Pros: -clean bathrooms…read more-friendly staff -affordable stay Cons: -bugs everywhere, but surrounding area not so much (mosquitos) -bathrooms are like temporary construction site bathrooms, not very comfortable -camp sites are on top of each other- sleeping about 20 feet away from your neighbor

Paid $400 deposit - medical situation required us to cancel 3+ weeks out - the most convoluted…read morerefund policy resulted in only a $150 refund- took 3 phone calls from them to attempt to explain policy- be forewarned don't cancel or expect to get screwed!!

Highly recommend. Clean amenities and friendly owners/ staff. Will stay again if ever passing…read morethrough. Made our stay easy and welcoming.

Enjoyed a week in this fabulous place. I highly recommend it to all who are looking for beauty, and…read morepeaceful environment. The people here are wonderful.

The best natural hot springs anywhere! We make it a point to include Pagosa Springs on our…read morevacation plans. One day at the springs is equal to a week's relaxing vacation.

Great RV park. Owner is very helpful with things to do in the area. Check in was easy. Very pretty…read morepark

Diggin' It!…read more However, for full disclosure, we went rather late in the fishing season (mid July) for optimal fishing success! We stayed at El Vado Lake State Park, rolled in on a Saturday afternoon and there were a fair amount of campers there at that time. However, most were recreational boaters, skiing and such. But by Sunday night they rolled out and we damn near had the entire campground, and lake, to ourselves. It was awesome! During our weeklong stay we only caught about six keepers (small mouth bass), but tons of babies! Early Spring must be awesome fishing, and according to the nearby Ranger, right after the ice thaws it's amazing! Duly Noted! The campground is very nice with decent showers nearby, running water and each site has really nice sturdy covers to keep out of both the sun and rain. If I were to list a negative point it might be the fact that the bank is rather steep and rocky. So bank fishing isn't the greatest, but we plan on giving it another go earlier in the season. And so should you!

I was pleasantly surprised at this state park. The scenery is great! Unfortunately, there were no…read moretrees for shade, and no internet service, even with Verizon, although I did manage to snag a few minutes during my stay. I have heard of people using other roads to get there, but if you use 112, you should be fine. Photos - https://landcruisingadventure.blogspot.com/2019/07/el-vado-state-park-new-mexico.html

Beautiful place. Cold nights year round. Nightly Frost expected even in the warmest months of summerread more

We came up here and seen the established campgrounds had already been occupied and I really wasn't…read moreinterested in camping with neighbors. We drove a little ways in and sought at a clear space, slight slope, off of a dirt road. We walked in and foraged our spot. I definitely liked what we had found and carved out as our own. We stayed here one night unfortunately, I personally would have rather we stayed another few night but the husband likes to camp lakeside and the only place to do that really is at the west neighboring el vado/heron lake. We made wonderful memories here. I would definitely come back

Beautiful location. Reminds me of Sedona the way the river runs in front and the restaurants are…read moreon the other side facing us. Many temperatures to choose from also has a swimming pool. Nice way to spend an afternoon with views of the mountains all around. Down side is it can be pricey, so when they ask if you're a local, tell them Durango zip 81301. That'll get you half price! Enjoy

