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South Mineral Campground
Hard to BookNational Forest

South Mineral Campground

San Juan National Forest

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As of October 2026, South Mineral Campground is a campground in San Juan National Forest with 4 campsites. South Mineral Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • South Mineral Campground is located at 37.8056° N, 107.7751° W.

South Mineral Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for South Mineral Campground, read on October 20, 2026.

Campsites at South Mineral Campground

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

About South Mineral Campground

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Facilities

South Mineral Campground, located along South Mineral Creek, is one of the most popular campgrounds in the San Juan National Forest. The campground has 26 sites, all of which are first-come, first-serve. Most campsites are shaded and well-spaced thanks to spruce and fir trees. Some sites are handicapped accessible. Some sites have large parking areas.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Rules and notices at South Mineral Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on October 20, 2026. Check South Mineral Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

This is a Scan & Pay facility

South Mineral Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at South Mineral Campground?

South Mineral Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at South Mineral Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at South Mineral Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does South Mineral Campground have?

South Mineral Campground has 4 campsites.

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