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San Juan National Forest · USDA Forest Service · Rico, CO
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About Cayton Campground
- 27 campsites
- $30–$41 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.7/5 from 196 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
- Activities: Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking
Cayton Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145) and the Dolores River. Visitors enjoy the area for its great fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities.The Dolores River is a popular fishing destination that can often be crowded on summer weekends. Anglers will find rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. The area boasts some excellent trails. The Colorado Trail follows the ridge across Bolam Pass. The Lizard Head and Cross Mountain Trails near Lizard Head Pass lead to alpine basins surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks. The Barlow Creek Road continues past the campgr…
Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.
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| Campground | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
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| Junction Creek Campground San Juan National Forest | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
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| Vallecito Campground San Juan National Forest | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Williams Creek Campground San Juan National Forest | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| West Fork Campground San Juan National Forest | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
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