--°F

Camping

Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail

Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail

visitation has led to significant impacts on the landscape, Forest Service says

December 3, 2020

10 absolutely fun things to do in Southwest Colorado on Fourth of July

10 absolutely fun things to do in Southwest Colorado on Fourth of July

Holiday plans that keep you safe during pandemic, high fire danger

San Juan National Forest opens some camps before Memorial Day weekend

San Juan National Forest opens some camps before Memorial Day weekend

restrictions remain in place for recreation

Alternative to homeless camping near Purple Cliffs is sought

Alternative to homeless camping near Purple Cliffs is sought

Durango city councilor suggests new site at snow-storage location

November 19, 2019

Durango start-up builds unique trailers for camping

Durango start-up builds unique trailers for camping

Durango duo looks to redefine high-style backcountry camping

November 3, 2019

Strategic plan on homelessness focuses on practical solutions

Strategic plan on homelessness focuses on practical solutions

Locations needed for shelter, new camp, lockers

October 30, 2019

Is Durango denying civil rights to homeless?

Is Durango denying civil rights to homeless?

Instead of citations, city issues warnings to homeless campers

Flooding concerns close several campgrounds near Silverton

Flooding concerns close several campgrounds near Silverton

Service will monitor rivers

Camp closure leaves Durango’s homeless without options

Camp closure leaves Durango’s homeless without options

Homeless resident says city is ‘violating our civil rights’

August 30, 2018

Durango to close homeless camp, won’t provide new location

Durango to close homeless camp, won’t provide new location

abandons plans to open site adjacent to dog park

August 17, 2018

Durango City Council: Homeless camp rules must be upheld

Durango City Council: Homeless camp rules must be upheld

Allowing tents to stay up could put federal funding at risk

Forest Service acts to restrict camping at Priest Lake

Forest Service acts to restrict camping at Priest Lake

affects Priest Lake and Mary E sites

Forest Service acts to restrict camping at Priest Lake

Forest Service acts to restrict camping at Priest Lake

affects Priest Lake and Mary E sites

La Plata County commissioners want Durango’s plan for homeless camp

La Plata County commissioners want Durango’s plan for homeless camp

Timeline for closing county site concerns Durango’s mayor

Homeless camp west of Durango may stay in place this summer

Homeless camp west of Durango may stay in place this summer

Plata County Sheriff’s Office will mitigate fire danger, address neighborhood concerns

Durango City Council proposes homeless shelters instead of a camp

Durango City Council proposes homeless shelters instead of a camp

idea: Use churches, government buildings and other structures for temporary housing

February 15, 2018

Durango homeless camp may relocate by April

Durango homeless camp may relocate by April

City, county focus on two sites to accommodate campers

January 26, 2018

‘Glamping’ campground proposed near Silverton

‘Glamping’ campground proposed near Silverton

likely to approve business proposal this week

December 11, 2017

Collaboration aims to save Lower Dolores River campgrounds

Collaboration aims to save Lower Dolores River campgrounds

Dolores, Montezuma counties working together to save Dolores River sites

November 12, 2017

Durango, La Plata County officials may reconvene homeless coalition

Durango, La Plata County officials may reconvene homeless coalition

aim to give group specific charge

October 19, 2017

Residents advocate for homeless campground

Residents advocate for homeless campground

question establishing a site near social services

Lightner Creek Campground faces fine for missed discharge reports

Lightner Creek Campground faces fine for missed discharge reports

failed to send monthly wastewater discharge data

September 16, 2016

Flood study planned for South Mineral drainage

Flood study planned for South Mineral drainage

to evaluate risk in South Mineral drainage in 2017

Long-term campers in San Juan Mountains spur campground closures

Long-term campers in San Juan Mountains spur campground closures

Transient campsites a growing problem in San Juan National Forest

Popular Stories

Daily newsletters and breaking news alerts

Sign up for our daily email newsletter to get the latest local news delivered to your inbox.