No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Chris Park continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 27 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 9 open for online reservation · 12 reserved · 6 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 8 fall on weekdays and 1 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 9 of 27 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 3 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 2 | 4 |
| 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 |
The 3 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 2 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 2.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 3 sites take 25 ft, 3 sites take 35 ft, 3 sites take 40 ft.
All 3 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25 |
| 1 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 3 | 40 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23 |
About Chris Park
Overview
Chris Park is located near Haviland Lake in southwestern Colorado, 18 miles north of Durango. Visitors enjoy the area for its hiking, canoeing and fishing opportunities.
Recreation
Several trailheads are in the vicinity, including Forebay, Goulding, Elbert Creek and Purgatory Flats. The historic Rico-to-Rockwood Wagon Road passes through Chris Park. Built in the late 1800s, the road was used for six years until the railway opened.
Facilities
The campground offers three group sites. Sites 1 and 2 can accommodate up to 75 people each. Site 3 can accommodate up to 150 people, and includes a picnic shelter with electricity and grills. A volleyball court is located near this site as well. Picnic tables and campfire rings provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a mostly flat, open area, shaded by scattered ponderosa pine trees. Haviland Lake is a short drive from the site.
Nearby Attractions
Beautiful Haviland Lake is less than two miles from the campground. The 80-acre, no-wake lake offers boating, canoeing and fishing. Accessible fishing docks are located on the lakeshore.
Getting there
From Durango, travel north on Highway 550 for about 18 miles to the campground. Turn at Haviland Lake sign, continue for a half-mile, then turn right at the intersection.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Chris Park?
Reservations for Chris Park are made through Recreation.gov. 9 of 27 tracked site-nights are currently open (33.3%). Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Chris Park?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 2. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Chris Park fit a 35-foot RV?
3 of the 3 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Chris Park?
September 2026, with 9 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 27.
When is the next open date at Chris Park?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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