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Mesa Campground

Three miles west of Gunnison on US Highway 50, Mesa Campground sits at the gateway to one of Colorado's most compelling outdoor corridors, with the Gunnison River within walking distance and Blue Mesa Reservoir—Colorado's largest body of water—just minutes down the road. The campground offers full hookup sites for rigs of all sizes, cabin rentals, and proximity to both Curecanti National Recreation Area and the broader Gunnison Valley that makes this part of Colorado a legitimate four-season destination. The combination of river access, a national recreation area next door, and proximity to Crested Butte and Black Canyon makes Gunnison a natural hub for serious outdoor travelers. The campground's sites range from open and shaded options with 30 and 50-amp service to luxury pull-through configurations suited to the largest motorhomes. Free shared WiFi covers the property, and pet-friendly restrooms and showers reflect a campground culture that treats traveling pets as genuine guests. A well-maintained laundromat, communal fire pits, a small playground, and an on-site clubhouse, recreation center, and general store keep the operation self-sufficient for guests who prefer to limit trips to town. Propane service and boat storage accommodate guests who arrive between outings on Blue Mesa or the river. Cabins are available for those seeking a more contained stay. The Gunnison River is the natural focal point of the campground's immediate setting, and walking access to its banks provides easy trout fishing—the river holds brown and rainbow trout in quality numbers through the season—and the particular calm of a high-country river corridor available at whatever time of day fits your schedule. Blue Mesa Reservoir, three miles from the campground, is Colorado's largest body of water and one of the best Kokanee salmon fisheries in the West. Curecanti National Recreation Area surrounds the reservoir system and offers boating, paddling, and scenic canyon geology. Crested Butte, one of Colorado's most beloved mountain towns and a world-class ski and mountain biking destination, is 28 miles north of Gunnison on Highway 135. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park—a dramatically narrow canyon carved by the river itself—is accessible to the west for a day trip that ranks consistently among the most visually striking geological experiences in the Rocky Mountain region. The Gunnison area also anchors an off-road vehicle network extending into the surrounding mountains, and mountain biking trails out of Gunnison and Crested Butte are among Colorado's best. Mesa Campground operates year-round and provides a genuinely useful base for campers who want to explore the Gunnison Valley's remarkable concentration of outdoor opportunity. Summer is the peak season for water recreation on Blue Mesa and trails at Crested Butte, while fall brings extraordinary aspen color across the valley. Winter brings ski access at Crested Butte for guests willing to make the short drive over Kebler Pass. Book your site early for summer weekends and fall aspen season, and use the Gunnison Valley as the base camp it deserves to be.

Oasis RV Resort & Cottages

36 RV Sites

Oasis RV Resort and Cottages in Gunnison, Colorado, offers 36 full-hookup RV sites across from Blue Mesa Reservoir, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted up to 100 feet. A dedicated Big Rig pull-through category joins large back-in, back-in, and pull-through tiers, with a marina, boat ramp, general store, and boutique shop. Thirty-six sites span back-in, Big Rig pull-thru, large back-in, and pull-thru categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi, sized to 100 feet, with picnic tables. A dedicated Big Rig category removes the guesswork, and 100 feet accommodates the longest coaches with a tow. Cabins round out the lodging. A general store, boutique shop, laundry, propane fills and exchange, restrooms, showers, RV storage, and boat storage handle the practical side. The park sits a half mile west of the concrete boat ramp at Stevens Creek and three miles east of Elk Creek Marina. A marina and boat ramp open the water for boating and fishing, with a pavilion, playground, community fire pit, dog park, volleyball, horseshoes, and corn hole filling the rest. Pets are welcome. Blue Mesa is Colorado's largest body of water at more than 9,000 surface acres, in the Black Canyon country of Gunnison County. Curecanti National Recreation Area, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and Crested Butte are all within reach. Summer is the short, intense season in the Colorado high country. Reserve well ahead for June through September.

from $60/night

Aspen Ridge RV Park

35 RV Sites

Aspen Ridge RV Park in South Fork, Colorado, offers 35 full-hookup RV sites at the confluence of the South Fork and Rio Grande Rivers, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 55 feet. Back-in, pull-through, and deluxe patio back-in categories sit at 8,200 feet in the upper Rio Grande valley. Thirty-five sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp across back-in, pull-through, and deluxe patio back-in configurations, sized to 55 feet, with picnic tables. Trailer rentals serve guests without a rig. Laundry, restrooms, showers, and a pavilion handle the practical side, with a community fire pit for evenings. Pets are welcome. On-site facilities are practical rather than programmed — this is a base for the surrounding mountains, and the valley does the work. Fishing runs from the rivers, with basketball on the grounds and a national park within reach. South Fork sits between Mineral and Rio Grande Counties at the gateway to the Rio Grande National Forest, the Weminuche Wilderness, and the Silver Thread Scenic Byway's mountain driving corridor — one of the least-visited and most naturally spectacular sections of the southern Colorado Rockies. The town's year-round resident community and resort economy sustain the full practical service infrastructure that serious mountain recreation requires, and the park's central valley position gives the best access to the fishing, hiking, skiing, and scenic driving in the drainage. The elevation shapes the season sharply. Summer fishing and hiking drive the peak, with fall color in the aspens a second draw and winter bringing ski traffic. Reserve ahead for July, August, and late September.

