Anvil Dispersed Camping
San Juan National Forest
Write a Review FR-585 Silverton, CO 81433 970-387-5530 970-247-4874 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.821, -107.7192
Overview of Anvil Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Hart_Family on 5/19/2023
Longest RV Reported: 26 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Beer Goddess on 8/28/2020
Pad Type dirt
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 9,514 ft / 2,899 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes







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Reviews of Anvil Dispersed Camping 18 people have reviewed this location.
“Anvil - South Mineral Campground”
Reviewed 5/19/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
What an awesome dispersed camping site in the San Juan! Just minutes from Silverton, CO - South Mineral Campground has dozens of dispersed campsites for all size rigs. Newly laid gravel road in takes you all the way to Ice Lake Trailhead and campground. We have between 1-2 bars with Verizon (even when using our Weboost); however, as... more
What an awesome dispersed camping site in the San Juan! Just minutes from Silverton, CO - South Mineral Campground has dozens of dispersed campsites for all size rigs. Newly laid gravel road in takes you all the way to Ice Lake Trailhead and campground. We have between 1-2 bars with Verizon (even when using our Weboost); however, as mentioned Silverton is just up the road. There is a variation of dispersed campground names off this road so do not let it confuse you; just search for South Mineral Campground in Apple Maps and you'll be on the right path to choose whichever campground you desire.
Hart_Family would stay here again
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“Perfect location and beautiful setting”
Reviewed 9/26/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Stayed here three nights while spending time on the off-road trails in this area. Got lucky to find an open site close to the water.
Mike would stay here again
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“Amazing views, beautiful creek right next to many of the spots. ”
Reviewed 9/10/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 1 |
This was my families first boondocking experience. After reading reviews and you tube video watching we decided on Anvil, this place is amazing. Also being able to drive the million dollars highway to go to Ouray or on to Telluride. Silverton was a very nice town as well, but nothing beat the morning and night Views from our campsit... more
This was my families first boondocking experience. After reading reviews and you tube video watching we decided on Anvil, this place is amazing. Also being able to drive the million dollars highway to go to Ouray or on to Telluride. Silverton was a very nice town as well, but nothing beat the morning and night Views from our campsite.
The kids loved playing in the Creek and hiking around. Saw three moose within 350 yards if the campsite as well.
Would absolutely stay here again.
chumscustoms would stay here again
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“Quiet and calm”
Reviewed 10/7/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 14 |
Parked right on creeks edge, really nice to just sit and listen to the water flow. Jeeped pass anvil to the pay sites dead end, went up the jeep trail and found some hidden gems, two herds of deer, we walked down to take closer pics and found a double water fall and just great views. There are so many things to do from this location t... more
Parked right on creeks edge, really nice to just sit and listen to the water flow. Jeeped pass anvil to the pay sites dead end, went up the jeep trail and found some hidden gems, two herds of deer, we walked down to take closer pics and found a double water fall and just great views. There are so many things to do from this location the town of silverton has a laundry mat and if you are in the tourist stuff there are shops restaurants and bars.
Michael would stay here again
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“Quiet and easy access to ice lake trail”
Reviewed 9/26/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 16' (Travel Trailer) |
We pulled in around 11am.. there were multiple spots open. There are two other campsites nearby too so should be able to find spot easily. Dropped off our camper and hiked the ice lake trail. Great experience!
ycoop would stay here again
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“Smaller, but pretty!”
Reviewed 8/28/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
Anvil is the smaller of the 2, Sultan is the other side of the creek and IMHO the better side. Anvil is smaller. Unfortunately this side was overrun by inconsiderate campers who took over campsites with canopies or their hammocks. Definitely park on the road and walk in and scope out the site first before you get yourself in a predicam... more
Anvil is the smaller of the 2, Sultan is the other side of the creek and IMHO the better side. Anvil is smaller. Unfortunately this side was overrun by inconsiderate campers who took over campsites with canopies or their hammocks. Definitely park on the road and walk in and scope out the site first before you get yourself in a predicament. Probably after mid August is best, it wasn’t too crowded, although, like I said above, a very inconsiderate family took over several spots that others could have been in. I wish people were more considerate, but it is what it is.
We had great Verizon and TMobile service, no issues at all. It probably depends on the number of people around.
Beer Goddess would stay here again
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“Small campground but still very nice”
Reviewed 8/4/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
My 37 ft TT was the longest RV in all the 4 days we were there. If it’s not crowded then all is well. But it was crowded by the river. Away from the river there are basically two sites for big rigs. That’s the space needed to turn around. If it wasn’t there then you’d have to back up and out again. Some had to do that. Water was... more
My 37 ft TT was the longest RV in all the 4 days we were there. If it’s not crowded then all is well. But it was crowded by the river. Away from the river there are basically two sites for big rigs. That’s the space needed to turn around. If it wasn’t there then you’d have to back up and out again. Some had to do that. Water was was. Area is spectacular. On the Weekdays there were lots of people here and along the road. But on Friday when we left, much more people there along side the road. Plenty of campgrounds along the main road. Sultan and Anvil were the more smaller areas. I wouldn’t recommend anything bigger than 30 ft. Unless empty. Get out and check first. Cell service was spotty.
T. Vacation would stay here again
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“Amazing and quiet ”
Reviewed 6/15/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 0 |
Site Number: | 0 |
Right along the creek, beautiful location with nice sites.. I'm just staying forever..
Js81 would stay here again
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“Ahhhh, the great outdoors!”
Reviewed 9/10/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Thank goodness we arrived when we did! We drove all the way to the last spot which only about a quarter of a mile down the road, with no problems at all. The camping areas are each tucked away and you have more privacy. The creek could be seen from our window and it was amazing. I highly recommend this peaceful campground. We would ha... more
Thank goodness we arrived when we did! We drove all the way to the last spot which only about a quarter of a mile down the road, with no problems at all. The camping areas are each tucked away and you have more privacy. The creek could be seen from our window and it was amazing. I highly recommend this peaceful campground. We would have stayed here the fourteen days allowed if we had the time.
mainland_or_bust would stay here again
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“Perfect spot by the creek”
Reviewed 9/5/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
We followed the guidance of the previous campers and found a perfect spot next to the creek. Arrived on Labor Day and found a really nice spot. There were several to choose from and a fellow camper recommended we opt for the far end of the road due to several other campers who were running generators constantly. The site is beautifu... more
We followed the guidance of the previous campers and found a perfect spot next to the creek. Arrived on Labor Day and found a really nice spot. There were several to choose from and a fellow camper recommended we opt for the far end of the road due to several other campers who were running generators constantly. The site is beautiful. but by boondooking standards a little cozy. We needed to have cell service to work so options were limited. We received 1-2 bars 4g ATT and boosted it to 3 bars LTE. Verizon was 2 bars. Was able to sit by the stream and work..... what a perfect office. We would definitely stay again.
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