$30
Cayton
Closed for the season
Total sites: 16
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
9,360 ft
53°F
38°F
38°F
no signal
San Juan National Forest › Mancos/Dolores Ranger District › Colorado
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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.
Campsite Reviews (124)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 73% | |
| 4 star | 18% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 2% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@KathleenR03798 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #23
Cleanest bathrooms.
@JamieZ9168008E · Camped on Sep 15, 2025 at Campsite #18
Cayton campground is easy to access and the sights are spacious. The host was very friendly and helpful.
@WilliamL82CDA1 · Camped on Sep 11, 2025 at Campsite #23
Campground was nice. Very clean restrooms. Site 23 is very close to 22. Thankfully no one was staying in 23.
@DouglasJ264140 · Camped on Sep 9, 2025 at Campsite #15
Campground host was excellent! One of the best we have ever had. Campsite was nice and clean and right by the river. Would have given it a better rating but highway noise at site 15 is pretty bad. Sounded like a truck was coming thru the tent. Other than that, it was great. Maybe one of the sites further from the road would be better.
@DouglasJ264140 · Camped on Sep 9, 2025 at Campsite #15
Campground host was excellent! One of the best we have ever had. Campsite was nice and clean and right by the river. Would have given it a better rating but highway noise at site 15 is pretty bad. Sounded like a truck was coming thru the tent. Other than that, it was great. Maybe one of the sites further from the road would be better.
@DouglasJ264140 · Camped on Sep 9, 2025 at Campsite #15
Campground host was excellent! One of the best we have ever had. Campsite was nice and clean and right by the river. Would have given it a better rating but highway noise at site 15 is pretty bad. Sounded like a truck was coming thru the tent. Other than that, it was great. Maybe one of the sites further from the road would be better.
@DeborahP845813 · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #4
Beautiful campground with fabulous camp hosts, close to other attractions in Ouray and Telluride.
@RichD7653508 · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #22
The hosts were wonderful; they really made us feel welcome. The campground was quiet and gave us access to this beautiful area.
@AmyH6621534 · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #4
Outside of all of the bathrooms have 24 hour, fluorescent lights blazing into the night sky, obliterating any possibility of seeing stars. The bathrooms stink of putrid chemical deodorizers. Are we in a cheap, roadside motel or in the middle of a glorious wilderness?
@MichelleJ65569 · Camped on Aug 26, 2025 at Campsite #6
We really enjoyed this site, the camp host was an awesome host and camping along the river was wonderful.
@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.
@JoelW8390980 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #23
Only spent one night but the whole experience was great. Toilets were clean, campground clean, host friendly.
@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.
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