South Fork Campground

Folks planning a motorhome camping trip to the Colorado Mountains will find a wonderful place to park overnight at the South Fork Campground. This family-friendly campground is located in the southern part of Colorado in the town of South Fork, where the Rio Grande River flows from alpine mountains above Creede, CO, and winds down through South Fork into the San Luis Valley at Del Norte, CO.Whether you are planning to pitch a tent or spend some cozy nights in a rental RV, the South Fork Campground accommodates both options. Set up base camp in an RV at the facility’s large sites, which are situated close to the Rio Grande River and are tucked away from the buzz of the highway and the outside world.The South Fork Campground offers riverfront campsites, as well as sites with full hookups that come equipped with 30-amp service and 50-amp electric services. A number of the sites are pull-thru, and all of them can accommodate slide-outs on both sides. Visitors have the option of pitching a tent at many of the roomy RV sites or sleeping under the stars at one of the tent sites, which are flat and spacious. There are also primitive sleeping cabins available to rent at South Fork Campground.This facility offers plenty of amenities to make camping with an RV here a comfy and convenient experience. Guests have access to a modern bathhouse and laundry facilities. Between the free high-speed internet with WiFi, and satellite TVs in the lobby and recreation pavilion, there’s plenty to keep South Fork Campground campers entertained and connected to the outside world on an RV vacation.

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The Great Outdoors

The natural surroundings are another bonus, as South Fork Campground’s tall cottonwood trees provide plenty of privacy, shade, and a lush, green camping environment. There’s even a playground for the kiddos. South Fork Campground is pet-friendly as well, so make sure to bring Fido along in your campervan rental.The Rio Grande River is a popular spot for anglers hoping to catch a trophy rainbow or brown trout. Definitely pack fishing equipment in your travel trailer, especially if you’re planning to book an RV in Rio Grande County during the summertime. South Fork is celebrated for currently having the longest stretch of Gold Medal Waters in the entire state of Colorado, and the South Fork Campground happens to be situated right on the river banks. Another great way to discover the aquatic habitats is by rafting, kayaking, or canoeing around the pristine waters.The campground is very accessible to the expansive Rio Grande National Forest area. Landlubbers can take their pick from hiking, biking, or horseback riding around miles and miles of Southern Colorado's beautiful mountain trails, which are covered in evergreen and aspen trees. ATV and 4-Wheeling enthusiasts will have fun trekking this wild terrain as well. Traveling here during the winter is a great time to explore the back-country on snowshoes, nordic skis, snowmobiles, or fat bikes.With a campsite at South Fork Campground, you’ll find many opportunities for unwinding and socializing right on the premises. After a day of epic outdoor adventures, share stories and photos with fellow travelers at the campground’s pot-luck suppers, 4th of July BBQ, and the BBQ and events pavilion.

Exploring the Area

No need to travel far from South Fork Campground to come across diverse services and supplies. Should you be in need of any last-minute camping items during your stay here, pop over to browse the South Fork Campground Country Store. There’s also a propane cylinder filling and in-park RV propane service available at the facility. Sporting and recreation suppliers are located just a short distance away from the campground as well.South Fork Campground is typically open from the beginning of May through the beginning of October, which is a lovely time of year to road trip around the surrounding area in a rental RV. Make sure to cruise around soaking up Southern Colorado’s amazing scenery on routes such as the Silver Thread Scenic Byway. Have a camera and binoculars ready to capture the breathtaking landscape and to do some wildlife-viewing. Natural beauty abounds in every season here.There are many historical and cultural attractions as well as sightseeing and other recreation to be found around South Fork. Taking a train ride around the countryside or playing a round of golf at nearby courses are just a few of the many relaxing activities you can enjoy on a day trip from your Rio Grande riverfront RV site. When hunger strikes or you’re in the mood for some shopping excursions, discover a unique selection of restaurants close by your campsite, as well as eclectic shops and art galleries.

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