Blue Ridge Fire a symptom of larger problem Unpermitted structures, illegal campfires and lax enforcement blamed for heightened wildfire risks in Forest Lakes subdivision August 25, 2025
Man found dead inside SUV at Snowslide Campground in La Plata Canyon Identification of deceased and cause of death pending July 13, 2023
3 decomposed bodies found near remote campsite in western Colorado A hiker made the grim discovery Sunday northeast of Gunnison July 13, 2023
Hower Built says Southwest Colorado is growing market for camper buildouts says more young professionals want to live out camper life May 30, 2023
Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160 June 11, 2022
Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp in unhoused community feel burned by the county, city and local advocacy groups June 8, 2022
Why can’t Durango’s unhoused manage themselves? Purple Cliffs residents say they already have a managed camp; La Plata County and advocacy groups disagree February 23, 2022
Colorado public land managers turn to enforcement to deal with a crush of long-term campers Service and local officials struggle to protect natural resources from a growing wave of backcountry campers and explorers this summer May 22, 2021
Crested Butte ending free-for-all camping, designating sites Agencies identifying as many as 211 formal campsites, requiring reservations April 2, 2021
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
House Creek Campground will be downsized Renovations will be made to infrastructure and campsites January 20, 2020
Proposal seeks to modernize campgrounds at national parks looking for ways to put businesses on public land November 6, 2019
Business Durango start-up builds unique trailers for camping Durango duo looks to redefine high-style backcountry camping November 3, 2019
Camping Flooding concerns close several campgrounds near Silverton Service will monitor rivers June 27, 2019
Durango to close homeless camp, won’t provide new location abandons plans to open site adjacent to dog park August 17, 2018
Local News Durango City Council proposes homeless shelters instead of a camp idea: Use churches, government buildings and other structures for temporary housing February 16, 2018
‘Glamping’ campground proposed near Silverton likely to approve business proposal this week December 11, 2017
Local News Two counties collaborate to save Lower Dolores River campgrounds and Cabin sites would be co-managed with feds November 7, 2017
County has precedent for taking over Sage Hen area County’s plan for taking over Sage Hen has precedent February 22, 2017
Business Flood study planned for South Mineral drainage to evaluate risk in South Mineral drainage in 2017 June 19, 2016
Local News Long-term campers in San Juan Mountains spur campground closures Transient campsites a growing problem in San Juan National Forest June 19, 2016
Local News Mancos State Park plans events Kayakers enjoy Jackson Lake at Mancos State Park in the this file photo.Sam Green/The Journal An evening program will be… June 15, 2016
More Sports Parks and Wildlife announces new camping fees Depending upon the type of site, fee increases range from $2 to $10 per night. Yurts and cabins incurred the… October 26, 2015
