Camping - The Journal

Blue Ridge Fire a symptom of larger problem

Unpermitted structures, illegal campfires and lax enforcement blamed for heightened wildfire risks in Forest Lakes subdivision

DATE: Aug 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man found dead inside SUV at Snowslide Campground in La Plata Canyon

Identification of deceased and cause of death pending

DATE: Jul 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

3 decomposed bodies found near remote campsite in western Colorado

A hiker made the grim discovery Sunday northeast of Gunnison

DATE: Jul 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hower Built says Southwest Colorado is growing market for camper buildouts

Owner says more young professionals want to live out camper life

DATE: May 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

Amid concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160

DATE: Jun 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp

Some in unhoused community feel burned by the county, city and local advocacy groups

DATE: Jun 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why can’t Durango’s unhoused manage themselves?

Some Purple Cliffs residents say they already have a managed camp; La Plata County and advocacy groups disagree

DATE: Feb 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado public land managers turn to enforcement to deal with a crush of long-term campers

Forest Service and local officials struggle to protect natural resources from a growing wave of backcountry campers and explorers this summer

DATE: May 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Crested Butte ending free-for-all camping, designating sites

Agencies identifying as many as 211 formal campsites, requiring reservations

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail

High visitation has led to significant impacts on the landscape, Forest Service says

DATE: Dec 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

House Creek Campground will be downsized

Renovations will be made to infrastructure and campsites

DATE: Jan 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Proposal seeks to modernize campgrounds at national parks

<span class="Drop cap"> </span><span class="Drop cap">Panel looking for ways to put businesses on public land </span>

DATE: Nov 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News