FAQ'S
- Are Electric Bikes allowed on the Town Park trails?
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Electric bikes are considered motorized and are not permitted on any of the town park trails or paths. Please use the paved bike path along the valley floor.
- Is there a dog park in town park?
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No, there is not a dog park in the town park. Dogs must be on leash within town park and on voice control along the river trail.
- How do I register for Parks and Recreation programs?
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To register for programming in town park please go to our registration portal for more information and to create an account:
- What activities are currently available?
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We offer different youth and adult activities depending on the season. Our website will provide you with the most current activities available for enrollment.
- Does the park lend equipment?
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Yes, in exchange for an ID, we have various balls, some tennis and pickleball rackets and frisbees. The library also offers some equipment. Check with the Wilkinson Public Library for seasonal availability.
- When can I make a reservation for the campground?
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Online Reservation Schedule Below:
Booking Window (arrival day)
Monday April 24, 2023 at 9:00 am MT May 12 through June 9 Monday May 1, 2023 at 9:00 am MT June 19 through August 9 Monday June 5 at 9:00 am MT August 14 through September 12 Monday July 10 at 9:00 am MT September 18 through October 8 - How do I make a reservation for a campsite?
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Campspot is our new online camping reservation software:
https://www.campspot.com/book/telluridetownparkcampground
- NEW! What is Camp Site Optimization?
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NEW! We have configured our camping software to optimize our campsites by site type to maximize our occupancy and reduce the need to piece meal together a reservation.
- NEW! What are the Camping Terms and Conditions?
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NEW! The Terms and Conditions (camping rules and regulations) MUST be reviewed and agreed to prior to on-site check-in with the Campground Attendant). You can access the Terms and Conditions from your reservation details link.
- NEW! Messaging!
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Our new software will auto generate 3 messages/reminders to all campers:
- You will receive a reservation confirmation upon completion of booking with a link to your Reservation Details.
(Please note that you must sign the Terms and Conditions prior to on-site check-in with the campground attendant). - Two (2) days prior to your scheduled reservation arrival day, you will receive a Pre-Arrival email message with a link to your reservation details. Your campsite will be locked in at this time.
- 24 hours prior to your scheduled arrival, you will receive your Online Check-in email message; it is during this step that you will provide the names of the arriving campers and all vehicle information.
*** PLEASE NOTE THAT ON-SITE CHECK-IN WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE UNLESS THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND ONLINE CHECK-IN HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.***
*** ONCE ONLINE CHECK-IN HAS BEEN COMPLETED NO CHANGES CAN BE MADE TO THE RESERVATION. ***
- You will receive a reservation confirmation upon completion of booking with a link to your Reservation Details.
- NEW! How much does it cost to camp in Telluride?
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NEW! 2023 Campsite Rates will apply as follows:
(PLEASE NOTE: These nightly rates do not include the $3.00 booking fee per transaction)
Premium:
$46.00/night
$37.00/senior*Standard:
$36.00/night
$29.00/senior*Walk-In Tent:
$26.00/night
$21.00/senior** Senior rates apply to those 60 and older at the time of booking. The Senior promotional code is available on the bottom of the Campspot home page or at the drop down for:
Adults
Children
Seniors
Pets - Are Group Bookings Permitted?
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A Group Booking is defined as multiple bookings made by the same individual for the same nights for multiple campsites.
Due to the incredibly high demand; Group Bookings are NOT permitted.
- What is the maximum number of nights I can stay in the campground?
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An individual camper can stay a maximum of 7 nights in a 30 day period of time and new this year a maximum of 14 days for the entire season.
- How many people can camp on my site?
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A maximum of 6 people at a vehicle campsite (Premium and Standard) and 4 people at a primitive walk-in campsite are permitted. Limiting the amount of usage on a site helps prevent erosion of the campsite. If you have more than the maximum number of people allowed, another site will need to be booked if available.
- Can I have guests at my campsite?
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Campers are allowed to have guests. All guest vehicles must be parked outside of the campground in an authorized parking area. Guests are permitted during the day until 9:00 pm, but only a maximum number of 6 people in the vehicle campsites and 4 people in the primitive sites are allowed at night/overnight.
- Can I make a payment over the phone?
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All reservations must be made online. No payments are accepted over the phone or in-person.
- Do children count toward capacity count?
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Yes, children are counted toward the total capacity of each campsite.
- How many vehicles are permitted per vehicle site?
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- Two (2) licensed vehicles on the ground (or 4 motorcycles maximum) are permitted on the Premium and Standard campsites.
- Only one RV is permitted per site based on the site/size limitations. Please note that a Sprinter style van may be considered a Class B RV.
- Daytime campground visitors must park in the main parking lot of the park or other authorized town parking.
- Can I have extra vehicles at my campsite?
