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Matterhorn Campground

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Find and Discover Recreation Sites and Trails in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (via site)

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Black Face (3,682 m)Summits & peaks5.1 km · ~21 min driveDirections ↗
Ames Falls
Ames FallsWaterfalls

Ames is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States.

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Ophir Pass Trailhead (Westernmost)
Ophir Pass Trailhead (Westernmost)Trails & trailheads

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7.7 km · ~23 min driveDirections ↗
Yellow Mountain (3,924 m)Summits & peaks11.1 km · ~38 min driveDirections ↗
Telluride Ski Area Bald Mtn Backcountry Access GateTrails & trailheads18.1 km · ~59 min driveDirections ↗
Wilson MesaTrails & trailheads21.3 km · ~56 min driveDirections ↗
Ore Station Park
Ore Station ParkParks & play26 km · ~55 min driveDirections ↗
Bear Creek Falls
Bear Creek FallsWaterfalls27.7 km · ~62 min driveDirections ↗
Lizard Head Wilderness
Lizard Head WildernessParks & play

The Lizard Head Wilderness is a wilderness area in southwest Colorado. It contains 41,309 acres (167.17 km2) and is jointly managed by the Uncompahgre and San Juan National Forests. It is 10 miles (16 km) southwest of the town of Telluride and is named for a prominent rock formation that is said to look like a lizard's head. Lizard Head itself is 13,113 feet (3,997 m) and is a volcanic spire of cr

33.5 km · ~86 min driveDirections ↗
Lewis Mill
Lewis MillAttractions

The Lewis Mill, near Telluride, Colorado, was built in 1910. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. It is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southeast of Telluride at the head of Bridal Veil Basin, at 12,450 ft. elevation. It is a 60-ton capacity ore concentration mill.

121.7 km · ~224 min driveDirections ↗

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Do I need to book ahead for Matterhorn Campground?

Reservations: yes. You can check availability on the official website.

Is there drinking water at Matterhorn Campground?

Yes, drinking water is available.

Are there toilets at Matterhorn Campground?

Yes, toilets are available on site.

Are there electrical hookups at Matterhorn Campground?

Yes, electrical hookups are available.

Is there an RV dump station at Matterhorn Campground?

Yes, there's a sanitary dump station.

Who runs Matterhorn Campground?

Matterhorn Campground is operated by United States Forest Service.

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