Camping at Mancos

The next time you’re headed to Southwestern Colorado’s numerous attractions, including Mesa Verde National Park and Durango, think about escaping to a small campground nestled in a Ponderosa Pine forest with views of Jackson Gulch Reservoir: Mancos State Park. Launch your hand-powered boat or sailboat in the wakeless reservoir or take a nature hike on one of the many trails, including the connection to the Denver-to-Durango Colorado Trail.

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32 campsites in two campgrounds
The park has two campgrounds – Main and West – on two sides of the reservoir with a total of 32 campsites. View a Mancos State Park Area Map for campground locations. All sites have fire pits and picnic tables. The campgrounds have vault toilets and drinking water, but no electrical hookups. Vault restrooms have been added in the main campground and in the west campground. Along the northwest side of the reservoir, there are nine campsites (primarily for tent campers) with toilets but no drinking water nearby.

Check-out time is at noon. A dump station is located at the exit of the main campground for the use of those holding a valid camping pass and vehicle pass. Please use this facility for disposal of all waste water to protect water quality and maintain a clean and healthy environment within the park.  There are some campsites and restrooms accessible to persons with disabilities. The campsite fee is $16 per night and a valid State Parks vehicle pass is required on each vehicle (see Fees).

In addition to the campsites, two yurts are available at sites 22 and 24.  Reservations are required.  Yurts are $60 per night and a valid State Parks vehicle pass is required on each vehicle. 

Winter Camping
The Mancos yurts and campground are open throughout the winter. Sites in the main campground are open and plowed. Drinking water is available at the campground throughout the winter.  The west road and campground are not open after the first significant snow of the season.