Sauls Creek Dispersed Camping
San Juan National Forest
Write a Review CR-527 Bayfield, CO 81122 970-884-2512 970-247-4874 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.2432, -107.5512
Overview of Sauls Creek Dispersed Camping
Gate opens April 30th, weather dependent.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Meadow R on 8/17/2023
Longest RV Reported: 45 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Tim on 10/6/2022
Pad Type dirt
Open Seasonally May-Nov
Elevation 6,955 ft / 2,119 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Sauls Creek Dispersed Camping 32 people have reviewed this location.
“Very beautiful but it is Mosquitoville ”
Reviewed 8/17/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 5 |
Lots of lovely prairie and forest views, plenty of camp spots and nice trails. Quiet and peaceful yet convenient to Bayfield and Durango. Cell phone Verizon worked near entrance 3 bars. NoSeeUms and Mosquitoes were really really bad though. I stopped here a month later to sleep for one night and rats kept me up all night making a nest ... more
Lots of lovely prairie and forest views, plenty of camp spots and nice trails. Quiet and peaceful yet convenient to Bayfield and Durango. Cell phone Verizon worked near entrance 3 bars. NoSeeUms and Mosquitoes were really really bad though. I stopped here a month later to sleep for one night and rats kept me up all night making a nest in my engine. Ugh. This place is really rough with pests. Probably because it has stagnant ponds/water sources for them.
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“Some spots with beautiful views”
Reviewed 6/17/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
RV Length: | 26' (Class C) |
This is a large area with a number of spots for RVs of all sizes. The road in is in places - especially in the beginning - badly washboarded. Just be slow and you will be rewarded. Some places have very beautiful wide views. Make sure not to camp too close to the road - cars and trucks are at daytime racing here and producing a lot of... more
This is a large area with a number of spots for RVs of all sizes. The road in is in places - especially in the beginning - badly washboarded. Just be slow and you will be rewarded. Some places have very beautiful wide views. Make sure not to camp too close to the road - cars and trucks are at daytime racing here and producing a lot of dust. I stayed with a 26" Class C at location 37°14′23″ N 107°32′18″ W and would definitely come back here. Verizon signal was very weak (almost nothing without booster and directional antenna); T-Mobil was quite ok.
Lazy Days Ahead would stay here again
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“Absolutely beautiful and peaceful ”
Reviewed 6/2/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 11 |
Stayed here 11days found this great spot overlooking snow capped mountains. No neighbors close. Everyone was considerate going slow on roads, no hell raising and we were there over Memorial Day weekend. Just over 2 miles off 160 easy to get to. 6 miles to Bayfield and 30 mins to Durango. There are cattle free roaming as neighbors. Stay... more
Stayed here 11days found this great spot overlooking snow capped mountains. No neighbors close. Everyone was considerate going slow on roads, no hell raising and we were there over Memorial Day weekend. Just over 2 miles off 160 easy to get to. 6 miles to Bayfield and 30 mins to Durango. There are cattle free roaming as neighbors. Stayed here in a 33' Coachmen Leprechaun we would definitely stay here again.
camper-816666 would stay here again
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“Great Spot For Overnight ”
Reviewed 4/8/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
When I got here, I didn’t realize that the gate for the main road was locked until May 1 but there was a small area where I was able to park for the night. It was peaceful and there were two other campers there.
I would definitely return to that area once the main gate was open for more camping spots.
Staceyhikes would stay here again
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Reviewed 10/6/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
RV Length: | 45' (Fifth Wheel) |
We pulled in with a 45 ft 5thwheel. The road to the dispersed spots were fine. A little wash board and a couple of pot holes but totally doable! We parked in the 2nd spot on the left, a little unlevel but absolutely manageable! It was a lovely spot. I would add you might want to scope it out...after the first few spots, pickings for a ... more
We pulled in with a 45 ft 5thwheel. The road to the dispersed spots were fine. A little wash board and a couple of pot holes but totally doable! We parked in the 2nd spot on the left, a little unlevel but absolutely manageable! It was a lovely spot. I would add you might want to scope it out...after the first few spots, pickings for a big rig are slim. But in my opinion the roads are great!
Tim would stay here again
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“The Campground Is Absolutely Beautiful.”
