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 Linda on 8/6/2024
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 19 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 11 Users
Last reported 5/19/2023
Confirmed by 5 Users
Last reported 8/6/2024
Confirmed by 3 Users
Last reported 9/24/2023
“Beautiful Spot”
Reviewed 8/6/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | NA |
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Spent one night at Anvil Dispersed Campground. Right outside Silverton, easy road in, level sites. Tuesday night, got one of the last spots right on the river. Really nice, but...went hiking in the woods near the campground and came across at least 30 piles of human poop and toilet paper. It was absolutely disgusting. I will never... more
Spent one night at Anvil Dispersed Campground. Right outside Silverton, easy road in, level sites. Tuesday night, got one of the last spots right on the river. Really nice, but...went hiking in the woods near the campground and came across at least 30 piles of human poop and toilet paper. It was absolutely disgusting. I will never understand people who can't be decent enough to pack it out or bury it. Not sure what can be done about this...maybe it is all the same person who is staying in the campground.
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Linda would stay here again
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“All Around Wonderful!”
Reviewed 9/24/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
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We arrived on a Thursday afternoon and there was ample space available to us. We tucked in in the turnaround spot down the first pull off for Anvil. Our Durango rode smoothly over the whole way down. We had perfect views of the river and wildlife all in that last turnaround spot. Plenty of people do come down to check out the river and... more
We arrived on a Thursday afternoon and there was ample space available to us. We tucked in in the turnaround spot down the first pull off for Anvil. Our Durango rode smoothly over the whole way down. We had perfect views of the river and wildlife all in that last turnaround spot. Plenty of people do come down to check out the river and hike the little path near the spot, and there is traffic noise from the highway above. We never mind anyone wanting to have a look see at the open space near us and traffic noise we would rate on a scale of 5 being super noisy, probably a 2.5, it is noisy but not bothersome. There were a lot of spots available both right on the river and a little ways away from it. Lots of small hiking opportunities in the turnaround spot. We definitely loved this spot, especially being right on the river. Very spacious as well, it would have fit a large rig perfectly as well, we popped out two tents and had our "Rango" pointed out slightly so other campers knew the spot was taken. We enjoyed this spot dearly and hope to visit again!
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sbrightrclay would stay here again
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“Anvil - South Mineral Campground”
Reviewed 5/19/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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) |
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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!
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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) |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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Right along the creek, beautiful location with nice sites.. I'm just staying forever..
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Js81 would stay here again
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