State: Colorado
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 18
Electric: 7
Elevation: 7743
County: Dolores
Free: No
Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information
About: West Dolores Campground is similar to Mavreeso and just a mile up the road. From Dolores, travel 21 miles north on Colorado Highway 145 and Forest Rd. 535 to the campground entrance. There are 18 campsites on 10 acres near the river. Most are shady and level, and several are suitable for large RVs. A site near the restroom is designated for wheelchair access and has electricity, 7 campsites have electricity, and 2 picnic tables are available. There are 10 reservable sites, 3 with electricity, and 8 non-reservable sites.
Fees: na
Usage: Heavy
Water: Potable Water
Restrooms: na
Directions: Directions from Dolores, Colorado: Travel 21 miles north on Colorado Hwy 145 and Forest Development Road #535 to campground entrance.
West Dolores is one of three campgrounds along the West Dolores Road (Forest Rd. 535), which branches north from Colorado Highway 145 about 13 miles northeast of Dolores. The road follows the West Dolores River almost to its headwaters in the Lizard Head Wilderness. Side roads lead into the backcountry. After 32 miles, the road rejoins the highway 6 miles north of Rico. The road has a gravel surface, but the last 6 miles are steep, narrow, and not recommended for trailers.