Reviewed 8/21/2022
Days stayed: | 5 |
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This Is A Beautiful Campground Not Too Far From Route 160 A Few Of Us Camped About A Half A Mile Past The Staging Area On County Road 528. Class As And Fifth Wheel Trailers Should Be Able To Get To The First Open Area On The Left. After That There Are A Number Of Short Roads That Lead To Camping Areas However There Is No Place To Turn ... more
This Is A Beautiful Campground Not Too Far From Route 160 A Few Of Us Camped About A Half A Mile Past The Staging Area On County Road 528. Class As And Fifth Wheel Trailers Should Be Able To Get To The First Open Area On The Left. After That There Are A Number Of Short Roads That Lead To Camping Areas However There Is No Place To Turn A Big Rig Or A Fifth Wheel Trailer Around Be Careful. The Campground Is Absolutely Beautiful.
Larry Long would stay here again
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“Easy access to beautiful spots ”
Reviewed 7/2/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | On 755c |
Just a couple miles off the main road with big sites along all the yellow roads. Take a right after the map for the area we camped. Some wooded and some overlooking the meadow. Our Class B had no problems on the gravel road, but we did arrive to a site that has been trashed the night before. We cleaned it up and settled in but heard a ... more
Just a couple miles off the main road with big sites along all the yellow roads. Take a right after the map for the area we camped. Some wooded and some overlooking the meadow. Our Class B had no problems on the gravel road, but we did arrive to a site that has been trashed the night before. We cleaned it up and settled in but heard a rowdy group pull up to a nearby site and blast music all night. The next morning as we left, their site was trashed so we can only assume they are frequent visitors.
Don’t be those people.
Arrive early for the best choices.
Good ATT and Verizon.
Abbyleighfraser would stay here again
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“Free and mostly quiet”
Reviewed 6/16/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 11 |
Site Number: | 1 |
RV Length: | 41' (Class A) |
Big Rig Accessible There is a staging area right before the gate that shuts the area down for winter. There was a Class C parked there for days. Great spot to drop a toad and go scout. We need solar so that limited our choices but a lot of great spots under the trees in the eastern part. First two days were great. We parked in the fi... more
Big Rig Accessible
There is a staging area right before the gate that shuts the area down for winter. There was a Class C parked there for days. Great spot to drop a toad and go scout. We need solar so that limited our choices but a lot of great spots under the trees in the eastern part.
First two days were great. We parked in the first pull-off on the right next to a huge pine. We like to face east for morning sun in the windshield and for the best solar. There is very little traffic except a few logging trucks. Then the cows came for three days. Mooing at the crack of dawn and trying to jump the fence into a pasture they weren't supposed to be in.. They were getting stuck or a calf and mom would get separated. Here a cow, there a cow everywhere a cow cow... hundred head + calves. Then the owners came and rounded them up to be relocated.
Now we are back to peace. No services out here but cell service from all three is strong. ATT is 100 meg down / 40 up, T-mobile is 60 down / 25 up, Verizon (only have 4G) is poor at 6 / 1. This is unboosted.
Jay & Dee would stay here again
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“NO CAMPING UNTIL MAY 1st”
Reviewed 4/7/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 0 |
Site Number: | 0 |
RV Length: | 43' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
We arrived on a beautiful April afternoon. The gates were closed and we had to fall back and punt to Plan B, which was Marcos State Park, an hour back west. Apparently that’s a thing in all the national forests in the area, no access until May 1st? We were thinking of spending the night in the parking area, but it was full of deer... more
We arrived on a beautiful April afternoon. The gates were closed and we had to fall back and punt to Plan B, which was Marcos State Park, an hour back west. Apparently that’s a thing in all the national forests in the area, no access until May 1st?
We were thinking of spending the night in the parking area, but it was full of deer carcasses. Bummer.
Mike & Nancy would stay here again
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“Quiet, relaxing stay.”
Reviewed 5/30/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
After a long day of searching for a site around durango on a holiday with no luck, we found this place. There were a decent amount of established sites to choose from. We chose towards the end of the road. When we arrived there was a herd of cattle free ranging which was a nice surprise. We originally picked a secluded spot behind the ... more
After a long day of searching for a site around durango on a holiday with no luck, we found this place. There were a decent amount of established sites to choose from. We chose towards the end of the road. When we arrived there was a herd of cattle free ranging which was a nice surprise. We originally picked a secluded spot behind the clearing but moved to the site in clearing the next day because the sun was very hot in the am. It wasnt too crowded and it was quiet at night. During the day there is some ohv noise but not too often and it doesnt bother me. Most sites are really large, great for large groups. Plenty of firewood laying around if you have a saw with you. T-mobile service was almost perfect at the end of the road, pretty wild. I will def come back!
Jenn would stay here again
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Reviewed 4/10/2018
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 0 |
RV Length: | 23' (Bus) |
Gate closed on April 10. Scheduled to open May 1. 4 bars Verizon 4G at gate.
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