Madden Peak Road Dispersed Camping
San Juan National Forest
Write a Review FR-316 Hesperus, CO 81326 970-247-4874 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.3476, -108.2016
Overview of Madden Peak Road Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-800233 on 7/3/2024
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Blake & Chelsea on 9/26/2019
Pad Type dirt
Open Seasonally Late April - Dec.
Elevation 8,103 ft / 2,469 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Madden Peak Road Dispersed Camping
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 970-247-4874
LeahM asked on 1/11/2021
Hello! Based on reviews, it sounds like the road and conditions are suitable for a minivan pulling a small pop-up cam...
DirtTrailJunkies asked on 8/3/2021
We were at Madden Peak Road recently and had no internet. According to some of the reviews, people worked in this are...
Reviews of Madden Peak Road Dispersed Camping 93 people have reviewed this location.
Cell Phone Coverage
Confirmed by 60 Users
Last reported 7/3/2024
Confirmed by 31 Users
Last reported 5/4/2024
Confirmed by 15 Users
Last reported 10/2/2023
“Great AT&T Internet - Recommend East Durango in fall”
Reviewed 11/2/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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We are full timers and work from the road so the Internet was not an issue it was great. We ended up leaving for the eastern Durango free spots because it was 10-15 minutes closer to town, lower in elevation "warmer" and had even better internet. Great spot during the summer im sure but its a little far from everything for my li... more
We are full timers and work from the road so the Internet was not an issue it was great.
We ended up leaving for the eastern Durango free spots because it was 10-15 minutes closer to town, lower in elevation "warmer" and had even better internet.
Great spot during the summer im sure but its a little far from everything for my liking.
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WanderusLiving.com would stay here again
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“Solid Dispersed Camping near Durango”
Reviewed 11/1/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | NA |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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We set-up here to visit friends in Mancos and explore the national park units nearby (Mesa Verde, Yucca House). The spot was also only 30-minutes from Durango for running some errands. Sites are surrounded by gamble oak forest and high mountains, very nice. Lot of space between sites gives privacy and quiet. Dark starry skies at night.... more
We set-up here to visit friends in Mancos and explore the national park units nearby (Mesa Verde, Yucca House). The spot was also only 30-minutes from Durango for running some errands. Sites are surrounded by gamble oak forest and high mountains, very nice. Lot of space between sites gives privacy and quiet. Dark starry skies at night. Enjoyed our stay here very much.
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HagePhoto would stay here again
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“Easy access, nice spot in the oaks”
Reviewed 10/3/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
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I only went about 1/2 mile up the road, it was good, just washboarded. I pulled into the first spot I found and it was solid in spite of rain and plenty of room to maneuver - actually about 4-6 sites where I parked and had one neighbor. The colors were great and the spot was very dark and quiet at night. It's about 35 min to Durango wh... more
I only went about 1/2 mile up the road, it was good, just washboarded. I pulled into the first spot I found and it was solid in spite of rain and plenty of room to maneuver - actually about 4-6 sites where I parked and had one neighbor. The colors were great and the spot was very dark and quiet at night. It's about 35 min to Durango where I was visiting family, nice highway.
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JohnRushing would stay here again
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“Huge pullouts, beautiful skies!”
Reviewed 9/22/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We loved this place! We had a little caravan group and had no trouble finding an area big enough. The skies are breathtaking at night. Most of the area is pretty level however there are quite a few sites that have ground hornets so we’d suggest scoping out before choosing a site.
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ImperfectAlki would stay here again
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“Convenient, great Verizon signal, FREE”
Reviewed 9/11/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | Not Applicable |
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Conveniently located between Durango and Mesa Verde
Just off the hwy 160, off FR 316
Many options
Better cell signal closer to hwy 160
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kb1968 would stay here again
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“Stayed here for two weeks!”
