Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central CO)
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About Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central CO)
Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central CO) is a national park campground at Rio Grande National Forest in Mineral County, Colorado. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central CO) is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 100 ft. Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 97 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Rio Grande National Forest include Elwood Cabin, Alder Guard Station, Off Cow Camp Cabin and Fitton Guard Station Cabin.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 56 · 2024: 67 · 2025: 72
Location
Address
Del Norte, Colorado
Coordinates
37.5381, -106.7961
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 292 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
West Fork Campground
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East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO)
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Elwood Cabin
Rio Grande National Forest
Alder Guard Station
Rio Grande National Forest
Off Cow Camp Cabin
Rio Grande National Forest
Fitton Guard Station Cabin
Rio Grande National Forest
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Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central CO) FAQ
How far in advance should I book Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central CO)?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central CO)?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central CO). During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central CO) right now?
Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central CO) is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central CO) located?
Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (South Central CO) is located in Rio Grande National Forest, near Del Norte, Colorado.
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