About Kroeger Campground
Kroeger Campground is located in beautiful La Plata Canyon, with 10 campsites shaded by a mixture of spruce, fir, aspen, and cottonwood. One site has a double table and large parking area. Another is suitable for a long RV; most sites do not accommodate larger RVs. There is one pull-thru. Please do not trespass on the private property adjacent to the campground. Services include include water, fire grates, picnic tables, and vault toilets and a host on site. T**here is no trash pickup; trash must be packed out.**Bear-safe food storage is mandatory. Camping is allowed only in developed campgrounds and designated dispersed camping areas. Campfires are allowed only in the metal fire grates provided for your use.
- Fees: $22
- Season: May – September
- Managed by: USFS - San Juan National Forest
- Where: 12 mi east of Mancos, CO · 37.37621, -108.07711
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata Canyon B | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Madden Creek Proper OHV Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.4 mi | 1.9 mi |
| La Plata Canyon D OHV | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Madden Creek Cg | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Madden Camp Spur OHV | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Neptune OHV Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | 2.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 15.8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Snowslide Campground 0.4 mi
- Miner's Cabin Campground 0.4 mi
- Madden Creek Campground 0.8 mi
- Bay City Campground 1.1 mi
- La Plata City Campground 1.3 mi
- Darby Campground 4 mi