About Matterhorn
Matterhorn Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145), near the quaint town of Telluride, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery, hiking and off-road opportunities. The Galloping Goose Trail 449 can be accessed from the campground. This 8.4-mile trail leads past a restored train trestle, over two trail bridges and along segments of the historic Rio Grande Southern Railway. The trail is open to hiking, biking and horseback riding. Many scenic driving routes, both paved and off-road, can be found in the area. Additional hiking trails crisscross the surrounding mountains. Lizard Head Wilderness is about 3 miles from the campground. The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Some sites are accessible and some have full RV hookups. Flush and vault toilets, drinking…
- Fees: $26 per night per camping unit; $14 per night electric/sewer fee; $10 per firewood bundle. $8 for showers (for non-registered guests).
- Season: May 23 – Oct. 7 (weather dependent)
- Managed by: Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, FS
- Where: 6 mi south of Mountain Village, CO · 37.84472, -107.88111
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priest Lake | ATV road | at camp | 1.4 mi |
| Galloping Goose | Horse | 0.1 mi | 18.2 mi |
| Priest Lake Camping Area | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Lizard Head | Horse | 1.3 mi | 13.0 mi |
| Wilson Meadows | Horse | 1.4 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Magic Meadows | Horse | 2.5 mi | 7.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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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.Dump station: 0 mi
Water fill-up: 18.8 mi