Cayton Campground
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About Cayton Campground
Cayton Campground is a national park campground at San Juan National Forest in Dolores County, Colorado. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches San Juan National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Cayton Campground 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 70 ft. Campers rate it 4.3/5 across 62 reviews.
Other campgrounds at San Juan National Forest include Burro Bridge and South Mineral.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 64 · 2024: 79 · 2025: 90
Location
Address
Rico, Colorado
Coordinates
37.7714, -107.9772
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 253 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Burro Bridge
San Juan National Forest
Matterhorn Cabin
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Matterhorn
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Woods Lake
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Sunshine
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
South Mineral
San Juan National Forest
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Cayton Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Cayton Campground?
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 Cayton Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Cayton Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Cayton Campground right now?
Cayton Campground 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 Cayton Campground located?
Cayton Campground is located in San Juan National Forest, near Rico, Colorado.
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