BLANCO RIVER GROUP CAMPGROUND

S. Highway 84, on Forest Road 656. It is about 15 miles southeast of Pagosa Springs, on the Blanco River.

, and Pagosa Springs, Colo. Secluded and quiet, the campgound is an ideal place for family and friends to gather. Recreation The Blanco River can be accessed from the campground, offering good fishing.

Anglers cast for stocked trout on the lightly fished waterway. A volleyball court is located within the campground, but campers must bring their own net and ball. Facilities The campground offers one group site that is made up of several single campsites.

They must be reserved at the same time for group use. Four parking spurs are suitable for large RVs and ample space is available for tents. The campground is equipped with three picnic areas with large tables, vault toilets and drinking water.

The Blanco River Group Campground is a convenient stopping point between Chama, New Mexico, and Pagosa Springs, about 15 miles southeast of Pagosa Springs. This group campground offers one group site, accommodating up to 100 people but no individual sites. The river bottom area is fairly level, and 4 sites are suitable for large-sized RVs (max size = 35ft).

Several large ponderosa pines offer shade, but the area is quite warm in summer. This spot is quite a gem as visitors get a mile of river to themselves, along with 15 acres of forest fenced off to play and camp in. Anglers cast for stocked trout on the lightly fished waterway.

Amenities include trash pick-up, fire grates, horseshoe pits, and a volleyball court but campers must bring their own net and ball. Natural Features The campground is situated on the banks of the Blanco River, surrounded by ponderosa pine and cottonwoods. The trees offer shade, but the area is quite warm during the summer months.

The riparian environment is fairly level with a few adjacent grassy meadows.