$24
Alvarado
Total sites: 50
Available Today: 39 FF*
Available this Weekend: 15 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 39 FF*
Available this Weekend: 15 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests › San Carlos Ranger District › Colorado
› Custer County
› Westcliffe
› Alvarado Campground
Alvarado Campground, CO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Alvarado Campground is located in the San Carlos Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (1 hr 21 min west of Pueblo, CO) with an elevation of 9,032 feet. There are a total of 50 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 42 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $24.00 to $46.00. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (98)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 70% | |
| 4 star | 17% | |
| 3 star | 6% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@HopeH229C2409E · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #2
This campground was such a gem! There is a creek that runs through several campsites. Campsite 2 is beyond beautiful. The dogwood trees surrounding the campsite plus a private spot at the creek were just perfect. Bathrooms were clean and close by. As well as dumpsters/water.
@HeatherS702716 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #38
The campsite was fantastic! The view was amazing. There were lots of open first come first serve sites. The campground was well taken care of and the camp host was very helpful when we were having camper issues. I will be back!
@JamieH5333373 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #4
Beautifully aired and maintained campground. The pit toilets ran out of paper the last day we were there, but that could be a random anomaly. There is water but its very mineral-rich and highly chlorinated, so you may want to bring your own for drinking and cooking. We didnt mind it, but our guests found it off-putting. Great hiking trails within walking distance. Will definitely be back.
@AdrianH326DC7F · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #26
Great campground in a pretty location. Everything was well maintained and clean.
@RobertN6611454 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #7
Sites we immaculately clean & kept up, & hosts were terrific!
@LawrenceC94977 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #29
Thank for having clean outhouses and running water!
@PeterQ3D3B96A1 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #6
We have been camping at Alvarado for more 40 years. We raised our children up here. The Host is always helpful. Water quality is great. The view can't be beat .
@JulieLouE3B27F · Camped on Sep 20, 2024 at Campsite #26
Beautiful campgrounds with really nice hosts! Loved it !
@MichaelM541440 · Camped on Aug 3, 2024 at Campsite #38
Clean and well maintained
@SherryD2C826EA · Camped on Aug 2, 2024 at Campsite #E1
We have been going to Alvarado Campground for at least 30 years. And it has been a pleasure for us. The campground has always been clean on the grounds and in the portable outhouses. The hosts are always amazing and helpful.
@VicBF5C68D0EBA · Camped on Jul 15, 2024 at Campsite #3
Beautiful campsite and a great location! Very clean and well-maintained. Was very quiet the nights I was there. Great local access to some beautiful trails.
@GlenR8B82108AB · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #21
Clean, quiet, beautiful views of the valley. Trails close by.
@JoyH9920179 · Camped on Jul 6, 2024 at Campsite #35
The camp hosts- Patti and Tim were amazing. Alvaredo campground is an old campsite- some sites have been updated and improved. We prefer the older ones. Weekends are loud- so many people- most are quiet by 10 pm. Access to the Rainbow Trail is a bonus.
@JerredM9315048 · Camped on Jul 2, 2024 at Campsite #26
Restrooms were clean and well maintained. Host was very friendly and helpful. Overall campgrounds are nice and enjoyable with different sites that are accommodating to many types of campers.
@AnnieW82FE24C9 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #21
This site is very level with newer picnic tables. It has decent AT&T signal. It has some shade during the day. It is described as a double site. We had two trailers in it, and it was a tight fit. There are wider double sites (and some not labeled as doubles) in the campground.
@LindaR3889509 · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #35
This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds we've visited. Our tent site was secluded and surrounded by aspen trees. The views east across the valley were spectacular. The stars at night seemed incredibly close and bright. Several major trails into the mountains behind the campground begin at the end of the campground. The facilities were clean and the camp host was most accommodating and helpful. Alvarado is a great place.
@RobinH9361387 · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #7
Beautiful campground! The camp hosts (Tim and Patty if I recall) were terrific, very friendly and kept the campground spotless! We're already looking forward to our next visit!
@JacobB1049072 · Camped on Jun 26, 2024 at Campsite #27
Clean, beautiful, well taken care of, as usual. This season's camp host is on the ball and extremely helpful. Doing a great job keeping the campground looking amazing!
@KassidyN3C2212 · Camped on Jun 21, 2024 at Campsite #39
Nice, secluded place with pretty views. Only a 15 minute drive from town and lots of hiking spots in the surrounding area.
@lauram1165586 · Camped on Jun 2, 2024 at Campsite #E3
When I arrived the end of May, after asking about the trails from camp, the hosts first words were a horse had a heart attack upthere last year. While Westcliff is at 7800, the campground is 25 minutes away at 9000 and the trails go UPHILL next to camp. We couldnt do as much riding because the elevation was very taxing on my (otherwise healthy) horse. The Equestrian water situation was bad. You have to transport water in buckets UP from the human campground (spigots here dont attach to hoses and the nearest horse camp spigot was broken). No dumpsters for manure. Poorly designed and most trailer parking areas were not level. There were 2 spacious corrals below the camp (but now hauling water downhill) and a pit toilet. Hosts were new and very nice as was local NFS ranger Maudie. They all apologized for the water issue (the cistern also broke the 2nd day, so the only water in camp was from the stream). It had beautiful views of Pikes Peak and snow capped mountains behind camp.
@JillM5029136 · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #29
Beautiful, quiet and clean camping!
@NicoleHE33E539 · Camped on Sep 8, 2023 at Campsite #47
Beautiful site (#47) tucked into the forest. There was a restroom across from the car parking that was in great condition and was restocked daily. The camp ground was busy but everyone was respectful. We will definitely be back!
@PeterM4881533 · Camped on Sep 5, 2023 at Campsite #3
A bit out of the way, however, the views are great and the sites are well spaced our.
@MarkP6983494 · Camped on Jul 25, 2023 at Campsite #9
Nice, quiet campground. We were surprised how empty it was mid week.
@StevenS1501716 · Camped on Jul 23, 2023 at Campsite #33
Alvarado Campground ended up being a total surprise and well be back when we need a couple of days of decompressing in the mountains. Its going to be dry camping no water hookups, no electric, and no sewer dump site. I would have given Alvarado a 5-star rating, except for the fact that you cannot use a hose to fill up your RVs water tank at any of the many water spigots around the campground. I was fortunate enough to have a pair of collapsible camping buckets and a funnel that attaches to the fresh water inlet, so I was able to put water into the tank. It took a while, but it did the job.The campsites are fairly far apart; we had a large group (too large if you look at the limits) that was spread between the sites on both sides of our site, and we could barely hear them. Site 33 had a relatively flat pull in, so leveling with blocks was simple. There is a downhill walk to the picnic table; this was somewhat difficult for my disabled wife, but she was able to make it. Trees are all around the site, offering good shade. A stream runs through the campground, although not next to site 33. Pit bathrooms are located conveniently close and are maintained several times a day. Deer wander through the campground all the time, and we were buzz-bombed by hummingbirds and stared at by squirrels and chipmunks. The fire pit was handy - we had a wood fire both nights of our trip and enjoyed the warmth of the fire at night at 9200 feet. Some of the upper loop sites have a view looking east toward the valley, and I noticed that some had steep driveways - definitely not recommended for RVs. If youre looking for an inexpensive, quiet, accessible (3 hours away from Denver), and beautiful campground, Alvarado is awesome.
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