USFS•Hesperus, CO•12.5h from Austin

San Juan NF — La Plata Canyon Dispersed

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

Free

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Poor

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

None

Best Season

May–Oct

Reservations

None — designated sites only

Max Length

20 ft

Highlights

▶ La Plata Mountains with ghost town ruins and exceptional wildflowers — 12 mi west of Durango
▶ Trout fishing in the La Plata River; paved to Mayday then maintained USFS road for the lower canyon
▶ Designated dispersed sites at Miner's Cabin and La Plata areas in the lower canyon

Planning Notes

Designated sites only (no random dispersed). Upper road gets rough — stick to lower canyon with a trailer (~20 ft max). No water, no toilets. Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect Jun 12, 2026 on San Juan NF.

Contact: (970) 884-2512

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.