FAQ'S

Campspot is our new online camping reservation software:

https://www.campspot.com/book/telluridetownparkcampground

NEW! We have configured our camping software to optimize our campsites by site type to maximize our occupancy and reduce the need to piece meal together a reservation. 

NEW! The Terms and Conditions (camping rules and regulations) MUST be reviewed and agreed to prior to on-site check-in with the Campground Attendant). You can access the Terms and Conditions from your reservation details link.

Our new software will auto generate 3 messages/reminders to all campers:

1.   You will receive a reservation confirmation upon completion of booking with a link to your Reservation Details. 
      (Please note that you must sign the Terms and Conditions prior to on-site check-in with the campground attendant).
2. Two (2) days prior to your scheduled reservation arrival day, you will receive a Pre-Arrival email message with a link to your reservation details. Your campsite will be locked in at this time.
3. 24 hours prior to your scheduled arrival, you will receive your Online Check-in email message; it is during this step that you will provide the names of the arriving campers and all vehicle information. 
                            *** PLEASE NOTE THAT ON-SITE CHECK-IN WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE UNLESS THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND ONLINE CHECK-IN HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.***

                                                                     *** ONCE ONLINE CHECK-IN HAS BEEN COMPLETED NO CHANGES CAN BE MADE TO THE RESERVATION. ***

NEW! 2023 Campsite Rates will apply as follows:

(PLEASE NOTE: These nightly rates do not include the $3.00 booking fee per transaction)

Premium:
$46.00/night
$37.00/senior*

Standard:
$36.00/night
$29.00/senior*

Walk-In Tent:
$26.00/night
$21.00/senior*

* Senior rates apply to those 60 and older at the time of booking. The Senior promotional code is available on the bottom of the Campspot home page or at the drop down for:
Adults
Children
Seniors
Pets

A Group Booking is defined as multiple bookings made by the same individual for the same nights for multiple campsites.

Due to the incredibly high demand; Group Bookings are NOT permitted. 

An individual camper can stay a maximum of 7 nights in a 30 day period of time and new this year a maximum of 14 days for the entire season.

A maximum of 6 people at a vehicle campsite (Premium and Standard) and 4 people at a primitive walk-in campsite are permitted. Limiting the amount of usage on a site helps prevent erosion of the campsite. If you have more than the maximum number of people allowed, another site will need to be booked if available.

Campers are allowed to have guests. All guest vehicles must be parked outside of the campground in an authorized parking area. Guests are permitted during the day until 9:00 pm, but only a maximum number of 6 people in the vehicle campsites and 4 people in the primitive sites are allowed at night/overnight.

All reservations must be made online. No payments are accepted over the phone or in-person.

Yes, children are counted toward the total capacity of each campsite.

• Two (2) licensed vehicles on the ground (or 4 motorcycles maximum) are permitted on the Premium and Standard campsites. 
• Only one RV is permitted per site based on the site/size limitations. Please note that a Sprinter style van may be considered a Class B RV. 
• Daytime campground visitors must park in the main parking lot of the park or other authorized town parking.

• Parking is true challenge in the Town of Telluride.  Only authorized camping vehicles are permitted in the campground. Attached is a Parking Map generated by the town Marshal illustrating the limited parking options. 
• Only two license plates are permitted at each vehicle site 
• Only one parking space is available for a standard size vehicle for walk-in tent campers
• Car camping is not permitted in the walk-in tent camping spaces.

NEW! Cancellation Policy/Refunds:  

• Cancelling 4 or more days prior to first night reserved = lose 25% of first night (must be completed online)
• Cancelling 1-3 days prior to first night reserved = lose 50% of first night (must be completed online)
• Cancelling on your scheduled arrival date, prior to 3:00 PM MT = lose 100% of first night (must be completed via phone or email).  
• Early departures will forfeit night of departure.
• If you do not show up or contact the Parks and recreation Department by check-in time of 3:00 pm MT on your second night reserved = lose 100% of all nights remaining

NOTE: If you have made 2 bookings on one confirmation in Campspot and need to cancel one, please contact the P&R office for assistance.

Parks and Recreation
970.728.2173
parksandrec@telluride-co.gov

Please refer to our cancellation policy and note that reservations cannot be resold. 

See Revised Cancellation Policy for a reservation no call show show.

See Revised Cancellation Policy for early departure information.

On-site arrivals are from 3:00 pm MT through 9:00 pm MT on-site with the campground attendant. 

A required online pre check-in is available up to 24 hours prior to arriving on-site to provide all arriving camper and vehicle information. This is required prior to on-site check-in with the campground attendant in addition to the Terms and Conditions. 

NO EARLY CHECK-IN'S. NO EXCEPTIONS!

No, street parking is your best option for a longer combined length rig. Across the street from the town park entrance along the river facing west is the closest option. If you drive past the town park entrance to the other side of the east end community use that bus turnaround and come back into any available spaces.

Check-out time is by 2:00 pm MT on your scheduled departure date.  Please be courteous of our campground attendant as there is much to do anticipating the arriving campers who may be weary and anxious to get set up.

If you need a site in a certain area or need to be in sites next to your party, please obtain that information from them directly. The Parks and Recreation Department is unable to provide reservation information to anyone but the person who made the reservation. This includes spouses and other family members.

• 24 hours prior arrival date, you will receive an email to check-in online. It is during this check-in that you will provide the names of all arriving campers and vehicle information. 
• All camper information must be received prior to checking in on-site with the campground attendant. 
• NEW! Once on-site check-in has occurred, no changes can be made to the reservation. Please plan accordingly.

Quiet hours at the campground are from 10:00 pm until 8:00 am daily. Please be courteous of your camping neighbors.

Low decibel (non-diesel) generators are ONLY permitted between the hours of 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Please plan accordingly.