Matterhorn
MATTERHORN
Part of Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Overview
Matterhorn Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145), near the quaint town of Telluride, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery, hiking and off-road opportunities.Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Some sites are accessible and some have full RV hookups. Flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers and trash collection are provided.Natural Features
Most sites on the outer edge of the campground are wooded. Sites on the inside are more open.Most sites have pleasant views, especially the walk-to tent sites, which have unobstructed and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Recreation
The Galloping Goose Trail #449 can be accessed from the campground. This 8.4-mile trail leads past a restored train trestle, over two trail bridges and along segments of the historic Rio Grande Southern Railway. The trail is open to hiking, biking and horseback riding.Many scenic driving routes, both paved and off-road, can be found in the area. Additional hiking trails crisscross the surrounding mountains. Lizard Head Wilderness is about 3 miles from the campground.
Nearby Attractions
The charming and historic town of Telluride is just 7miles away, offering dining and lodging options, live music, shopping, museums, galleries and plenty of summer activities.A free, scenic gondola connects Telluride with nearby Mountain Village, a small town with additional shopping and dining opportunities. On the gondola, visitors are awarded a panoramic view of the town and surrounding mountains.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.Important Notices
Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.
Late Arrivals: campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.
Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- Click here for more information on the Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison National Forests
Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HUNTING - Hunting
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BIKING - Mountain Biking
Directions
From Telluride, travel approximately 7 miles south on Highway 145. Watch for campground signs; the turn off from the road is on the left.
Contact Information
Phone: 970-249-4552
UNCOMPAHGRE NATIONAL FORESTMONTROSE, CO 81402
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 006, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop MATTERHORN , Type Standard Nonelectric
