McPhee

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37.5, -108.55
FS Road 271 Dolores Colorado 81323 US

McPhee Recreation Complex is located on the south shore of McPhee Reservoir near the town of Dolores in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities.

The campground is situated on a mesa 500 feet above the reservoir, at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Pinyon and juniper trees offer shade throughout the campground.

Rocky Mountain Recreation Company also operates AIS Boat Inspections at this reservoir as well.  Please click here for a link to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website with more information on AIS inspections.

Reservation Information

For Reservations Call: 877-444-6777

Campground Information

Know Before You Go:

  • Showers are not available at this time
  • This facility has first-come, first-served sites
  • Click here for more information on the San Juan National Forest
  • Don’t Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visitdontmovefirewood.org.
Camping & Recreation

McPhee Reservoir, the largest within the San Juan National Forest and second-largest in Colorado, has 50 miles of shoreline. Boating, water skiing and fishing are popular activities. A boat ramp and fish cleaning station are located within the complex.

The half-mile Can Do Trail climbs to a scenic overlook with panoramic views of the reservoir and the beautiful peaks surrounding Mesa Verde to the south.

Southwestern Colorado, part of the Four Corners region, contains more than 4,000 archaeological sites and more than 600 cliff dwellings. Many sites offer glimpses of the ancient Anasazi culture for which the area is known.

Anasazi Heritage Center is 10 minutes away in Dolores. Mesa Verde National Park is one hour south of the campground. The Canyon of the Ancients is an hour southwest and Hovenweep National Monument is an hour west.

Within Facility
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boating
  • Campfire Rings
  • Electric Hookups
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilets
  • Hiking
  • Paved Parking Spurs
  • Paved Roads
  • Pay Phone
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Water
  • Water Skiing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Services & Facilities

This large campground offers group sites, RV and tent sites, some of which have electric hookups. Several sites have shelters for shade. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are flush toilets.

Directions

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.5, -108.55
37°30’0″N, 108°33’0″W

From Dolores, take Highway 145 for 2 miles, turn right onto Highway 184. Travel 4 miles on Highway 184, turn right at the McPhee Recreation Complex entrance. Proceed on Road 271 to the campground.

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