Rated the "Most Scenic Campground in Colorado" - by AAA
At Molas Lake Park and Campground, visitors experience unforgettable scenery, a 25-acre lake stocked with trout, and dark, starry skies free of light pollution. Day use is allowed from dawn to dusk. There are four(4) day use picnic areas and grills, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Lake and Campground provide access to the San Juan National Forest, Molas trail system routes, the Colorado Trail (segment 24), and Colorado’s largest wilderness: the Weminuche Wilderness. The lake and Campground are on a pristine 137-acre alpine parcel granted to the Town of Silverton by the U.S. Federal Government in 1925 for public park purposes. The dramatic skyline is dominated by Grand Turk, Sultan, Snowdon, N-1, N-2, N-3, and Electric peaks, to name a few.
The Campground has 62 campsites providing a mix of lakefront, rock outcrop, and secluded forest sites for large and small RVs, trailers, pop-ups, and tents. There are a few sites over 1,500 square feet for ultra-large RVs and several walk-in tent sites for minimalists. The park has one water pump, several clean vault-style restrooms, and a fish-cleaning station. Campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, flat tent pads, and parking spots. Hot showers, watercraft rentals, and general store goods are available. -->FAQs
Visitors reach Molas Lake by traveling between Silverton and Durango on the US 550 - San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway (also known as the Million Dollar Highway). Nearby Silverton is a gateway to the Alpine Loop,Alpine Loop, a National Backcountry Scenic Byway featuring multiple 14,000-foot peaks, wildflowers, alpine tundra, and historic mining districts. This off-highway byway is accessible in non-snow months with high-clearance 4-WD vehicles. -->Alpine Loop Brochure
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