Here is a list of camping and lodging in the area.
Campgrounds Near Silverton, Colorado
Lodging: Durango Colorado has many modern hotels, if one desires. Durango is 50 miles south of Silverton on US 550, the drive is roughly a hour.
http://www.durango.org/lodging/durango-hotels.aspxRed Mountain Motel, RV, and Cabins:
Red Mountain Motel, Cabins, RV Park Alpine House
Cable color TVs. Queen beds. Deluxe baths. Full kitchens. Non-smoking. Reasonable rates. VISA-MasterCard-Discover-American Express. Daily or weekly rentals. Economical, quiet and centrally located.1234 Greene Street/PO Box 58
Silverton CO, 81433
Phone: 970-387-5628
Fax: 970-387-0150
[email protected]rs: May to October
The Alpine House on Red Mountain Pass
3 all-season Cabins on Red Mountain Pass in the Red Mtn. Mining District. Family-friendly, great for small groups. Affordable, rustic comfort, great views, easy access. Private Alpine location - Hike, Jeep or Ski out the door. Sleeps 2-12. Nightly Rental.Highway 550
Silverton CO, 81433
Phone: 970-260-2101
[email protected]rs: Year round
Canyon View Motel
Silverton's only handicapped-accessible rooms. Large rooms with either 1 king or 2 queens. AC, in-room coffee/tea, fridges, micros, cable TV. All non-smoking. Large on-site parking. Clean and friendly. Locally-owned and operated. PETS WELCOME. FREE WIFI.661 Greene St/PO Box 729
Silverton 81433
Phone: 970-387-5400
[email protected]rs: Year-round
http://www.canyonviewmotel.com/There are many more bed and breakfasts and motels in the town, these are just a few.
Campgrounds: South Mineral Creek: Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 26
Reservations: No
About: South Mineral Campground is accessed by turning off U.S. Highway 550, about 3 miles west of Silverton, onto Forest Rd. 585, which heads west along South Mineral Creek. The campground is 4 miles off the highway and has 26 mostly level sites. Several camping loops and well-spaced sites are mostly shaded, but some are sunny. A few are next to the creek, and some have large parking areas. The Ice Lake Basin Trail, a strenuous, steep, and popular hike, begins across the road from the campground. It leads up above timberline to high alpine lakes surrounded by meadows of wildflowers and rocky peaks. Please stay on the trail to avoid steep, dangerous dropoffs. Dispersed camping along Forest Rd. 585 is allowed only in designated camping areas. Follow posted directions and instructions. The road to the campground is drivable by 2WD, but not far after the campground, it becomes 4WD. Driving off- road is prohibited, but many other 4WD roads in the Silverton area are open to motorized use.
Fees: none
Usage: Heavy
Water: Potable Water
Restrooms: Vault Toilets
Molas Lake Park & CampgroundCampground DetailsOpen: Open from May 15 through Sep 30
Number of Sites: 57
Tents Allowed: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Molas Lake Campground provides visitors with unforgettable scenery, a stocked 25-acre lake, National Forest access via the Colorado Trail, and dark, starry skies free from light-pollution. The campground and day-use amenities were completely renovated in 2008. There are more than 50 campsites serving tent-campers, small RV's and pop-ups, and a few sites over 1,500 square feet to serve even the largest RV's. The park has one water pump, several clean and new vault-style restrooms, showers, and a dump-station for RV's.
FacilitiesADA-Accessible: This extra-large site is suitable for campers in an RV of up to 23 feet in length, tent campers, or pop-up campers. It includes a concrete surface with level, paved access to a clean vault-style toilet. There are no on-site hookups available.
Lake-View RV: Each site is outfitted with a gravel parking and tent pad or all-dirt surface, as well as a fire pit and picnic table. Suitable for motorhomes, trailers, and fifth-wheels of any size. There are no on-site hookups available. There are only 3 of these sites, so they fill up fast.
Small RV or Tent: Each site is outfitted with a gravel parking and tent pad or all-dirt surface, as well as a fire pit and picnic table. Suitable for tents, pop-up campers, and small RV's (motor homes under 23' or trailers under 17'). There are no on-site hookups available.
Standard RV: These extra-large sites sit within a unique geological formation and allow ample room for even the largest RV (minimum 30' x 50') and associated camp setup. All sites are back-in. Each site is outfitted with a gravel parking and tent pad or all-dirt surface, as well as a fire pit and picnic table.
Suitable for motorhomes, trailers, and fifth-wheels of any size. There are no on-site hookups available.
Waterfront Tent: Each site is outfitted with a gravel parking and tent pad or all-dirt surface, as well as a fire pit and picnic table. Suitable for tents only. There are no on-site hookups available.
Waterfront Small RV: Each site is outfitted with a gravel parking and tent pad or all-dirt surface, as well as a fire pit and picnic table. Suitable for pop-up campers or small RV's (motor homes under 23' or trailers under 17'). There are no on-site hookups available.
Walk-in Tent: These sites are ideal for campers who pack light and don't mind being away from their car. Walk-in campers park in a shared lot and walk 50 to 200 feet to access their campsite. All sites are walk-in access for tent camping only. Each site features a graveled camping pad and can support at least one tent, as well as a fire pit and picnic table. There are no on-site hookups available.
AmenitiesPicnic areas with Grills
Restrooms (vault toilets, no running water or electricity)
Hot-water Showers ($4 per use)
Potable Water
Dump Station ($10 fee; FREE for guests staying three or more nights)
Gravel or Dirt Tent Pads
Just 10 minutes drive to the Town of Silverton
