State Park Nearby
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Plan your next getaway at campgrounds and RV parks near state parks, where some of the region’s best outdoor recreation is just minutes away. Spend your days hiking scenic trails, paddling across calm lakes, spotting wildlife, or enjoying quiet picnic areas surrounded by nature. These destinations make it easy to explore protected landscapes while returning to a relaxing campsite near state parks where nature's gifts are always within reach.
RV parks and campgrounds with State Park Nearby near Howard, Colorado.
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Salida RV Resort
85 RV Sites
Salida RV Resort in Colorado offers 85 full-hookup RV sites on more than 1,600 feet of private Arkansas River frontage, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 45 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Premium riverside back-in and premium mountain view categories join standard mountain view back-in and pull-through tiers, with a boat ramp, fitness center, and clubhouse. Eighty-five sites span mountain view back-in, mountain view pull-thru, premium mountain view back-in, premium mountain view pull-thru, and premium riverside back-in categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 45 feet. Every category is named for its outlook, which tells you what the property is selling — river or mountains, and how close. A laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. A boat ramp gives direct river access for boating and fishing, with a fitness center, clubhouse, game room, billiards, pickleball, sports courts, walking trails, hiking, biking, a playground, and dog park filling the grounds. Pets are welcome. Private river frontage in Chaffee County is a serious claim. The Arkansas carves through the Sawatch Range's eastern foothills between the Collegiate Peaks and the Sangre de Cristos here, and the whitewater, fishing, and trail access make this one of the most concentrated adventure-sport landscapes in the American West. Salida's historic downtown is close. Summer is peak in the Colorado high country, when the rafting season runs and the passes are open. Reserve well ahead for June through August, with fall color drawing a strong September.
from $64/night
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Sweetwater River Resort
11 RV Sites, 4 Cabins, 6 Tent Sites, 1 Glamping Site
Sweetwater River Resort occupies 31 private acres along a half-mile of the Arkansas River in Cotopaxi, Colorado — a stretch of Highway 50 where the river cuts through the Bighorn Sheep Canyon between Cañon City and Salida, delivering some of the most dramatic high-desert river scenery in the American West. With frontage on both sides of the Arkansas and a setting in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sweetwater River Resort is one of the most scenically positioned camping destinations in Colorado. Accommodations span rustic cabins, pioneer cabins, deluxe cabins, glamping tents, four traditional motel rooms, and a Big House perched above the river — suitable for large groups who want a private space with kitchen amenities and wraparound river views. RV sites and tent sites round out the options for guests bringing their own shelter. The bath house provides hot showers near the property entrance, and the half-mile of Arkansas River frontage on both banks gives guests unfettered access for fishing, wading, and riverside relaxation throughout the day. Pets are welcome. The Arkansas River at Cotopaxi flows through the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area — a state park extending the length of the river's Colorado run that protects and provides access to some of the most celebrated whitewater in the country. Gold Medal fishing on the Arkansas draws fly anglers who prize its brown and rainbow trout, while kayakers and paddlers of all skill levels navigate the Bighorn Sheep Canyon section that runs directly through the Sweetwater property. Royal Gorge, 30 minutes west in Cañon City, is one of Colorado's most dramatic natural landmarks — a 1,000-foot-deep canyon crossed by the world's highest suspension bridge, with the Royal Gorge Route Railroad running along the canyon floor for a scenic ride unlike anything above ground. Salida, 30 minutes east, is one of Colorado's most vibrant mountain towns — art galleries, local restaurants, live music, and 14er access fill the kind of afternoon that makes Salida worth a full day of exploration. Forty-five miles of 4x4 and ATV trails at Texas Creek and the Rainbow Trail near Westcliffe extend the outdoor recreation for guests with off-road capability. Sweetwater River Resort is open through the Colorado camping season, with summer delivering the widest combination of river recreation — from whitewater rafting with the outfitters concentrated along the Highway 50 corridor to fly fishing the Gold Medal Arkansas to hiking the Sangre de Cristo foothills. The sweetwater river resort's position exactly between Cañon City and Salida makes it a natural base for exploring two of the Arkansas Valley's most appealing communities in any direction.
