Cayton Campground, CO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Cayton Campground is located in the Mancos/Dolores Ranger District, San Juan National Forest (2 hrs 16 min north of Farmington, NM) with an elevation of 9,360 feet. There are a total of 16 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 42 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 11 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $32.00. Some amenities include dump station. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.

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4.7 out of 5

5 star		76%
4 star		19%
3 star		2%
2 star		1%
1 star		2%

@less3788022 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #15

Campground is excellent. Beautiful location, great site's, not over crowded and camp hosts were great. They also did a great job of keeping everything clean.

@michaelk687828 · Camped on Aug 9, 2025 at Campsite #13

Great campsite.

@JanetK7081807 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #14

Only stayed one night but plan to return in the fall. Facility was excellent for

@KarlG1C0E6F537 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #20

WThe campgrounds are meticulously maintained, with the bathrooms being cleaned twice daily. During our stay, the camp hosts diligently mowed the road shoulders throughout the camp. The Camp hosts exhibited exceptional kindness and were incredibly helpful. We wholeheartedly endorse this site for its breathtaking views and ideal weather conditions.

@CurtisME70B62E · Camped on Jul 29, 2025 at Campsite #19

Clean campground but too close to the highway and your fellow campers

@irvinedCA84952 · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #14

Although we have camped in the region of Colorado for many years, this was our first visit to Cayton. It was a wonderful experience with a well managed campground and excellent camp hosts. Camp hosts Sharon and Dale were fantastic. They were very helpful with our camp setup and provided some excellent suggestions on nearby places to explore. They went out of their way to make our visit to their campground an enjoyable experience.

@SarahK3888645 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #4

Dale was such a great and kind campground host. The site was beautiful, in pristine condition, and the bathrooms were in great shape. So thankful for my visit here!

@VickyH2383518 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #22

Wonderful camp hosts! Clean bathrooms!

@BettieC7F4F3D8 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #2

The campground hosts at Cayton were so friendly, helpful and conscientious. They cruised through the campground regularly, letting people know they were available if you needed anything. The grounds and toilets were exceptionally clean. It was quiet (OK, maybe my grandsons were a little loud), the campers didnt display outside lights after 9:00. This is all due to the diligence of the hosts. I hope they come back next summer.

@DebbieM9241459 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #15

It is a beautiful place.

@JamesW5759385 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #21

The campground host were very nice and friendly. The bathrooms were very clean and smelled nice.

@JacquesNB8FF61 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #14

Arrived to Cayton CG for a much anticipated 7-day vacation to discover that our 30-ft trailer (with one slide out) did not fit in reserved site. Thankfully, camp hosts Dale and Sharon were more than willing to help us relocate to another campsite. Their hospitality and positivity helped turn a negative and stressful situation into a win-win solution. In addition, they showered our two granddaughters with lots of love and gifted them with Smokey the Bear coloring books, postcards, and storybooks. Recommended activities: SUP on Trout Lake, Hikes: Trestle Road (Hope Lake Road) and Hope Lake Trail

@SusanR8932053 · Camped on Jul 5, 2025 at Campsite #2

Lovely campground. We stayed in a basic site which was much more spacious and beautiful than the electric sites. We went for the one hike accessible to the campground. You can walk for as long as you want. There is water available to fill up your rv.

@JohnA1386005 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #2

Weve camped at Cayton a half dozen times and always enjoyed it. Weve have better sites than #2 but it is still okay. Restrooms were all well maintained and having access to the RV dump station is a plus. One minor complaint are the other campers driving by our site at excessive speed rising a cloud of dust.

@Elizabeth19E94 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #2

Wonderful hosts, nice spaced and sized sites. Dirt roads so expect dust but easy to navigate in campground. Road going in needs some work and tight. No cell service in park

@JayP9688725 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #24

The hosts were on top of things and the campground looks great.

@KenM8869751 · Camped on Jun 17, 2025 at Campsite #11

Cayton campground near telluride was the best. Our site was just 40 feet from the Delores river. I could see the trout. The cleanest rest rooms Ive seen. The park could not have been better. It took us 7 hours to get to the park, I was beat. I had trouble backing into the site. The hosts were Dale and Sharon. Dale offered to help, got it on the first shot. They helped us numerous times, many thanks

@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Jun 14, 2025 at Campsite #4

Cleanest bathrooms and camp sites. Camp hosts were very friendly and most helpful.

@VictorT2B617DF · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #23

Beautiful campground. The hosts are amazing. We stayed in loop B. Be aware that sites 23 and 24 are a few feet away. The rest of the sites on that loop are excellent.

@RobertL7452920 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #14

Camp ground well layed out and well maintained, pit bathrooms were as clean as i have ever seen, camp hosts were excellent, we will be back again next year

@SteveJ4007832 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #4

1. Camp host were very nice.2. It is excellent that some forest service (including this one) has electric installed. The forest service needs to add this at other campgrounds.3. Most of the site are large to accommodate bigger campers.

@RobertB6182770 · Camped on Jun 9, 2025 at Campsite #12

Beautiful campground not far from Telluride. Camp hosts were very helpful and friendly. May have to visit again!

@TracyC8170684 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #12

Wow. We loved our time here and will be back. Camp hosts were amazing. Bathrooms were spotless. Snag one of the FCFS spots in the back along the river. Privacy and no highway noise w electricity

@KathleenB29531 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #4

One of our favorite places. The hosts this year are very friendly and are doing a great job keeping everything clean.

@MichaelH990269 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #6

We stayed in Loop A, #6 where we had a view of the Dolores River. Although the space was very near the road, it was the only spot at the end of Loop A. Restrooms were very convenient and were the cleanest we have seen. The campground host was very friendly and helpful. We will be going back!

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