from $49/night

Lone Duck Campground

26 RV Sites

Located at the base of Pikes peak at an elevation of 7,600 feet, and just 20 minutes from Colorado Springs, Lone Duck Campground is a prime location for a family getaway! Our family-owned campground offers a variety of sites from cozy tent spots to 32 ft full hookup RV sites. Our close proximity to the many local attractions makes us a fantastic choice for a family summer escape. Nearby, you'll find the Manitou Incline, Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, Garden of the Gods, Seven Falls, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and so much more. Come join us at Lone Duck Campground, where the spirit of adventure meets the comfort of home, and create lasting memories in the heart of Colorado.

Cedar Creek RV Park

Cedar Creek RV Park in Montrose, Colorado, offers full-hookup RV sites with water, sewer, and electric alongside cabins and glamping accommodations on a creekside property in the Uncompahgre Valley. Back-in and pull-through sites, on-site dining, a dog park, and walking trails make this a comfortable base in the gateway city to Colorado's western slope. Full-hookup sites carry water, sewer, and electric in back-in and pull-through configurations, with site WiFi throughout. Cabins and glamping units serve guests who want a furnished alternative without giving up the creekside setting. A general store, propane fills and exchange, laundry, restrooms, showers, and a dump station handle the practical side, and on-site dining covers meals. The property is built for guests who spend days out and want comfort on return. A playground, dog park, pavilion, and walking trails run the grounds along the creek, with planned activities through the season. The surrounding country supports mountain biking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, boating, and birding, with skiing and wine tasting nearby. Pets are welcome. Montrose is the most practical basecamp in western Colorado. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park lies east, the Grand Mesa's lake plateau north, and the San Juan Mountains south via the Million Dollar Highway toward Ouray, Silverton, and Telluride. The Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area is also close. Seasons shape the visit sharply here. Winter runs cold and snowy with highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s, good for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the Black Canyon and generally quiet at the park. Spring through fall carries the bulk of demand — reserve ahead for summer and fall color.

from $34/night

Junction West Durango Riverside

97 RV Sites, 2 Cabins

Junction West Durango Riverside in Durango, Colorado, offers 70 full-hookup RV sites and two cabins along the Animas River in the Hermosa Valley, with 30 and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 70 feet. Riverfront back-in and super pull-through categories sit alongside an outdoor pool, on-site dining, a boutique shop, and a game room. Seventy sites run in back-in, riverfront back-in, pull-through, and super pull-through configurations, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 70 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and BBQ pits. The riverfront category is worth requesting — the river is the property's defining feature. Two cabins serve guests without a rig. A general store, laundry, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. The amenity roster reduces the need to leave the property. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, on-site dining and a snack bar cover meals, and a game room and boutique shop fill the rest. Swimming and fishing run from the river, which the resort follows where the Animas emerges from the canyon above town and widens through the Hermosa Creek confluence. Pets are welcome. Durango's downtown is minutes south, with its dining and craft brewery scene, and the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad — running through the San Juan Mountains since 1882 — is 12 miles away. The resort serves the southwestern Colorado season. Summer railroad traffic and fall color in the San Juans drive peak demand, and Durango lodging tightens considerably in both windows. Reserve well ahead, and request a riverfront site early if you want one.

from $45/night

River Camp RV Park

16 RV Sites

River Camp RV Park in Meeker, CO, offers 16 full-hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 44 feet. Sites come as back-ins and pull-thrus, each carrying water, sewer, and electric with site-delivered WiFi, a fire pit, and a picnic table. A bathhouse with showers, firewood, and on-site dining cover the essentials, and pets are welcome. At 16 sites this stays quiet in a way larger parks can't. The property sits on 13 acres on a sweeping bend of the White River, with fishing straight from the site and hiking from the grounds. Off-road riding and golf are nearby. Meeker is a small ranching and hunting town in Rio Blanco County, where the Flat Tops Wilderness begins to shadow the valley floor — the park has been a quiet Colorado secret since 2006. Rates and availability are on the booking page. Hunting season and summer fishing both fill the park, so reserve ahead.

