The Burro Bridge campground in the San Juan National Forest is wonderful. The elevation is 9,107 feet and the wildflowers are blooming like crazy. Mornings are chilly (I can see my breath) and the days, so far, have been rainy with a few hours of sun almost every day. The campers in this tiny campground are all hikers, anglers or bikers. No generators. No loud nothing, unless it is the cacophony of birds. If you click on any of the images they will expand to glorious almost full size.
Set up in the Camp Host’s spot
Parked in the mountains of the San Juan National Forest
West Dolores River behind the truck
First Day’s surprise
First Day’s job, getting the cloth from a funny sheep and cleaning up sheep shit.
This is what I see looking North.
Burro Bridge Campsite
The image above is one of 13 sites that the campground has. They are all fine. This one, #1, is great for morning sun.
Cleanest bathrooms east of Tokyo
The above is one of 3 bathrooms that I maintain, thanks to Pine Sol and labor. Below are a few things I have found useful while truck camping.
Milk crates are great for drying towels or socks.
Water Jugs are great for holding down a tarp without tearing out grommets.
The umbrella was great until a fierce wind kicked up and umbrella was crushed.
PVC holding up tarp.
I just took my first shower in 3 weeks. Cannot even begin to tell you how good it felt. Treated myself to breakfast in Dolores, thanks to a pay check. Thank goodness for mobile apps. I was able to deposit the check directly into my account via the iphone, without having to drive an extra 100 miles for the nearest branch of my bank. This is very helpful for people on the road.
I will be at Burro Bridge until September 15th, so you will see more of the San Juan National Forest. I will also start talking about some of the characters I have met camping out at Burro Bridge. Stay tuned!
Truck Camper Hints 
Loving your journey. Please keep sharing all of your experience. Suggest you do not show your license plate in pictures.
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Thank you for the license plate pictures. Smart. Will make sure they are not visible in the future.
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I wish I could come down and camp there w/ you!!.. Miss you tons!, db/mb
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Come on and camp with me, Dave!
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Love the photos Pic, (that visual thing!) what a gorgeous spot you are in. Happy for you and all the lucky folks that get to enjoy those super clean bathrooms. XOXO
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When I lived in Crawford, CO, one of my favorite places to go was the Dunton Hot Springs on the West Dolores River, near where you are! Once upon a time, it was an old mining town owned by three brothers who rented out tiny funky cabins and ran the hot springs. I have wonderful memories of that place!! It’s a 5 star resort now! It’s such a beautiful area!
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Yes, it is wonderfully beautiful here. The Dunton Hot Springs crowd even drive up to the Burro Bridge campground for the views. Have talked to a few workers at Dunton. Sounds luxurious and pampered and gourmet.
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