Colorado camping

[Ricky T]

Looking for recommendations for me and my wife to camp (in a tent) sometime after Labor Day in Colorado. Creek or lake with some fishing close is a must. And close enough to a relatively large town for Kathy not to kill me and leave me for the wolves. Not too wilderness but not too touristy if you know what I mean. Seeing a lot of places closing after Labor Day. Thanks

[Easttxbowman]

Williams creek just up the road from Pagosa Springs. Camping, a resovoir, a creek and plenty of hiking.

[Stickslinger92]

I would second the Pagosa Springs area. Beautiful area for sure.

[aggie11]

I would say the same. I have went to the area elk hunting the last 3 years and it is really nice.

[ladrones]

I like the San Juan Mtns in La Plata county. I also like the areas in Delores county.

[TX03RUBI]

Pagosa. Head north on 160 about 6-7 miles, and turn right on East Fork Rd. The road is appprox 10-12 miles of campable ground all right on the San Juan River. Tons of established primitive campsites along the way, with outhouses every few miles. Usually the first 2-3 miles you will see campers. The further back you go the less people you will see.

[Ricky T]

Thanks, guys

[Mudslinger]

Great suggestions mentioned above!

[easeup]

Those are all good recommendations. This thread must have a plug for Lake City also. Absolutely stunning scenery near a much smaller town than Pagosa or Durango. and you can have a real good chance of putting your eye on a moose or two.

[Ricky T]

Done Lake City, easeup. Did see moose. One toad mule deer buck. Had rain but over all the scenery was great!

[HDWRENCH]

Buckles lake near pagosa

[Hawkpuppy 1]

Anywhere between South Fork and Lake City

[In-Yo-Grill]

Pagosa Springs - Jackson Mountain. dispersed free camping.

[7sdad]

Lake Vallecito is a great place to camp.