from $50/night

North Shore RV Park & General Store

8 RV Sites, 2 Cabins

North Shore RV Park and General Store in Loveland, Colorado, offers 8 RV sites and two cabins along US Highway 34, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 70 feet. Full-hookup back-in and dry camping categories give two clear price points, with a general store, laundry, and dump station in the Front Range foothills. Eight back-in sites run in back-in and dry camping categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted, sized to 70 feet. The dry camping tier gives self-contained rigs a genuine budget option, and 70 feet accommodates a long coach with a tow. Two cabins round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, and dump station handle the practical side. Two billing notes: electricity is not included in the price for monthly rentals or storage, and if you need a 50-amp site, contact the campground directly rather than assuming availability. Boating, fishing, water sports, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and biking all run nearby. The amenity set is deliberately spare, which keeps rates workable in an expensive corridor. Pets are welcome. The position is the appeal. The park sits at the eastern threshold of the Big Thompson River Canyon, the dramatic route US-34 takes climbing toward Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Larimer County's recreational lakes — Carter, Horsetooth, and Lake Loveland — are close for boating and paddling, and Loveland itself has a substantial public art and sculpture scene. Summer is peak in the Front Range, with Rocky Mountain National Park filling from June through September. Reserve well ahead, and ask about monthly rates.

from $30/night

The Last Resort on the River

28 RV Sites, 2 Cabins, 5 Tent Sites

The Last Resort on the River in Pagosa Springs, CO, offers 28 full-hookup RV sites, 2 cabins, and 5 tent sites, with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 37 feet. Sites come in three categories — back-in, pull-thru, and riverside — all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site-delivered WiFi, a fire pit, and a picnic table. The riverside sites are the ones to request. Check the 37-foot maximum against your rig before booking. The resort is open all year, with laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, firewood, propane fills, a pavilion, and a community fire pit. Pets are welcome, with a dog park and a pet washing station. Blanco River frontage runs the property, with a pond, sport courts, volleyball, horseshoes, a playground, and fishing and picnicking on the water. The resort sits on Highway 84 between Pagosa Springs and Chama, New Mexico, in the San Juan foothills. Pagosa Hot Springs is about 11 miles out, Treasure Falls 15, Chimney Rock National Monument 20, and Wolf Creek Ski Lodge 24, with a state park nearby. Rates for sites, cabins, and tent spots are on the booking page. Riverside sites book earliest.

from $35/night

River Dance RV Resort

39 RV Sites

River Dance RV Resort in Gypsum, CO, offers 39 full-hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 72 feet. Sites break into three categories — full-hookup 50/30-amp back-ins, full-hookup 50/30-amp pull-thrus, and full-hookup back-in sites sized for vans and small campers — each carrying water, sewer, and electric with site-delivered WiFi and a picnic table. The van and small-camper sites are a thoughtful touch in a valley where most parks are built for coaches. The resort is open all year. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, and propane fills handle resupply, and pets are welcome. The property has private Eagle River access with its own beach, which is the resort's real amenity — guests fish, paddle, and swim without leaving the grounds, and walking trails run alongside. Hiking, biking, birding, and nearby hot springs fill out the rest. Gypsum sits in the broad Eagle River valley below the White River National Forest, about 20 minutes west of Vail and 15 minutes east of Glenwood Springs. Rates and availability are on the booking page. Ski season and summer river season both run busy, so reserve early either way.

from $70/night

Camp Eddy

Camp Eddy in Grand Junction, CO, offers full-hookup RV sites carrying water, sewer, and electric, with a picnic table at each site, alongside tiny homes and Airstream glamping. Both pull-thru and back-in layouts are available, along with ADA-accessible sites. The camp is open all year. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, a community fire pit, recycling, and personal mailboxes cover the practical side. Contact the camp for site count, amp service, and maximum rig length, since those specifics aren't published here. Walking trails, a boat ramp, and planned activities fill the grounds, with riverside access for fishing, swimming, paddle boarding, and whitewater rafting, plus mountain biking, biking, and picnicking. Wine tasting is nearby. Pets are welcome, with a dog park. Camp Eddy sits within Las Colonias Park on the banks of the Colorado River, opened in 2022 with a design built around the river rather than against it — guests put in from the property. Rates for RV sites, tiny homes, and Airstreams are on the booking page. Call ahead to confirm your rig's fit before reserving.

from $28/night

Sweetwater River Resort

11 RV Sites, 4 Cabins, 6 Tent Sites, 1 Glamping Site

Sweetwater River Resort in Cotopaxi, CO, offers 11 full-hookup pull-thru RV sites, 4 cabins, 6 tent sites, and 1 glamping site, with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 40 feet. Sites come in two categories, pull-thru 30-amp and pull-thru 50-amp, each carrying water, sewer, and electric with a fire pit, picnic table, and barbecue. Every site is a pull-thru, so nothing needs unhitching. Pets are welcome, with a dog park. The resort occupies 31 private acres along a half-mile of the Arkansas River, with a fishing pier, boat docks, and walking trails right on the water. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, and birding fill the days, and off-road riding is close by. Cotopaxi sits on US Highway 50 at milepost 250 and a half, exactly halfway between Cañon City and Salida in western Fremont County, where the river cuts through Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Rates for sites, cabins, tent spots, and the glamping site are on the booking page. Rafting season on this stretch of the Arkansas runs busy — reserve ahead for summer.

from $40/night