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Rock Climbing · Durango, CO

Happy Camper

difficultSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Durango, 3 mi
Good to go

Good window today.

86°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 86°

Storm chance

39% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

Animas River at Durango is running 161 cfs and falling, water 71°.

Distance

Elevation gain

80ft

High point

6,894ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Happy Camper is a difficult rock climbing area near Durango, Colorado, situated at an elevation of 6,814 feet. The site offers challenging routes that require skill and physical endurance, with a typical visit lasting around four hours. It is accessible year-round, from January to December, and provides parking for visitors. The location allows pets on the trails. While specific rock type is not detailed in the primary source, Durango’s broader climbing scene includes steep limestone formations, suggesting similar geology may apply to local crags. The area remains open during critical fire evacuation orders, though climbers should monitor current conditions.

Trail profile

Gain

80 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

6,894 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,814 ft
2Climbing Route6,894 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Reported Mar 4, 2025Verified

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