Camping at all state parks now requires a reservation.
For more information, see the camping reservations page.
- Reservations can be made the day you plan to arrive at the park or up to six months in advance.
- See the Fees page for pricing information.
Camping at Mancos
The next time you’re headed to Southwestern Colorado’s numerous attractions, including Mesa Verde National Park and Durango, think about escaping to a small campground nestled in a Ponderosa Pine forest with views of Jackson Gulch Reservoir: Mancos State Park. Launch your hand-powered boat or sailboat in the wakeless reservoir or take a nature hike on one of the many trails, including the connection to the Denver-to-Durango Colorado Trail.
Two Campgrounds; 32 Campsites
The park has two campgrounds – Main and West – on two sides of the reservoir with a total of 32 campsites. Along the northwest side of the reservoir, the west campground has nine campsites (primarily for tent campers) with toilets but no drinking water nearby.
View a Mancos State Park Area Map for campground locations.
- Check-out time is at noon.
- All sites have fire pits and picnic tables.
- The main campground has vault toilets and drinking water, but no electrical hookups.
- The west campground (nine campsites primarily for tent campers) with toilets, but no drinking water nearby.
- There are some campsites and restrooms accessible to persons with disabilities. Contact the park for details on accessible facilities.
Firewood Guidelines
Bundles of firewood are available for purchase in the park during the summer at $5/bundle.
We encourage you to purchase this firewood as it is locally collected from fire fuels and forest health treatment on the park and reduces the risk of introducing pests to our area (which often accompany wood brought into the park).
Winter Closures
- During the winter months the west campground is closed, but several campsites in the upper loop of the main campground are kept open.
Yurt Camping
Mancos also offers
yurts for a unique and cozy camping experience.
Yurt reservations are required year round. Call 1-800-244-5613, or visit our Yurt Information page and reserve online.
Trash Disposal
A dump station is located at the exit of the main campground for the use of those holding a
valid camping pass and vehicle pass. Please use this facility for disposal of all waste water to protect water quality and maintain a clean and healthy environment within the park.
Firewood
During the summer months, Mancos State Park sells bundles of firewood for $5/bundle.
We encourage you to purchase this locally harvested wood.
Firewood brought in from outside Colorado can carry devastating, non-native tree insects and diseases. All of our firewood comes from forest health treatments, fire fuels reduction, and hazard tree removal in the park. The wood is processed and bundled by park volunteers and sold through the park retail program. By purchasing local firewood in Mancos State Park you are supporting the ecological health of the park and protecting our healthy trees from invasive and harmful pests.
Winter Camping
Mancos State Park provides a great overnight stop or a beautiful location for an extended stay. Winter is a fun time to camp at Mancos State Park. There are fun activities in the park such as ice fishing, cross country skiing, sledding, and snow shoeing. Mancos is centrally located to make a good base for daily outings to Mesa Verde, Durango, and the nearby San Juan National Forest. The park is at 7800 ft elevation so can be cool and snowy in the winter. The west campground and lower loop of the main campground are closed in the winter. The park is quiet during the winter so campsites do not need to be reserved. Yurts will still need to reserved even in winter.
