp and 30/50-amp, and riverfront full-hookup 30/50-amp sites. All carry water, sewer, and electric with site-delivered WiFi, a fire pit, and a picnic table. The riverfront sites are the ones worth requesting. The grounds are gated and rated big rig friendly, with laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, propane fills, and a dump station. Pets are welcome, with a dog park. A hot tub and sauna, a beach, a playground, and lake and river frontage fill the property, with fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, birding, and planned activities. South Fork sits on the Rio Grande at the southern foot of the San Juan Mountains, where the Silver Thread Scenic Byway begins its climb through mining ghost towns, alpine meadows, and high lakes toward Lake City. Rates for sites, the cabin, wagons, and tent spots are on the booking page. Riverfront sites and the wagons book earliest.

Campground rules and policies

Registration and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- Check-in for RV/tent sites: 1:00 PM
- Check-out for RV/tent sites: 11:00 AM
- Check-in for cabins: 4:00 PM
- Check-out for cabins: 11:00 AM
- Guests who stay past 12:30 PM will be charged for an additional night’s stay.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Quiet Hours
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8 AM
- Please be respectful of other campers when playing music
- Please respect your neighbor and avoid loud music, pet noises, or other distractions.Speed Limit
- Please observe our 5 MPH speed limit throughout the park.
- Speed limits on park roadways are strictly enforced.Conduct
- Public intoxication, profanity, and violence are not tolerated and are grounds for removal.Age
- An adult 21 years of age or older must be present on the campsite for the duration of the stay.Vehicle
- All vehicles must be registered with the office and display a valid pass at all times.Campfire
- Campfires must be contained within a fire pit or grill.Fireworks
- Fireworks, cascarones, water balloons, and piñatas are not allowed.Smoking Policy
- No smoking or pets in wagons.
- No Smoking in Tiny Cabin
- Smoking outside is allowed, but must be done in areas that do not affect others or create a fire hazard.Pet Policy
- Due to insurance policy and at the discretion of Silver Thread Basecamp employees, we cannot allow the following dog breeds in the park:
- Pit bulls, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Dobermans, Rottweilers, Chow-Chows, Presa Canarios, Wolf Hybrids, or any breeds that are a derivative of these prohibited breeds.
- All pets should be kept on a leash and attended to at all times.
- Pets are welcome, but must be kept on a leash and under your control at all times while outside.
- Shock collars and electric fences are not substitutes for a leash and lead.
- There is a maximum of 3 pets allowed at any campsite.Campsite
- Maximum of 3 pets per campsite.
- Please leave your site as it was when you arrived.Cleaning Fee
- Excessive litter on site or evidence of pets/smoking in wagons/cabins is cause for additional cleaning fees.Reservation Policies
- Rates are based on a 2-person occupancy.
- Extra adults will be charged an additional $6.00 per night.
- Maximum occupancy is 8 persons per site.
- Your RV, as well as one additional vehicle, is included in the price.
- Additional vehicles are charged $3/day
- Long-term guests are charged in 30-day increments; any additional days will be charged at the daily/weekly rate.
- Long-term guests are responsible for electricity charges during their stay.
- There are no refunds for early departures.Internet
- We do have free high-speed fiber internet with repeaters placed throughout the park.
- However, because of our highly shaded campground, there may be obstacles to the fastest WI-FI.
- You may not be able to access web content or streaming that involves a large amount of data.
- If you are having trouble, try adjusting your device toward one of the white repeaters in the park.Campground Disclaimer
- All guests must agree to follow all posted park rules and regulations.
- We reserve the right to refuse admission to our park to anyone and will not be responsible for accidents or injury to guests or for the loss of personal property.
- We strive to maintain a friendly and safe atmosphere in our park.