Reviewed 9/10/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
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Love it here! 10 mins from Mancos and 25 from Durango. Even late at night or on the weekend I would always find a spot here! Some are more private than others but everyone has lots of space. It seems like there are only spots in the first few miles of the road but once you start driving up the mountain you’ll find more, further apart. ... more
Love it here! 10 mins from Mancos and 25 from Durango. Even late at night or on the weekend I would always find a spot here! Some are more private than others but everyone has lots of space. It seems like there are only spots in the first few miles of the road but once you start driving up the mountain you’ll find more, further apart. In fact, I am writing this review from higher up the mountain and I saw a bear here this morning! Just saying, they’re here!
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sarasjegers would stay here again
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“Lovely location”
Reviewed 8/28/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 18' (Class B) |
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Everything with the first mile seemed occupied. I think if I had kept going up I would have had more choices. But I found a sweet spot, separated to my neighbors ,in a tent, by a few trees and I couldn't see anyone. But the wild flowers, the trees, the mountains made it very cozy. You can hear traffic on 160 but it didn't bother me. P... more
Everything with the first mile seemed occupied. I think if I had kept going up I would have had more choices. But I found a sweet spot, separated to my neighbors ,in a tent, by a few trees and I couldn't see anyone. But the wild flowers, the trees, the mountains made it very cozy. You can hear traffic on 160 but it didn't bother me.
Place was very clean. 2 to 3 bars of Verizon reception. Enough to watch Netflix or YouTube.
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FrenchDude would stay here again
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“Easy to find sites”
Reviewed 8/7/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 15' (Travel Trailer) |
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We pulled in very late, so grabbed the first open spot we could find. It was a large, level site with a patch of boulders in the middle (which ended up occupying the kids for two whole days!) There was more road noise than I would expect for a site in a National Forest (but not too bad) and any views from our particular site were non-e... more
We pulled in very late, so grabbed the first open spot we could find. It was a large, level site with a patch of boulders in the middle (which ended up occupying the kids for two whole days!) There was more road noise than I would expect for a site in a National Forest (but not too bad) and any views from our particular site were non-existent, although I imagine if you travel further up the road you’ll find some. The night sky was beautiful and fellow campers friendly and respectful. Great cell service for working remotely. Clean sites- didn’t see a single scrap of trash!
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GoWestWithUs would stay here again
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“Perfecttttt”
Reviewed 7/26/2021
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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This set of dispersed sites are amazing!! Each one is separated by woods and boulders to keep privacy. I work remotely and love taking weeks to go camp and work in the woods. GOOD cell service is very important to get my work done using my mobile hotspot and this campsite has GREAT reception. And it’s BEAUTIFUL
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Logan would stay here again
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“Excellent & Plenty of Sites. Close to Durango and Mesa Verde”
Reviewed 7/15/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We camped here for a week and loved staying here in our 30' fifth wheel. Colorado dirt roads are great and this place is no exception. Great Verizon and ATT signal, able to work out here. We took the first spot on the left about a half mile down the main dirt road and it was huge with plenty of privacy. The best sites are if you go r... more
We camped here for a week and loved staying here in our 30' fifth wheel. Colorado dirt roads are great and this place is no exception. Great Verizon and ATT signal, able to work out here.
We took the first spot on the left about a half mile down the main dirt road and it was huge with plenty of privacy. The best sites are if you go right when you get to the first intersection along the dirt road (about a mile down) and then go right again at the second dirt road. There aren't many sites back in this area, but you can park and quickly scout out a spot before going down the last dirt road I mentioned.
There aren't any good sites for trailers over 15' feet if you keep going down this dirt road at the first intersection.
There are cows that may end up at your campsite, but they are harmless. There isn't much shade either unless you're tent camping.
We could easily drive 25 min into Durango or 25 min to Mesa Verde National Park.
Check out our guides for the best things to do in:
Durango- www.nomadsinnature.com/blog/hiking-in-durango-co
and
Mesa Verde National Park- www.nomadsinnature.com/blog/mesa-verde-national-park-one-day-ultimate-guide
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