Our first experience with the McCauley Hot Springs in Jemez Springs was so fun that we decided to…read morefind another one in Colorado near Pagosa Springs. I mean, who wants to pay $74 a day to splash around hot water with hundreds of other people? After some googling, we figured we'd try this spot after whitewater rafting. This place is kinda interesting in that it's literally right on the Piedra River, but it's along a section of the river where the hot springs bubble up so you're literally in the river blocked off by man-made dams that you can adjust and/or make new pools by yourself. So if you're headed west out of Pagosa Springs, it's about a 17 mile drive on US 160. You'll pass the turnoff for Chimney Rock on your left (south). US 160 will go north, and you'll see a clearing with some cabins advertising for pinon nuts and a brown sign indicating a turnoff for First Fork Road on your right. You'll want to turn in here. First Fork Road is also known as Piedra Road and Forest Service Route 622. You'll pass a bunch of cabins and camping sites, and the road will be a gravel/washboard/dirt kind of road. It's actually pretty well maintained. It is a little narrow at times with a very steep dropoff, so just be a little careful when you're driving on it. I drove my rental Jetta, and it was entirely fine, but it's probably awful in the winter. You'll take it for 6.7 miles, and you'll come upon a sign on your right with an intersection for Monument Park Road to your right and a parking area for the Sheep Creek Trailhead on your left. You'll want to park in the parking area and take the Sheep Creek Trailhead. Apparently, the signs tell you to register, but all the papers were filled. You would think that they would come around and refresh the papers, but I guess not. The trail starts off easy, but then becomes a bunch of switchbacks and then a very steep descent. You'll be climbing down 800 feet in about 3/4s of a mile. There are places where the trail has been modified or an old part of the trail been closed off, but they're easily discernible. Just make sure you keep to the right every time there's a possible fork. You'll hit a sign about fishing lures and then an open meadow. Take the fork to the right, and it'll cut across the meadow and follow the river upstream. You'll then hit another fork where the trail goes right upwards and another fork that goes down towards the river. Take the upwards right fork. You'll walk about another 3/4s of a mile and you'll enter another clearing after several obvious campsites. Walk towards the river at this point, and you'll see to your left the springs on the banks of the river. I think there must be several other pools upstream from the clearing as we heard voices from there, but we didn't go exploring. The pools are about 100 degrees and they're pretty shallow. I think it's interesting because you can feel the hot water and then you can also feel the cold water from the Piedra River coming in and you can adjust the temperature utilizing the rocks. It's pretty brackish though because there's a lot of silt. In the muddy areas, the mud is super hot too. Apparently clothing is optional, but as there was a bunch of people camping out, there was no skinny dipping this time. ;) I think it's pretty cool when you're sitting in the pool, that you're eye level with the rest of the river...and believe me, the Piedra River is pretty fast this time of the year. Be careful once you get back on the road when you're leaving, especially at sunset. The sun hits your car windshield at such an angle during the red dirt switchback that you won't be able to see very well. And especially with the narrow road and dropoff, it could be a disaster. Lucky for me, he jerked the wheel in time because apparently I was precariously close to the edge. Oops.

This place was awesome as the people were so nice and friendly. My girlfriend and I called up(…read moreoff-season) about an hour before heading to the campsite and asked if there's any availability. They said yes and that it would be $10. What a great price! They met us at the campsite and were very helpful and friendly and overall great hosts. Would definitely come back for the turkey or elk hunting season.

The staff was absolutely fantastic. They went above and beyond to assist us with our camping…read moreexperience and our visit to the Pagosa Springs area. The facilities were very quaint and well maintained. The campground store had literally anything a camper might have forgotten at reasonable prices. The campsites were all close to the amenities. A special shout out to Naomi and the other staff for covering our tent with a tarp when an unexpected rainstorm was approaching. The campground offers lots to do for all ages and is also a perfect place to just relax and enjoy the beauties of nature. We visited in the summer and would definitely come back for future summer trips but also hope to experience Pagosa and Pagosa Riverside Campground in the fall.

Short sidewalk trail with benches and water along the way. Sit and play an acoustic guitar, bring a…read morewhole singer with you or whisper sweet nothings to a loved one; everyone will hear it.:) Stunning. Must stop.

For a small US Forest Service campground/picnic area, this place is visually spectacular…read more Located about 28 miles south of the the small town of Tierra Amarillo on Highway 84 and about three miles north of Ghost Ranch, Echo Amphitheater has several covered tables, RV spots, potable water and toilet facilities (the Forest Service webpage says no facilities, but they are there as of March 2015.) From the parking lot, it's just a short walk to the amphitheater where you can take in the awesomeness of the looming cliff walls. There are no trails here. Small fee to use the area ($3).

We stayed here in our RV for a month or two last October. The sites themselves are fairly basic,…read morebut the surrounding campground is absolutely gorgeous! Near a beautiful river with plenty of access points and a fishing pond on site. They also have a nice public area that offers volleyball and tetherball, which is a nice touch. I don't remember the owner's name as we stayed so long ago, but he was very friendly. So was the rest of the staff. They put people over profit and I am happy to support any business that prioritizes their guests/guest experiences over $. Would definitely stay here again if we ever return to the area! About 20 min from the main town area. Just make sure you have stable wifi as we didn't have cell service upon first arrival. But if you're camping short time, you might be into that.

Very quiet location with a lake and open space. Kevin the owner is friendly and helpful. We spent…read moresix months here.