Vallecito Campground is adjacent to Vallecito Creek and the Weminuche Wilderness. 80 sites in four loops are shaded by stately conifers. Most sites are large and fairly level. The few by the creek are quickly occupied."

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Vallecito Campground
The Vallecito Campground is one of the largest and most popular on the Forest.
The campground is adjacent to Vallecito Creek and the Weminuche Wilderness. At 8,000 feet, its 80 sites in four loops are shaded by stately conifers. Most sites are large and fairly level. The few by the creek are quickly occupied.

Elevation:	8,000 Feet
Max Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	80
Reservation Contact:	local
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

There is limited parking for the heavily used Vallecito Creek Trail, a major access point for the wilderness, at the north end of the campground.

Directions from Bayfield, Colorado: Travel 20 miles north on County Road 501, then turn right on County Road 500 for 3 miles.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Late May through Labor Day Weekend

Activities:		Remarks	On Site
	Sailing	Vallecito Reservoir	No
	Other Watercraft	Boat rentals at Vallecito Reservoir	No
	Boat Launching	Graham Creek Campground and other private launching areas around Vallecito Reservoir	No
	Camping	Vallecito Campground	Yes
	RV Camping	Vallecito Campground	Yes
	Trailer Camping	Convenient trailer space (26' maximum)	Yes
	Tent Camping		Yes
	Cold Water Fishing	Vallecito Reservoir. Because of heavy use, fishing in Vallecito Creek within the Wilderness is restricted to artificial flies and lures.	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Roads and trails around Vallecito Reservoir	No
	Horseback Riding	Stable at Vallecito Reservoir	No
	Recreation Cabin Use	Virginia's Circle S Lodge	No
	Mountain Biking	Roads and trails (Except Wilderness) around Vallecito Reservoir	No
	Canoeing	Vallecito Reservoir	No
	Picnicking		Yes
	Viewing Scenery		Yes

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