Turn left at sign into campground. 402 is dirt and gravel and narrow in places. There are also some tight switchbacks and can be slippery in wet weather. The elevation is 9,200 ft. The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is on top of the Uncompahgre Plateau in a grove of large mature Aspen trees.
Some sites have a tall grass understory giving the campground an unkept and rustic feeling.
The campground, well suited for small RVs and tents, is convenient to a large network of ATV, foot, horse and 4WD trails on top of the plateau. Open May 15 through October 1. From Telluride, CO, take State Rt. 145 west 2.8 miles to where Rt. Turn left at Rico sign and go 9.3 miles to campground sign.