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Parks and Recreation - Campground

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1. When can I make a reservation for the campground?

The online opening day for camping reservations in 2023 has not yet been determined. Please watch the Town of Telluride website for updates.

2. How do I make a reservation for a campsite?

Please watch the town of Telluride website for updates in the Spring.

 

3. What hours can I make an Internet reservation?

24/7

4. Can I make a payment over the phone?

All reservations must be made online, so payments over the phone are not possible.

5. How many people can camp on my site?

A maximum of 6 people at a vehicle campsite and 4 people at a primitive campsite is allowed per campsite. 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.

6. Can I have guests at my campsite?

Campers are allowed to have guests. All guest vehicles must be parked outside of the campground in an authorized parking area. Guests are allowed during the day, but only a maximum number of 6 people in the vehicle campsites and 4 people in the primitive sites are allowed at night/overnight.

7. Can I have extra vehicles at my campsite?

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 and only one parking space is available for walk-in tent camping. Car camping is not permitted in the walk-in tent camping spaces.

8. Can I camp in my car in the town of Telluride?

It is unlawful for any person to camp or sleep overnight in or on any Town-owned park, open space or other public property, or remain within or on such lands beyond the hours of authorized public access or use. Town Ordinance (7-2-40 & 10-4-60), fines may apply. Camping on private property would be permissible after obtaining permission from the property owners.

9. Is there another campground located in Telluride?

No, there are no other campgrounds or RV parks located with in the Town of Telluride. Please see our main campground page for links and information on other camping outside of Telluride.

10. Does the Town Park Campground have hook-ups?

No, the campground does not have hook-ups of any kind. There are bathroom and shower facilities available on-site and drinking water is accessible for campers staying in the Town Park Campground.  Low decibel  generators are permitted as long as quiet hours are respected. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 8am.

11. Does my campground fee cover access to the park pool?

No, your campground fee only covers your overnight reservation at your campsite. 

12. Is the Telluride Town Park Campground dog friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome in the Town Park Campground during our normal campground operations. We ask that dogs be kept on leashes while in the Campground and not left unattended. Please no livestock in the Campground.

13. Where is the closest dump station?

The Waste Water Treatment Plant is the RV dump station. They can be reached at 970.728.6075. There is a $15.00 dump fee.

14. Where can I top off my water tank?

There is a water spigot in the campground behind the restrooms available to registered campers only. 

15. Is internet available at the campground?

Internet is available at the campground. During festivals it can be limited.

16. What if I can't use my reservation?

See Revised Cancellation Policy

17. What if I do not show up?

See Revised Cancellation Policy

18. What if I leave early?

See Revised Cancellation Policy

19. What are the check-in times? NEW!

Our NEW check-in time is 3:00 pm.

20. What time is check-out? NEW!

Our new check-out time is 2:00 pm 

21. What are best bear awareness camping practices?

Please visit the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website for detailed information on living with bears. 

22. How far is the town of Telluride from the campground?

The campground is located on the east end of the town of Telluride only a couple of blocks from the edge of the commercial district. The Galloping Goose is a town loop free shuttle bus that will pick up just outside the main entrance to the Town Park. 

23. Can I have a campfire?

No wood burning is permitting in the town of Telluride. 

24. What are quiet hours in the park?

Quiet hours at the campground are from 10:00 pm until 8:00 am daily.

25. Can I bring my horse to the campground?

No. Livestock is not permitted in the Town of Telluride campground.

26. Do children count toward capacity count?

Yes, children (including infants) are counted toward the total capacity of each campsite.

27. Where can I get town information or trail maps?

Your Campground Attendant will be a good source for local information and trail maps.

28. Can you look up my friend's reservation or tell which site they are in?

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.