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- Parking is true challenge in the Town of Telluride. Only authorized camping vehicles are permitted in the campground. Attached is a Parking Map generated by the town Marshal illustrating the limited parking options.
- Only two license plates are permitted at each vehicle site
- Only one parking space is available for a standard size vehicle for walk-in tent campers
- Car camping is not permitted in the walk-in tent camping spaces.
- What if I need to cancel my reservation?
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NEW! Cancellation Policy/Refunds:
- Cancelling 4 or more days prior to first night reserved = lose 25% of first night (must be completed online)
- Cancelling 1-3 days prior to first night reserved = lose 50% of first night (must be completed online)
- Cancelling on your scheduled arrival date, prior to 3:00 PM MT = lose 100% of first night (must be completed via phone or email).
- Early departures will forfeit night of departure.
- If you do not show up or contact the Parks and recreation Department by check-in time of 3:00 pm MT on your second night reserved = lose 100% of all nights remaining
NOTE: If you have made 2 bookings on one confirmation in Campspot and need to cancel one, please contact the P&R office for assistance.
Parks and Recreation
970.728.2173
parksandrec@telluride-co.gov - What if I can't use my reservation?
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Please refer to our cancellation policy and note that reservations cannot be resold.
- What if I do not show up?
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See Revised Cancellation Policy for a reservation no call show show.
- What if I leave early?
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See Revised Cancellation Policy for early departure information.
- What time is Check-In?
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On-site arrivals are from 3:00 pm MT through 9:00 pm MT on-site with the campground attendant.
A required online pre check-in is available up to 24 hours prior to arriving on-site to provide all arriving camper and vehicle information. This is required prior to on-site check-in with the campground attendant in addition to the Terms and Conditions.
NO EARLY CHECK-IN'S. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- Can I unhitch my vehicle from my RV so we can use the car to go exploring?
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No, street parking is your best option for a longer combined length rig. Across the street from the town park entrance along the river facing west is the closest option. If you drive past the town park entrance to the other side of the east end community use that bus turnaround and come back into any available spaces.
- What time is Check-Out?
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Check-out time is by 2:00 pm MT on your scheduled departure date. Please be courteous of our campground attendant as there is much to do anticipating the arriving campers who may be weary and anxious to get set up.
- Can you look up my friend's reservation or tell which site they are in?
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If you need a site in a certain area or need to be in sites next to your party, please obtain that information from them directly. The Parks and Recreation Department is unable to provide reservation information to anyone but the person who made the reservation. This includes spouses and other family members.
- NEW! Can I add campers or vehicles to my reservations?
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- 24 hours prior arrival date, you will receive an email to check-in online. It is during this check-in that you will provide the names of all arriving campers and vehicle information.
- All camper information must be received prior to checking in on-site with the campground attendant.
- NEW! Once on-site check-in has occurred, no changes can be made to the reservation. Please plan accordingly.
- What are quiet hours in the Town Park Campground?
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Quiet hours at the campground are from 10:00 pm until 8:00 am daily. Please be courteous of your camping neighbors.
- NEW! Are generators permitted?
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Low decibel (non-diesel) generators are ONLY permitted between the hours of 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please plan accordingly.
- Where are showers located and how much do they cost?
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The public shower facility is located at the pool entrance and the cost is $3.00 for 5 minutes of hot water. There is token machine just outside the restroom that will convert your bills into tokens. Please note that the office cannot buy back tokens, so please only purchase what you will use.
- How do I make a Facility Reservation?
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We have multiple facilities available to reserve. You must submit a permit request for approval, those permits can be found HERE
- Where can I park after my 4 hours have expired?
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Parking is very limited in the town of Telluride. There is a commuter parking lot located on the west end of town that is free for all day parking. Recommend walking, riding your bike or using the town shuttle.
- Is the Town Park Pool heated?
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Yes it is. We typically keep the pool heated to approximately 82 degrees.
- Can my child come to the pool unsupervised?
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In order for children to attend the pool without a parent or guardian they must be at least 15 years of age and meet the following requirements:
- Pass the Deep End Swim Test,
- To access the deep end/rock wall swimmer must be able to jump into the deep end of the pool and surface on their own, swim the length of the pool, and tread water for 1 minute.
- minimum 54 inches tall &
- minimum 10 years of age.
- Parents & guardians must accompany their children to the pool until all of the above requirements have been met.
- Pass the Deep End Swim Test,
- If I'm not swimming, do I have to pay for a day pass to enter the pool?
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All patrons, whether swimming, supervising, or watching, must pay to enter the facility.
- How do I schedule an event on the main stage?
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Please contact our Special Events Coordinator at 970.728.2059 for specific details regarding renting the main stage.
- How do I get onto the CCAASE calendar?
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Please contact our Special Events Coordinator at 970.728.2059 for details regarding the CCAASE calendar.