River Hill

Rio Grande National Forest, CO · ≈47.4 mi to Durango
Sites
18
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
47.4 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • RVers seeking boating and fishing
  • Hikers and climbers
  • Tent campers with campfires

✕ Not ideal for

  • Those needing water or sewer hookups
  • Visitors requiring close town access
  • RVers needing electric hookups

Connectivity

Best bet: VerizonUsable LTE — good enough to stay connected · 2 of 3 carriers reach here
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AT&TLTE
T-Mobile

What's here

18 Standards (no Hookups)
Rig compatibility

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35ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedShade
Activities
BikingBoatingCampingClimbingFishingHikingInterpretive Programs
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Durango, ~47.4 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.

Overview

Overview River Hill is a popular campground on the banks of the Rio Grande River. Situated in a meadow surrounded by willows, campers come here to fish for trout, hunt and take in the beautiful views of the forested hills and rock bluffs. River kayaking and fishing are also popular activities, and the Rio Grande Reservoir is just a couple miles away. Recreation Go rock climbing or horse packing in the San Juan mountains, or fish in the river, Squaw Creek or nearby Rio Grande Reservoir. Two trailheads, Squaw Creek and Weminuche Creek, lead hikers into the Weminuche Wilderness and link to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Facilities The campground features a campfire educational program on some weekend nights. Drinking water from wells is provided and garbage cans are are provided. Vault toilets are on-site. Natural Features The campground lies in a meadow under the shade of many trees at an elevation of 9,200 feet. The Rio Grande National Forest spans 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the forest's western border, presenting a myriad of ecosystems from alpine desert to dense wilderness. Across from the campground is the Weminuche Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in Colorado. It's a famously rugged region with three mountain peaks reaching over 14,000 feet. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground