Reservations are available at Gateway RV Park, a small, privately operated campground in Carbondale open from May through October, with full hookups for RVs up to 45 feet. Sites are double-wide with picnic tables and fire rings, though reviewers note the depth is limited enough that longer rigs with rear patios may not have full clearance. The facilities are well-maintained. Hosts draw consistent praise across multiple visits.
Highway noise is a real factor here. The campground sits just below the road, and campers spending time outside will hear traffic, though several reviewers mention it fades inside a trailer or RV. On the other side of that trade-off, the location directly alongside the Roaring Fork River and adjacent to a 40-plus-mile paved and partially-paved bike path connecting Aspen and Glenwood Springs gives active campers immediate access without driving anywhere. Mountain bike trails are also mapped nearby on Trailforks.
Kimberly H. describes it as "the best place to park and explore," which captures how most visitors use it: as a base for day trips rather than a destination in itself. The town of Carbondale is just a short drive away for food and resupply. WiFi, showers, a dump station, and sewer hookups round out the amenities list. Campers wanting a quieter, more dispersed setup might consider Lower Prince Creek Campground as an alternative.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGateway RV Park is located in Colorado near Carbondale
RV ParkDirections
Driving directions from I-70 are below. Take 1-70 West to Exit 116 (Glenwood Springs). Take a right at the exit stop sign. Take a right at the street light onto Colorado Highway 82 East/Grand Avenue. **Grand Avenue turns into Colorado Highway 82 East. Continue onto Colorado Highway 82 East for approximately 12 miles. Take a right onto County Road 106. The Gateway RV Park rests at the end of County Road 106.
Address
640 County Road 106
Carbondale, CO 81623
Coordinates
39.41596017 N
107.22587582 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 8/28/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 19 usersLast on 8/28/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/28/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 8/28/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 19 usersLast on 8/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 30 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 2 hrs 44 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 54 min from Boulder, CO
- 3 hrs 35 min from Colorado Springs, CO
