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Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch

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Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch, near Gunnison, Colorado, is a fantastic spot for families and outdoor lovers alike. With a mix of RV sites, tent camping, and cozy cabins, it’s designed to cater to a variety of camping styles.

This campground boasts both indoor and outdoor pools, perfect for a refreshing dip after a day of exploring. Visitors have enjoyed the mini-golf and playground, making it a hit with kids. One camper mentioned, “We loved our stay here! There is an indoor and outdoor pool, playground, cool mini golf set up, horses, and a lake for kids to fish in!”

For those who love to fish, there’s a pond where kids under 12 can catch and keep two fish, adding a fun twist to family outings. The area is also a gateway to numerous hiking and boating opportunities, with some reviewers highlighting the scenic dirt roads perfect for ATV adventures or mountain biking.

While cell service can be spotty, the campground offers Wi-Fi at the lodge, though it may be slow during busy times. The peaceful surroundings, combined with the amenities, make Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch a great choice for a memorable camping experience.

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Location

Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

Directions

From jct US 50 & Hwy 135: Go 12 mi W on Hwy 50.

Address

27601 Hwy 50
Gunnison, CO 81230

Coordinates

38.48160529 N
107.12068282 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Aug. 20, 2024

Clean, Busy, Tight, Well Maintained

I stayed here throughout the summer in 2024. It is a great place to explore from into the many surrounding popular locations. Gunnison is 25 minutes out, Crested Butte an hour, Ouray, Silverton, Lake City, Arkansas River Wilderness all an hour to 90 minutes away. Many hiking trails in the National Forrest's are just a few minutes away. World Class fishing in the Gunnison River as well as Blue Mesa Reservoir. These are a few of the Pro's of this Thousand Trails Campground. The back in sites are fairly level. Some need a wedge level to bring your rig closer to level. Class A's have no issues backing into spots. 50-30-15 Amp, Sewer and Water at the majority of the spots. I stayed in the upper section and had no problem getting a reservation, even on busier weekends.

The dig is that you will be backed up and beside other campers. By this, I mean their rigs will be within 20 feet of you. Sipping coffee, you will be able to have a conversation in a low voice with your camping neighbors. Not a big deal for me, I am a friendly and generous neighbor. Heck, I even share the fish I catch with those that do not have a Kayak or fishing gear. There is no Cellular service at this Campground. They have Wi-Fi, but I cannot attest to its strength or reliability; I use Starlink. They have Laundry at $2 a load for wash and $2 a load for dry. A small swimming pool that closes at 8. Bathrooms with showers that are cleaned daily. A nice paved road throughout.

I use this Campground to explore and enjoy hiking, fishing and 4WD into remote areas near hear. I can stay 21 days, out 7 and right back for another 21 if I desire. I disperse camp and come back to do laundry, rinse tanks, resupply fresh water tank. Gunnison has a Safeway, Local Grocery and Walmart. The Walmart is not a super store and has very little in the way of groceries. Local Grocers and Safeway are your better choice for food.

Montrose is an hour away. However, Hwy 50 is down to one lane once in the morning and once in the evening due to bridge repairs. You cannot pull a trailer across the bridge at any times. Towing, you are required to use County Road 26 detour. It also has a pilot car guide and at only a few times a day. It is almost 2 hour detour. Check with Colorado Dept. Transportation for info.

Reviewed Jun. 3, 2023

Nice park across from blue mesa reservoir and near Gunnison

Very nice park recently acquired by Thousand Trails. stayed here for 2 weeks with my thousand trails membership. They have 30-amp and 50-amp full hook-up sites. they also have an area that provides very rustic camping by a creek. those are water and electric-only sites. nice putt putt golf and playground area.

cell service with Verizon and T-Mobile is non-existent. Park has wifi but it is very slow and not reliable. Hot spot at main building works well.

This is also a fishing pond for kids under 12. They can keep 2 fish.

They have an indoor pool and hot tub as well as an outside pool and hot tub in the upper camping area.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch by sydney R., June 3, 2023
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Reviewed Oct. 1, 2022

Excellent location

Great location to access a ton of hiking,boating,etc. Some noise from hwy 50 but overall quiet at night. Cell service for T-Mobile is not good however head into Gunnison and it’s good. They do have access to a longer dirt road some take an atv back to a small lake I took my mountain bike on but not being used to 7,000 feet I was sucking air but got to some great views without having to drive anywhere. Definitely coming back to use for a break from all the many boon docking places.

Site96
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch by Wyatt , October 1, 2022
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Reviewed Jun. 3, 2022

Beautiful !!

We loved our stay here! There is an indoor and outdoor pool, playground, cool mini golf set up, horses, and a lake for kids to fish in! There is NO service here but the lodge does have WiFi. Afternoons always seemed to get pretty windy too.

Site95
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch by Katie B., June 3, 2022
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  • Review photo of Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch by Katie B., June 3, 2022
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Reviewed May. 25, 2022

Rocky Mountain Heaven

This campground is west of Gunnison, Colorado across from Blue Mesa Reservoir. No cell service, but they have free wifi. The wifi is slow and when it's busy doesn't work well.

Site81
Month of VisitMay

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the elevation of Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch?

    Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch is located at 7578 feet.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch?

    Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch does have wifi.