$22
Purgatoire
Total sites: 20
Available Today: 18 FF*
Available this Weekend: 2 + 7 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 18 FF*
Available this Weekend: 2 + 7 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
9,709 ft
72°F
50°F
50°F
no signal
Pike and San Isabel National Forests › San Carlos Ranger District › Colorado
› Fremont County
› Canon City
› Purgatoire Campground
Purgatoire Campground, CO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Purgatoire Campground is located in the San Carlos Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (1 hr 55 min southwest of Pueblo, CO) with an elevation of 9,709 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 14 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. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (41)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 66% | |
| 4 star | 22% | |
| 3 star | 10% | |
| 2 star | 0% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
@MelodyW2498090 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #9
The campground is remote and nestled at the base of the mountain. The deer watches us from across the meadow every evening. The campers were all quiet and respectful. The hike was magnificent, wild flowers, waterfalls and a lake. Fishing in the Purgatoir river was not successful due to many branches in the water. North Lake is 15 minutes from the campground. This is a lovely campground to escape the hustle and enjoy nature to it's fullest. There is a water pump behind the bathrooms by the trailhead. You will need a container to tote the water because there is not a connection for a hose. We filled our tank up at the Monument Lake Resort for $6.00. There are bear proof trash cans for your kitchen waste. Mark, the host was very helpful. Space 9 has room for only one vehicle if you are in an RV.
@kevinj6487226 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #9
thank you
@BertL523780602 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #7
Always enjoy coming up here!
@LynnA9322783 · Camped on Jul 23, 2024 at Campsite #9
It was a beautiful area. The host, Mark, was so helpful and just a pleasure to talk to. It took a day to adjust to the altitude (9800 ft) but after that it was just wonderful.
@Christoph90008 · Camped on Jul 17, 2024 at Campsite #22
wonderful, somewhat remote, campground, next to great hiking and fishing!!
@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #2
Site #2 is awesome! Your Site 3 neighbor is the camp host and there is only one other campsite nearby on the other side of the road. Lots of new Aspen clones sprouting up all around. Very private!
@MicaelaHA58806 · Camped on Jun 12, 2024 at Campsite #4
Site was great, the parking space was a bit tight, but it worked great for a small camper. Access to the creek behind the site made it a beautiful location. The afternoon sun was brutal, so be prepared with an awning. Restroom was clean and camp host was very pleasant.
@hopeV3403501 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #8
No phone, no lights, no internet, no kids acting like fools (at least on this past trip) just nature and quiet, plus the camp host was nice too. Thank you
@RobertH1222975 · Camped on Aug 13, 2023 at Campsite #22
Mark was a great host - he walked his rounds so that he could get to know the campers. My conversation with other campers confirmed my opinion. Great trail along a branch of the Purgatoire river just outside the campground.
@SaritaT9E53875 · Camped on Jul 25, 2023 at Campsite #2
Just beautiful as always. The flies were awful. The campground was clean and the host was right beside us. Lock up your trash and food. There are bears.
@nickr7905149 · Camped on Jul 17, 2023 at Campsite #18
Private- remote- rustic-altitude- flies
@LisaC6980823 · Camped on Jul 14, 2023 at Campsite #14
The vault toilets were completely full and really gross. There are no pictures of the sites on the website, so we had to reserve them 'blind'. The three sites we reserved looked close to each other on the map but in reality, were quite separated by trees and terraine. We weren't able to gather as a family like we thought we could. Our camper barely fit in the space and took some creative placement (and a lot of work) to make it fit. There was no dumpster and we had to pack out all of our trash. The small trash cans provided were not adequate. On the bright side, the campground was clean, the cute little towns nearby had gas and supplies, and the lake provided lots of water fun for our family. The access road is described on recreation.gov as not passable by RVs/Campers but we found the road in very good condition and not a problem at all. With better attention to the toilets, trash and online pics, I would be able to give the campground a higher rating.
@StacyH4936231 · Camped on Jul 3, 2023 at Campsite #15
The campground was clean and quiet. It is easily accessed from the highway. The vault toilets were clean and the drinking water was centrally located in the camp. The area was beautiful and well-maintained. I will definitely stay here again!
@VSB9237749 · Camped on Jul 2, 2023 at Campsite #18
Camp host, Mark, was super nice.
@MichaelO624286 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #20
Many fellow tent campers. Sites are widely spaced apart. Not really any tent pads but the parking areas can be used. We were there over Memorial day weekend and the nearby trails were wet or covered in snow. The birds were out though. Happy to have hummingbirds at our site! Lots of small trees available for hammock-ing. Overall, this area is remote. And thats a good thing!
@KlausB3244297 · Camped on Sep 2, 2022 at Campsite #22
Great tent camping, listened to the creek at night and enjoyed all the trees and shade around us. There is hiking right from the grounds and most sites are well spaced apart from each other.
@LynnR9660293 · Camped on Aug 19, 2022 at Campsite #2
Our host was very accommodating. The campsites and bathroom were clean. I have camped here before and will definitely be back.
@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Aug 16, 2022 at Campsite #22
Beautiful for those of us that like rustic/natural campsites. Unfortunately I picked the monsoon season to be there, although very green also very muddy.
@BarbaraS935217 · Camped on Aug 14, 2022
Beautiful spot. Uncrowned.
@hopeV3403501 · Camped on Jul 20, 2022 at Campsite #21
Nice, shady with lots of hikes in the surrounding area. I only wish it was a bit quieter as some of the nearby sites let their kids scream and slam trailer doors way after the sun went down.
With the other nearby campgrounds closed for the season I can understand this area being full but control the kids who scream at each other like banshees
With the other nearby campgrounds closed for the season I can understand this area being full but control the kids who scream at each other like banshees
@KennyM2307418 · Camped on Jul 17, 2022 at Campsite #8
Really nice campground at the end of a 4-mile unpaved road. The road can be a bit rough in spots, but we did not have any problems pulling our 29' fifth wheel up it. There are three distinct loops at the campground. Four sites right on the river are really nice but limited to tents and very small RVs. The center loop has numerous campgrounds with meadow and forest spots. Say's it's an equestrian loop, but we've not seen any horses in our three trips to the campground. The upper loop is where we stayed. Great views of the meadow below. Lots of wildlife in the area - deer, bears, birds. The river is small at this elevation, but full of wild brook trout that readily take dry flies. Several sites are reservable and are the best bet if you are pulling a travel trailer or driving a motor home. Be sure you know the dimensions of the site. We've seen folks on more than one occasion struggle to get their rig to fit the site they had. All in all, one of our favorite campgrounds in southern Colorado. An easy drive into Cuchara or La Veta for a meal too.
@RobertL7452920 · Camped on Jul 14, 2022 at Campsite #14
no issues.
@DavidS3927304 · Camped on Jul 8, 2022
Great host
Clean
Got to have fire in fire ring
Clean
Got to have fire in fire ring
@BartV9701080 · Camped on Jun 29, 2022 at Campsite #4
This is a pretty remote and very quiet campground. Had a spot right on the river side. The valley trail is a beautiful hike through woods along the river and up to the headwaters. Even the blowdown areas from the recent storm are extremely interesting and the regrowth is something you don’t usually get to experience up close. (Handy to pick up a perfect walking stick everywhere as well). Clean toilets.
@WesleyK2721524 · Camped on Jun 8, 2022 at Campsite #2
Great campsite. Remote enough to be away from it all, but not too far from civilization. Site #02 couldn't have been more perfect, with steady sounds of the river, great relative privacy, and nice views. We had our 19ft travel trailer and it fit with aplomb. I will hit this campsite again, you can be sure.
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