South Mineral Campground Introduce
South Mineral Campground is a hidden gem nestled in the beautiful San Juan Mountains near Durango, Colorado. This charming campground provides an ideal base for exploring the natural wonders of Southwestern Colorado while offering modern amenities and comfortable accommodations. Surrounded by lush forests, crystal-clear streams, and breathtaking mountain vistas, South Mineral Campground is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a mix of adventure and relaxation.
Whether you're pitching a tent, parking your RV, or simply looking for a spot to enjoy nature, South Mineral Campground has something for everyone. The campground features well-spaced sites with easy access, making it suitable for both tents and larger vehicles. Nearby attractions include hiking trails, scenic drives, and opportunities to explore the local wildlife.
South Mineral Campground is known for its friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and a variety of services designed to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The campground provides:
- Scenic mountain views
- Well-maintained campsites
- Friendly campground host support
- Proximity to hiking trails and waterfalls
Customer feedback highlights the beauty and serenity of the area, with many guests praising the spectacular morning views and night sky. Visitors have described the campground as "spacious" and "well-maintained," with a welcoming atmosphere that makes it feel like a true hidden gem.
One guest shared their experience: "The views in the morning and the sky at night were spectacular. The falls tucked away here make you feel like you've discovered another world." While there was an update regarding the destruction of part of the falls after a previous fire, the campground has since recovered well and remains a treasured spot for nature lovers.
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Customer Reviews
Beautiful, spacious, well-maintained. Great camping spots, although not many dispersed options, and a friendly campground host. The views in the morning and the sky at night were spectacular.
An absolute treasure, the waterfalls tucked away here make you feel like you have discovered another world that is untouched. There is very little foot traffic and very simple trails to these amazing locations. UPDATE - I have since revisited after it reopened in September of 2021 (from the Ice Lake fire in 2020) and this area is nearly the same, with the exception of the falls to the north of the road now completely destroyed.
My husband and I really loved camping here! Ouray was full, so we drove a bit further and found this camp. The camp hosts are friendly and the vault toilets are super clean. We stayed in site 1 and it was spacious surrounded by lodgepole pine. Many sites are near the creek. South Mineral is on the $$ as far as camping goes - $34 7/22.
First come, first served. $34/night cash or check. Check out at noon. Really well kept sights. Not crowded at all. Fire pit with grill and picnic table at each sight. Vault toilet. Potable water. A really nice creek running right by camp. Only giving 4 stars bc it’s a little pricey.
One of the best campgrounds I have ever stayed at! Plenty if beautiful trees for shade and privacy, campsites are not crammed together. Many beautiful views of the surrounding mountains! We will be back to this campground for sure! There is also a very nice and popular hiking trail at the entrance with its own parking.
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