Best RV Parks near Arboles, CO

If you're looking for a place to park your RV near Arboles, look no further. Finding a place to camp in Colorado with your RV is easier than ever. You're sure to find the perfect campsite for your Colorado RV camping excursion.

Best RV Sites Near Arboles, CO (130)

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614 Reviews of 130 Arboles Campgrounds


  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Westerly RV Park
    Oct. 24, 2024

    Westerly RV Park

    Great Value, Perfect Hot Springs Access

    Great location, close to Durango and right across from the hot springs. Convenient gas station and grocery store less than 5 minutes away, but if you're buying a lot of groceries, I’d recommend going somewhere closer to Durango as the store across the highway is a bit pricey. Excellent access to streams for anglers

  • Erik F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from New Jack Road
    Oct. 11, 2024

    New Jack Road

    numerous campsites

    area is pretty rocky so i would be careful with a ground tent. We stayed in our van and it was great.

  • J. F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Tico Time River Resort
    Oct. 9, 2024

    Tico Time River Resort

    Not worth all the hype

    We thought it would be great to check out Tico Time last weekend, but our experience was disappointing. We had reservations for Friday and Saturday night, but when we arrived, there was no one to help us find our campsite. After driving around aimlessly, we finally found our spot. 

    However, the place gave off a rundown, homeless camp vibe with old camp trailers, a hippie bus, and even a car on blocks, and another trailer had two motorcycles in various stages of being dismantled.

    The zip line was a letdown, and there wasn't much shade due to the lack of trees. We wished we could have gone to the river to cool off. After just one night, we decided to move on and found a better spot further up the road in the mountains north of Durango.

  • Mark B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pass Creek
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Pass Creek

    Over night sleep stop.

    Stop here just for and sleep stop overnight. Road is well maintained. Several places to pull off the side of the road or actual sites too. We have a 35' 5th wheel and had no problems menivering the area. Nice lake with a parking lot at the end the turn around at if you wish to take the road all the way to the end.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Junction Creek Campground
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Junction Creek Campground

    Awesome tidy and private sites

    Junction Creek campground is a lovely place to stay. The price is good, the hosts are just soo friendly and helpful. The site was even swept clean of pine needles as the toilets are very fresh. 

    The whole experience was very good with well spaced sites and flat ground all between the trees. 

    There is great walking and mountain biking right from camp too! Enjoy!

  • Kaltra B.
    Camper-submitted photo from BLM - Bayfiled/Durango
    Sep. 24, 2024

    BLM - Bayfiled/Durango

    Next to highway, 5g connection

    Going east from Durango, you make a right turn on silver hills road. You will see the blm sign. Gravel road, fire pits. We stayed in a camper van at one of the first spots and had 5g internet with AT&T. Can hear highway noise

  • Patricia N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Angel Peak NM Badlands | Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Angel Peak NM Badlands | Dispersed Camping

    Breathtaking views

    Traveling to Colorado from Albuquerque NM and this was a perfect place to camp. Arrived early Friday afternoon and got the only spot left our 26' toy hauler would fit in. 

    If you get there later in the afternoon on a weekend you will have a hard time finding a place in the official camping spots but you can disperse camp if the camp ground area is full. 

    We had good cell service with Verizon. It was cold for us but we had a nice fire to keep us warm.

  • Richard M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (south Central Co)
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (south Central Co)

    Place where THOUGHTS gets its peace

    I recently had the pleasure of staying at Big Meadows Campground, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the stunning natural beauty surrounding the campground. The sites are spacious and well-maintained, providing a perfect blend of privacy and community. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making check-in a breeze. Other then this you can find me here!
    https://www.carmatec.com

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rio Chama RV Park
    Sep. 17, 2024

    Rio Chama RV Park

    Beautiful campground

    Mostly RV sites, some tent sites. Some with no hookups, partial hookand full hookups. Awesome staff. Full bathroom & laundry facilities.

  • Padej G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Haviland Lake Campground
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Haviland Lake Campground

    Quiet and Peaceful Campground.

    This is a National Forests campground, and many of the sites have electricity, but nothing else. The sites are reasonably graded gravel sites. Some are pull-thru while others are back-in.

  • Noel L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Moore's RV Park & Campground
    Sep. 10, 2024

    Moore's RV Park & Campground

    Old KOA but better

    This is not desert Rose campground but Morris campground. An old KOA from the '70s. Very well maintained and clean. Very friendly staff and helpful. Would stay again.

  • Tom W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rio Chama RV Park
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Rio Chama RV Park

    Shaded Next To River + Steam Train

    The weather is perfect in the summer! The Cumbres & Toltec steam train goes by the campground twice a day at the trestle. The Rio Chama flows along the edge of the campground. The staff was friendly and helpful. The town of Chama is within walking distance. Definitely worth staying.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork Campground
    Sep. 6, 2024

    East Fork Campground

    Quiet in the Tall Timbers

    We had site 22 which is away from the stream. Quite steep front to back. Level side to side. We were at our limit of ability to level the TT. Almost every site is big and well spaced. The whole area is treed with TALL lodgepoll pines with a few TALL ponderosa pines as well. Absolutely stunning. If you need solar, this is not the place. Otherwise it’s lovely.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 1, 2024

    East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping

    Fun location

    There are 20+ campsites along FR667. Some can accommodate RVs, some only tents. We parked a popup at the 1st campsite past the bridge near the trailhead. 2 waterfalls are close, Pagosa Springs is 30ish mins away. Our kids tubed down the creek. Lots of ATV traffic, some bikes, but overall quiet.

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Lightner Creek Campground
    Aug. 29, 2024

    Lightner Creek Campground

    Depends on what you value

    I value space, privacy, value and and quality of the area.  This is a old campground purchased by a multi park company.  It is on a twisty, multi curved 2 lane about 7 miles from downtown Durango.  It is in what is/was a beautiful small canyon with numerous aspen and other trees.  It has a creek which flows part of the year.  That said, it is crowded, with your neighbors sewer connection next to your picnic table.  The spaces are short.  If your RV/toad  or travel trailer plus pickup is much over 48 feet, you'll be out in the road.  They WILL put you in too small a space.  My pickup, parked overnight was damaged by someone trying to make the too tight turn at the end of the campground.  The beauty of the place is totally compromised by not just the rv spaces but multiple cabins dotting the hills around and tent sites, etc. etc.  If you value quality of experience , this is not the place for you.

  • bThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Purgatoire Campground
    Aug. 26, 2024

    Purgatoire Campground

    Not located next to Purgatory Resort

    The location is off as it says it's located in what is a neighborhood. Rec.gov website has the correct location.

    Rating to reflect location only. I did not visit this campsite.

  • Amy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Vallecito Campground
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Vallecito Campground

    Beautiful Campground

    I stayed here for one night and was pleasantly surprised. It’s surrounded by tall Lodgepole pines that offer awesome shade and privacy from neighbors. Bathrooms were clean. Camp hosts were friendly. It sounds like there is a lot of bear activity so tent camping could be a concern. There were mostly RVs.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from New Jack Road
    Aug. 18, 2024

    New Jack Road

    Long road, lots of choices!

    Down a dirt road, you get to where you make a turn, and immediately you’ll start seeing unimproved site. The better sites appear to be closest to that turn, but if you keep driving you’ll find plenty of sites not within earshot of anyone else.

    One think I noticed with ATT service you’ll get 2, sometimes 3 bars by my location (below). As I drove the road I was seeing mostly 1-2 bars.

    Bring your own everything and enjoy the peaceful and quiet!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Springs
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Turkey Springs

    Quite Spot in the Trees

    Nice quiet area outside of Pagosa Springs. Lots of flat spaces, road is bumpy with some potholes, but not bad at all for BLM. 1-2 bars of Verizon LTE depending on where you are. We parked fairly fair up the road, no traffic.

  • Camille V.
    Camper-submitted photo from United Campground of Durango
    Aug. 12, 2024

    United Campground of Durango

    Best campground this summer

    We did 4 campgrounds during our trip in Colorado this summer. This one was the best: very clean, warm welcome, not that expensive… The Durango & Silverton train passes through the camp, it’s so fun. And you can the free trolley to go downtown Durango, very convenient. Thank you !

