Kendall Camping Area
San Juan National Forest
Write a Review FR-585 Silverton, CO 81433 970-387-5530 970-247-4874 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.8197, -107.714
Overview of Kendall Camping Area
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by CaveRunner on 8/24/2023
Longest RV Reported: 36 feet (Class A)
Reported by LoftisPartyofSix - weROAM on 8/5/2020
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 9,481 ft / 2,889 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes







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Laura and Rejean asked on 7/8/2022
Does anyone know if it's true that there's lead in the creek that runs through this campground? I'll keep my dog out,...
m.thomas05 asked on 6/29/2021
Does anyone know if camping is still available in Kendall Camping Area this weekend for the 4th? I just don't want to...
Reviews of Kendall Camping Area 21 people have reviewed this location.
“Quite Area Tucked Away In The Mountains”
Reviewed 8/24/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
I spent 3 days exploring the area around the established campgrounds and this place is a must return. I found a couple of single use site up the road and closer to the creek that I would prefer when I return.
The campgrounds a generally quite and peaceful yet busy. Noise was never a problem.
VZ and TMobile are good.
CaveRunner would stay here again
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“Busy but worth it”
Reviewed 7/19/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Showed up on a Tuesday around 7:30pm and got one of the few remaining small sites here, right by the entrance. Most generators were from the big rigs lines up along the river, but we couldnt even hear them from our spot. Pit toilet did the job. The location is beautiful and so convenient to Silverton. Give it a try and even if fu... more
Showed up on a Tuesday around 7:30pm and got one of the few remaining small sites here, right by the entrance. Most generators were from the big rigs lines up along the river, but we couldnt even hear them from our spot. Pit toilet did the job.
The location is beautiful and so convenient to Silverton. Give it a try and even if full you may be able to find spot right down the road at Sultan.
T-mobile for the win here if you don't have Starlink.
LetsJustGoRV would stay here again
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“Crowded And Loud ”
Reviewed 7/13/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
If you like to spend your camping trip in dirt parking lots 5 feet away to the other van or Subaru while listing to others conversations and barking dogs then this place is for you.
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“ We Loved our stay there!”
Reviewed 6/28/2023
Days stayed: | 2 |
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Site Number: | 1 |
There are tons of shady spots to camp, especially if you go left before going in to the circle where the restrooms are. If you have a 4x4 you can go back there and hide out in some really cool places. We went walking along the creek too, that was very enjoyable! The terrain never had t.p. so don't get stuck and make sure you bring a ... more
There are tons of shady spots to camp, especially if you go left before going in to the circle where the restrooms are. If you have a 4x4 you can go back there and hide out in some really cool places. We went walking along the creek too, that was very enjoyable! The terrain never had t.p. so don't get stuck and make sure you bring a roll every time you gotta go!
There's also a lovely meadow that's great for tents that's off to the right one you get in the "circle!" I had no complaints.
Enjoy your trip!
Marissa
camper-838331 would stay here again
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“Nice Boondock Option in Silverton Area”
Reviewed 9/17/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
RV Length: | 31' (Travel Trailer) |
Several spots for larger rigs - we found one close to entrance/road that worked for our 31’ - to get to spots next to creek would have to go over some rough dips/ridges in road. Beautiful setting in between sone nice peaks / great hiking trails up to mountain lakes. Just 7m from Silverton
scojo07 would stay here again
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“Beautiful Views”
Reviewed 9/11/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
After leaving Gunnison area we headed here. Rte 550 is absolutely stunning. There’s a pretty sharp right turn to come to this area but once down here there were a couple spots. We arrived about 12:30 on a Sunday. Pretty busy. Definitely recommend
Cinnscott22 would stay here again
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“Kendall Campground”
Reviewed 6/14/2022
Days stayed: | 2 |
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We spent 2 nights at 2 different spots in Kendall Campground. We enjoyed both. Loved the soothing sound of the creek flowing - great for sleeping in our roof top tent. We had decent Verizon cell service which was a huge plus! The only thing that would’ve made it better is if the toilet has been open. We were there in early June and it ... more
We spent 2 nights at 2 different spots in Kendall Campground. We enjoyed both. Loved the soothing sound of the creek flowing - great for sleeping in our roof top tent. We had decent Verizon cell service which was a huge plus! The only thing that would’ve made it better is if the toilet has been open. We were there in early June and it still had a note saying “Closed For Season”. Luckily we had our portable with us. And people who came in after us blocked the drive for us to get out of our spot the next morning.
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“Gorgeous”
Reviewed 5/8/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 0 |
RV Length: | 33' (Travel Trailer) |
Beautiful area. We were just passing through and thought we would update the reviews. The road is dry and accessible. Verizon was 6.5down and 6 up
mndee2017 would stay here again
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“AMAZING”
Reviewed 6/29/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
We camped here 3 years ago and fell in love! We decided to come to Silverton on a whim and couldn't get reservations for any of the campgrounds in town so we found Kendall Campground. We loved camping right next to the river, we fished, let the dogs play and met some amazing people from different states. Hoping to come back this weekend.
m.thomas05 would stay here again
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“Great views, close to town”
Reviewed 11/4/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 7 |
We stayed here for a week in late fall. The road in was a little bumpy but very accessible in our campervan pulling a full cargo trailer. The campground is huge, and there was no one there when we arrived, so we picked a private spot in the trees near the creek. There were other campers a few nights, but we had the place to ourselves f... more
We stayed here for a week in late fall. The road in was a little bumpy but very accessible in our campervan pulling a full cargo trailer. The campground is huge, and there was no one there when we arrived, so we picked a private spot in the trees near the creek. There were other campers a few nights, but we had the place to ourselves for the most part. There is a vault toilet, but it was closed for the season. Beautiful mountain views in every direction and only 5 minutes away from town for supplies. A friend that camped with us for one night said that she read on the information board coming into the campground that the creek water has lead runoff from mines upstream, so don't filter the water for drinking unless you have something that removes lead. Elevation is over 9,000 ft, so propane heaters/appliances might not work here. There isn't much wildlife here due to the lead in the water, but we did hear wolves on our last night. Overall, a great camping experience near a rustic mountain town. Would definitely camp here again.
Kat would stay here again
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noted 6/24/2023
Haven't seen any fish in the creek, nor is anyone fishing... June 24, 2023
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
Recreation
- fishing
- OHV
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
Pets
- pets
Nearby
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Right off Million Dollar Hwy. Great location between Silverton and Ouray
- Al and Brandi
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