About Target Tree Campground
Target Tree Campground is located 7 miles east of Mancos on the north side of Highway 160 at an elevation of 7,643 feet. It is the ideal camping spot for day trips to Mancos, Durango and Mesa Verde National Park. The name, "Target Tree," refers to the Ute Indians' use of the area to harvest sap and bark from Ponderosa pines as food supplements. They also used the trees for target practice, leaving several scarred trees throughout the area. Visitors may enjoy taking a short, accessible interpretive trail to view a historic target tree. The campground is also known for its great birding opportunities, with a sign in the campground that lists species found in the area. The Narrow Gauge Trail begins within the campground and climbs 3.4 miles to an old railroad grade. The rails were placed just three feet apart to allow trains to navigate through the rugged mountains. Target Tree Campground…
- Fees: Standard: $24
- Season: May – September
- Managed by: San Juan National Forest, FS
- Where: 6 mi east of Mancos, CO · 37.34095, -108.18798
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: Jun–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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Tree Cg | ATV road | at camp | 1.0 mi |
| Narrow Gauge | Horse | at camp | 0.9 mi |
| Railroad Grade | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 6.8 mi |
| Starvation Creek | Horse, Dirt bike | 2.9 mi | 4.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G
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: 21.2 mi
Propane: 19.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Echo Basin Ranch RV Park 4.8 mi
- Mancos State Park campsites 6 mi
- Bay City Campground 6 mi
- Snowslide Campground 6.3 mi
- West 6.4 mi
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