  • Emma T.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Springs
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Turkey Springs

    Quiet and private camping in the woods

    We had no trouble finding available spots out here on weekend nights, tons of open spaces to choose from. It rained quite a bit during the nights but never got muddy enough to get stuck anywhere. We had some surprise cow guests stop by in the morning! Lots of fun biking nearby!

  • Erika G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lightner Creek Campground
    Aug. 10, 2024

    Lightner Creek Campground

    Review for tent sites #1 to #3

    The tent space#2 that we stayed in was barely a site. Carved out of the slope, the quite small site was not flat, limiting the way we could sleep. 

    The ground was covered with coarse wood chips– hardly an ideal surface to place a tent on. Both#1 and#3 sites seemed to be in the middle of the drive, making you feel like you were intruding just to leave the site.

    #1 was also small and delineated with the same wood chips on the ground. Glad we didn’t get stuck there. 

    The larger RV/camper sites appeared to be quite nice. The pool was a welcome benefit.

  • Heather M.
    Camper-submitted photo from BLM - Bayfiled/Durango
    Aug. 9, 2024

    BLM - Bayfiled/Durango

    Quiet but popular spot

    Camped here a few weeks ago on our cross-country trek from Utah back to the east coast. Easy to find but as others noted use the coordinates. There is signage for BLM land right as you pull up.

    We got to our spot a little before sunset but noticed that most spots were filled (late july, midweek) so keep that in mind.

    Overall a nice spot, bug free for the most part and accessible with a stock truck.



Guide to Arboles

Camping near Arboles, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to relax by the river or explore the nearby mountains, there’s something for everyone.

What to do:

  • Fishing: The San Juan River is a great spot for fishing. One camper mentioned, "The campgrounds are located on the San Juan River with good access for fishing," highlighting the convenience for anglers.
  • Hiking: Explore the Vallecito Trail, which is right next to the Vallecito Campground. A visitor said, "The Vallecito Trail is such a beautiful hike and was right next to our camp site."
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for hummingbirds and other wildlife. One camper noted, "The amount of hummingbirds was crazy," during their stay at the Junction Creek Campground.

What campers like:

  • Friendly Hosts: Campers appreciate the welcoming atmosphere. A review from Pagosa Riverside Campground states, "The hosts were the kindest people, I was treated with 'We're glad to have you, thank you for coming to stay.'"
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A visitor at Oasis RV Resort and Cottages remarked, "The campground is clean, quiet, gorgeous."
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. One camper at Turkey Creek Road said, "We had a great view, plenty of space and privacy."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Junction Creek Campground, do not have showers or a market. A camper mentioned, "Restrooms were well maintained vault toilets. No showers anywhere in campground."
  • Crowded on Weekends: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A visitor at United Campground of Durango noted, "Most sites were occupied. You can reserve sites in advance."
  • Road Conditions: Some access roads can be rough. One camper warned about the "gravel road leading to the campground is VERY rough wash-board" at Junction Creek Campground.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Spacious Sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites for privacy. A camper at Pagosa Riverside Campground mentioned, "Enough space between campgrounds to have privacy."
  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Many campgrounds have nearby trails and rivers for exploration. One family enjoyed the "great little path with the gushing river on the other side" at Pagosa Riverside Campground.
  • Plan for Amenities: Check for campgrounds with laundry and showers. A visitor at Oasis RV Resort and Cottages appreciated the "24/7 laundry room, showers, bathrooms."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure your chosen campground has the right hookups for your RV. A camper at Alpen Rose RV Park noted, "Most spots are close, but we had a large area w/picnic table."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have limited space for larger rigs. A review from United Campground of Durango mentioned, "Tight spaces. We're 43 feet fifth wheel. Barely enough room to park truck in the site."
  • Secure Your Belongings: Roads can be bumpy, so make sure everything is secured. A camper at Junction Creek Campground advised, "Secure your stuff and be ready for the bumpy ride."

Camping near Arboles, Colorado, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors, with plenty of options for families and RVers alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular RV campsite near Arboles, CO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Arboles, CO is Alpen Rose RV Park with a 4.2-star rating from 16 reviews.

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