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Poso Campground

usfs · CO

  • fuel station16 mi

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About

The campground climbs up a hillside above South Fork Creek among Spruce and Aspen trees. There are 8 sites. Fishing in area streams, mountain biking on forest roads. Fishing is possible in Cave Creek (just below campground), Poso Creek, South Fork Carnero Creek. Mountain biking can be enjoyed up to Coolbroth Canyon which leads to La Garita Trail and Geronimo Creek Trail. Big game hunting is also possible in this area.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Shell

    16 mi
  • propane

    Jones Oil Co.

    21 mi
  • grocery

    Lowe's Market

    17 mi
  • trailhead

    La Garita Trailhead

    4.1 mi
  • attraction

    Elephant Rocks

    14 mi
  • recreation site

    Big Springs Picnic Site

    12 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: POSO CG in Rio Grande National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/10/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.