The Junction Restaurant | Informal Campsite

March 17th, 2024 by melissa.leon12

Stayed here one night due to a long day of driving through the pass. No one bothered us, there is one very old sign that says no overnight parking on the restaurant side but there were many people staying here. The dirt lot side of the things is a DOT lot and you can stay there overnight.

December 23rd, 2023 by slipperybeet86

As described. Arrived slightly early and couldn’t make heads or tails of parking, parked facing the restaurant against the large snowbank. Joined by a couple semis and other cars and vans. Snowed on us overnight, and we went unbothered. As before, don’t block the access road around the back of the restaurant. Highly recommend, quiet for a roadside lot.

September 6th, 2023 by koolbaba

Around a dozen big rigs joined us here last night. Quiet spot, considering that it is right by the road. Great uneventful night. A gas station right across the street seemed to be open all night for any necessities. Thank you, Junction Restaurant!

June 11th, 2022 by Nomad N Rad

Pagosa Adventure is very near this spot as well. If it’s a hot day then rent a tube for a fun float down the river! $18 for the whole day and they will shuttle you back to the start point as many times as you want. Riff Raff brewery is the start point which means you can enjoy a beverage before and after your float!

January 28th, 2022 by bryandrew1791

sweet staff with yummy noms 😋
just here for 1 night 🌙

January 12th, 2022 by rachael809

There is a sign posted, no overnight parking allowed. However I stayed the night as well as a semi, no one bothered us.

December 6th, 2021 by mayapatrykus

As described. Doesn’t seem like there is a need to ask permission. I did, but the response seemed as if it’s completely normal. They were closing up so I didn’t have to buy a curtsey beverage either which was nice.

March 2nd, 2021 by sarahwbolton

As described. We asked in the restaurant and we’re told it’s fine to park. There were a couple vans, a box truck and a small RV (both of which seemed to be more permanent fixtures), and several big rigs here the night we stayed. We parked along the bank closer to the restaurant and weren’t bothered. We didn’t get a chance to eat at the restaurant but they were very nice. Good cell service. Close to downtown.

January 22nd, 2021 by /blogs/112158

Large parking lot with a number of campers and commercial trucks parked for the night. Friendly staff was very welcoming.

November 30th, 2020 by living.it.right

Great place to stay for free. large gravel parking lot with other campers and a couple semis! Go see the free hot spring along the river. SO AMAZING. it was maybe 20° outside and we were warm & toasty in the hot springs.
We stayed two nights here with no problems.

November 14th, 2020 by priuspassage

As described. Had dessert in the restaurant. Only a few cars/vans in the lot. Can hear passing traffic as lot sits adjacent to road. quiets down after midnight.

March 13th, 2019 by westonnate

I showed up really late. it was nice. definitely eat at the restaurant if you can. good eggs. there's a Walmart 10 mins down the road if you don't want to be next to semis. they're kind of loud, but I sleep better with noise

October 22nd, 2018 by alaskangrownvan.com

The paved parking lot is their property and they rather people park overnight on the gravel area. There are semi trucks here and it's right off the highway so can be noisy. Restaurant prices are cheap. We opted to drive South about 30 minutes to a national Forest road to camp.

February 6th, 2017 by Tony LEE

Large flat carpark adjacent to the restaurant where overnighting is permitted, but ask first. If eat in the restaurant, could use the toilet while open. Good menu with range of prices.
Open wifi if you have an antenna.
Note, area is used by trucks, but if you park we we parked, they will be clear of you. Don't block the access around the end of the building.