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Madden Peak Road Dispersed Camping
San Juan National Forest
Write a Review FR-316 Hesperus, CO 81326 970-247-4874 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.3476, -108.2016
Overview of Madden Peak Road Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-797586 on 4/30/2023
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Blake & Chelsea on 9/26/2019
Pad Type dirt
Open Seasonally Late April - Dec.
Elevation 8,103 ft / 2,469 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 970-247-4874
LeahM asked on 1/11/2021
Hello! Based on reviews, it sounds like the road and conditions are suitable for a minivan pulling a small pop-up cam...
DirtTrailJunkies asked on 8/3/2021
We were at Madden Peak Road recently and had no internet. According to some of the reviews, people worked in this are...
Reviews of Madden Peak Road Dispersed Camping 81 people have reviewed this location.
Cell Phone Coverage
Confirmed by 52 Users
Last reported 4/30/2023
Confirmed by 29 Users
Last reported 10/14/2022
Confirmed by 11 Users
Last reported 9/24/2022
“Camping with a campfire ring ”
Reviewed 4/30/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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The main road to the campground was closed, but plenty of spots prior. We found a spot off the road in some brush for some privacy. We were able to have a fire. Quiet besides the distant sound of cars driving on the highway. It is dark out here and the stars are amazing.
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camper-797586 would stay here again
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“Best for a 1 night quickie”
Reviewed 10/19/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Travel Trailer) |
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A dozen pretty level sites within 2 miles of highway with awesome cell, (you can see the tower across the valley). Don't bother going up the mountain unless you are tent camping.
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shinnman would stay here again
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“Great spots”
Reviewed 10/15/2022
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Had nice little pull offoffs that offered privacy.
camper-737691 would stay here again
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“Great location and nice sites”
Reviewed 10/14/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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The road in is a little rocky but not bad, just go slow. I followed the guidance of the other reviewers and didn't go past the electrical tower (don't worry you won't miss it). There are some really nice sites, we found one hidden back a bit from the access road. It was huge and had a nice fire pit. It felt very secluded and peaceful. ... more
The road in is a little rocky but not bad, just go slow. I followed the guidance of the other reviewers and didn't go past the electrical tower (don't worry you won't miss it). There are some really nice sites, we found one hidden back a bit from the access road. It was huge and had a nice fire pit. It felt very secluded and peaceful. There's no toilet. It is close to Mancos though for your basic needs. It was also not far from Mesa Verde!
Nik F would stay here again
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“Great FREE Forest Location ”
Reviewed 10/14/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Dirt road was in great shape, took our 30 foot class a down it with no issues. We took the right down another road & found a great private spot with views of the valley! During the day we did see some people riding horses, families hiking & people biking, very popular spot with lots of trails. Even with that we found it to be peaceful ... more
Dirt road was in great shape, took our 30 foot class a down it with no issues. We took the right down another road & found a great private spot with views of the valley! During the day we did see some people riding horses, families hiking & people biking, very popular spot with lots of trails. Even with that we found it to be peaceful & quite. Very clean, no trash! Would stay here again if the opportunity arises!
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camper-677208 would stay here again
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“Awesome ”
Reviewed 10/6/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
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RVin’ With Grace would stay here again
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“Great Place Can’t Beat The Price! FREE!”
Reviewed 10/3/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Was just great, only stayed one night because we decided to try to get closer to Mesa Verde .. but if we hadn’t found a spot we would have stayed longer in this place, lots of spots and cell service too.
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RVin’ With Grace would stay here again
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“Fantastic Place”
Reviewed 10/2/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
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This place is great. Plenty of campsites close to Mesa Verde Park and durango. We drove up to Silverton to see the aspen trees. Easy access but no amenities.
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Steve would stay here again
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“Beautiful Colorado ”
Reviewed 9/24/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 27' |
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Beautiful area with a lot of easily accessible sites. Cell phone service for T-Mobile was great! Three bars.
Outstanding night sky views!!
Stayed four nights and loved it!👍🏻
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Bigfootscabin would stay here again
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“Awesome area ”
Reviewed 8/2/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Great camping area with well maintained road for the first few miles. Big enough for big rigs and camper vans. 30 min between both town (Cortez & Durango) and close to Mesa Verde NP.
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Leslie would stay here again
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“Road Closed”
noted 4/1/2023
Road was closed, but was able to fit a couple of small rigs near the gate, in plowed section.
1 review
noted 4/7/2021
Road was closed as of April 6th 2021. There are a couple small parking spots before the gate.
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