Part of Rio Grande National Forest
Cathedral Campground is northwest of Del Norte and northeast of South Fork on Embargo Creek. The campground has 22 sites, all first come, first served. 17 are dead end spurs and 5 are pull through sites. The sites vary from 35 to 45 feet in length. This campground is located in a mature aspen and spruce grove with a beautiful view of Cathedral Rock to the north. Embargo Creek flows alongside the east side of the grounds. The campground is composed of two large loops along Cathedral Creek. The left-hand loop features a large meadow and a few open sites. The right-hand loop has a dense Aspen and spruce (including Blue) forest and a more rustic feel.
John Charles Fremont's winter camp is nearby. He attempted an ill-fated expedition across the Rocky Mountains for a transcontinental railroad route in late 1848.
All sites are first come, first served and cannot be reserved.
No trash service or receptacles. Please pack out all garbage.
There is ample fishing in Embargo Creek and hiking/horseback riding/mountain biking on Cathedral Creek Trail #794, Embargo Trail #792 and Fremont's Camp Trail #885. Motorcycles may use both Cathedral and Embargo Trails. ATVs are not allowed on the trails.
Seasons of Use:
Open Year-Round but may be inaccessible due to snow levels or spring road closures.
<p>From the Divide Ranger District office, located in Del Norte, CO, travel west on Highway 160 for 9 miles. Turn right onto County Rd 18 and travel 1.4 miles. Turn right onto County Rd 15 and go 0.3 miles. Turn left onto FS Rd 650 and go 3.1 miles. Turn left onto FSR 640 and go ~7.5 miles to arrive at Cathedral Campground.</p>