from $40/night
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Tall Texan RV Park and Cabins
84 RV Sites
Tall Texan RV Park and Cabins in Gunnison, Colorado, offers 84 full-hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 45 feet, with more than 50 years of continuous operation in the Gunnison and Crested Butte Valley. Super size and El Grande back-in categories join premium back-in, premium pull-through, standard, and super size pull-through tiers. Eighty-four sites span standard back-in, premium back-in, super size back-in, El Grande back-in, premium pull-thru, and super size pull-thru categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 45 feet. The El Grande and super size tiers give larger rigs a proper option in a valley where space is often tight. A general store, boutique shop, laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. A game room, playground, pavilion, and pond fill the grounds, with fishing on the property and a river nearby. Offroading is close by. Pets are welcome. Fifty years of continuous operation in a competitive mountain resort market says something no amenity list can. Gunnison sits at the convergence of the Gunnison River valley and the road north to Crested Butte, with the Black Canyon, Blue Mesa Reservoir, and the West Elk Mountains all within reach. Directions: from Highway 50, turn north on Main Street (Highway 135) for 2.5 miles — if you cross the bridge over the Gunnison River you have gone too far — then right onto County Road 11 by the mailboxes and the blue campground sign, and 300 yards in. Summer is peak in the Colorado high country. Reserve well ahead for June through September.
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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.
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Oasis RV Resort & Cottages
36 RV Sites
Positioned directly across from Blue Mesa Reservoir—Colorado's largest body of water, covering more than 9,000 acres of surface area in the Black Canyon country of Gunnison County—Oasis RV Resort and Cottages offers lakeside camping access alongside a well-rounded amenity package that makes it a comfortable multi-day destination for guests exploring the Curecanti National Recreation Area and the broader Gunnison Valley. The resort's lakeside location gives it a natural backdrop defined by the reservoir's dramatic rock formations, and the combination of immediate water access and Gunnison's outdoor recreation infrastructure positions it as a natural basecamp for guests drawn to high-altitude Colorado camping. Sites are available for RVs with electric and sewer hookups, and tent camping and vacation cottages expand the accommodation options for guests with different lodging preferences. Shaded RV sites, free Wi-Fi, and pure drinking water address daily comfort needs, while a coin-operated laundry, propane sales, RV and boat storage, and a dog park handle practical aspects of an extended stay. The general store on-site is well stocked with groceries, toiletries, fishing tackle, RV supplies, and regional souvenirs, giving guests a convenient on-property resupply option without requiring a trip to Gunnison's retail corridor several miles away. Blue Mesa Reservoir, created by the impoundment of the Gunnison River behind Blue Mesa Dam in 1966, supports trophy trout fishing for Kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, and brown trout in one of Colorado's most productive high-altitude fisheries. Boating, waterskiing, kayaking, and windsurfing are popular on the reservoir's open water during the summer months, and the three arms of the lake—Blue Mesa, Morrow Point, and Crystal—provide varied terrain for water recreation and lake exploration by boat. The Elk Creek Marina provides boat ramp access and rental services for guests who want on-water transportation beyond what they can launch independently. Curecanti National Recreation Area, managed by the National Park Service and headquartering near the campground on U.S. Highway 50, administers the reservoir and surrounding canyon lands with hiking trails, visitor programming, and ranger-led boat tours into the dramatic Morrow Point Canyon accessible only by water or the Pine Creek Trail. The Gunnison River downstream of the reservoir enters the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park—one of Colorado's most dramatic canyon systems, with sheer walls dropping nearly 2,700 feet to the river below. Dos Rios Golf Club in Gunnison provides a local golf option for guests seeking a break from water-based recreation. Oasis RV Resort and Cottages is open through the summer camping season, with the Colorado high country's elevation—Gunnison sits at approximately 7,700 feet—delivering cool nights and mild days even during the warmest summer months. The trout fishing season on Blue Mesa runs from spring through fall, and the reservoir's Kokanee salmon fishery peaks in late summer. Advance reservations for waterfront and lake-view positions are recommended for summer holiday weekends, when Curecanti National Recreation Area sees its highest visitation of the year.
from $60/night