Best RV Parks & Resorts near Bayfield, CO

Searching for an RV campsite near Bayfield? Finding RV campgrounds in Colorado is easier than ever. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of Bayfield's most popular destinations.

Best RV Sites Near Bayfield, Colorado (163)

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    1. Alpen Rose RV Park

    18 Reviews
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    86 Saves
    Durango, Colorado

    At Alpen Rose RV Park, you can enjoy the quiet of the Animas River Valley, along with fabulous mountain views, yet be close to Durango’s many attractions. Nestled beneath stunning, red rock cliffs, our full-service RV Park makes the perfect base camp for all of your Southwest Colorado adventures.

    Pull into one of our large, grassy sites, set up your chairs, and watch the sun drift over the valley. Explore historic downtown Durango, ride the Durango & Silverton Train, or visit Mesa Verde National Park. Soak in hot springs, take a hike, walk your dog along a tumbling river or drive over a mountain pass. It’s all nearby!

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $65 - $1 / night

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    2. Westerly RV Park

    9 Reviews
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    10 Saves
    Durango, Colorado

    Westerly RV Park is located 5 miles north of historic Durango, Colorado in the beautiful Animas River Valley. Just 15 minutes south of Purgatory Ski Area, this small, quiet park offers generous landscaped sites with beautiful views of the surrounding Red Cliffs and San Juan National Forest. There are onsite laundry facilities and grocery and hardware stores close by. The historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train passes by the park, and numerous recreational activities are at your fingertips. Contact us now for your reservation!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $42 - $54 / night

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    3. Blue Spruce RV Park & Cabins

    7 Reviews
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    38 Saves
    Cascade, Colorado

    Located 40 minutes northeast of Durango, CO, Blue Spruce RV Park is a quiet, full amenity RV Park with a few unique twists. Our full hookup RV sites are nestled in a pine forest that backs up to the mountains. Our amenities include a dining hall, game room with parlor games, an outdoor pavilion and several other outdoor activities on the grounds. We offer multiple cabins, park apartments, and pre-setup RV's for rent. We are a perfect launching point for endless outdoor fun.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Bryan R.'s photo of rv camping at Outdoorsy Bayfield near Bayfield, CO
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    4. Outdoorsy Bayfield

    4 Reviews
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    Bayfield, Colorado

    Outdoorsy’s Bayfield campground is set in the splendor of southwestern Colorado and features riverside RV camping and luxury glamping tents. Set among 36 beautiful acres in a park-like setting, the pet-friendly destination offers access to fishing, hiking trails and the wonders of the San Juan mountain range and its 1.8 million acres of wilderness. The campground is also 20 minutes from the cultural attractions of historic downtown Durango and within walking distance of Bayfield on the Los Pinos River.

    Guests and their pets can relax in the comforts and refinement of air conditioned luxury glamping tents or enjoy the convenience of pull-through and back-in RV sites with full or partial hookups (including 30 or 50 amp electric). Amenities include: WiFi, cafe, retail store (including RV supplies) , onsite fishing (without license), laundry and shower facilities and gear rental.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 - $999 / night

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    5. Durango Ranch RV Resort

    3 Reviews
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    Durango, Colorado

    At Durango Ranch RV Resort, you will escape the hustle while enjoying the quiet charm and history of a family run ranch. The breath-taking views of the La Plata & San Juan Mountains and pristine brand new facilities are only a short drive from Durango, CO and Aztec, NM.

    Our Durango RV park hosts 19 sites with many amenities to include: Wi-Fi, ADA compliant men & women restrooms/showers and onsite laundry; dog park; community BBQ grill; and a community fire pit.

    With different size pull through and back-in sites, Durango Ranch RV can accommodate your RV/camper, so no matter the size we’re where you can hang your hat and kick off your boots for the night or week.

    Site lengths available:

    • PREMIUM Back in sites 45+ ft
    • DELUXE Pull Through 60+ ft

    *All sites are 30 & 50 AMP

    For more information about our Durango RV Park amenities, visit our website @ Durangoranchrvresort.com

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $69 - $82 / night

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    6. Stoner RV Resort

    18 Reviews
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    53 Saves
    Dolores, