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Mancos-Dolores Ranger District

Quick Facts

Bradfield Campground

Elevation:	6,500 Feet (2026.2 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	22
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

General Description

Bradfield Campground, has 22 campsites, all barrier-free, with hand pumps for water. The campground features a raft launch site for trips on the lower Dolores River. Travel southeast on Forest Road 504 to get to McPhee Dam.

Directions from Dolores: Travel west on Highway 145 for 2 miles. Go right on Highway 184 for 8 miles. Turn right on U.S. Hwy 666 for 13 miles, then go right on Forest Road 505 for 1 mile.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Year-round (NOTE: Located in the Dolores River Canyon, below McPhee Dam. BLM facility.) .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
Camping, single unit	Call for Current Fee	On the Dolores River. Has a b

Current Conditions & Trip Reports

Open for the season.Located 30 miles northwest of Dolores on BLM land. Includes 22 barrier-free campsites, with hand pumps for water. Fee is $8/night. Updated: 2004-04-22 14:44:00.0

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Boat Launching	Raft launch site for Lower Dolores River	Yes
	Camping	Bradfield Campground	Yes

Related Activities

Cabin Canyon Campground - Cabin Canyon Campground is 4 miles upstream from Bradfield campground, on the Dolores River. The campground has 11 sites, all barrier-free, with hand pumps for water.

Cabin Canyon Picnic Ground - Cabin Canyon Picnic Ground is 4 miles upstream from Bradfield Campground, on the Dolores River at Lone Dome, northwest of McPhee Dam.

Dry Canyon Fishing Site - Dry Canyon Fishing Site is located on the northeastern shores of McPhee Reservoir. From Dolores, it is a trip of about 40 miles, most of it on gravel roads. There are restrooms and fishing access here.

Ferris Campground - Ferris Canyon Campground is 3 miles from Cabin Canyon Campground, has 6 sites (all barrier-free), hand pumps for water, and 6 picnic areas.

Ferris Picnic Ground - Ferris Canyon Picnic Ground, at Lone Dome, is 3.0 miles from Cabin Canyon Campground.

McPhee Reservior Recreation Area - McPhee Reservoir is the largest reservoir in the San Juan and Rio Grande National Forests.