About Mcphee Recreation Complex
McPhee Recreation Complex is located on the south shore of McPhee Reservoir near the town of Dolores in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities. McPhee Reservoir, the largest within the San Juan National Forest and second-largest in Colorado, has 50 miles of shoreline. Boating, water skiing and fishing are popular activities. A boat ramp and fish cleaning station are located within the complex. The half-mile Can Do Trail climbs to a scenic overlook with panoramic views of the reservoir and the beautiful peaks surrounding Mesa Verde to the south. This large campground offers group sites, RV and tent sites, some of which have electric hookups. Several sites have shelters for shade. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are flush toilets. The McPhee Campground has 71 campsites on 2 loops with paved access. There are…
- Fees: Standard: $27 Electrical Hookup: $36 Group: $100
- Season: May – September (limited services Sept - Nov)
- Managed by: San Juan National Forest, FS
- Where: 3 mi northwest of Dolores, CO · 37.5, -108.55
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Aug–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can Do | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Old Mcphee | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Mcphee Overlook | Horse | 0.6 mi | 8.7 mi |
| Sage Hen Fisher C | ATV road | 1.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Sage Hen Loop | Horse | 1.4 mi | 12.5 mi |
| Mcphee Overlook Spur | Horse | 1.5 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 shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 10.6 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- McPhee Group Area 0.6 mi
- House Creek 1.7 mi
- Dispersed spot · 4 mi NE of Dolores 5.5 mi
- Dispersed spot · 4 mi NE of Dolores 5.9 mi
- Westview RV Park 7.7 mi
- Ferris Canyon Campground 9.2 mi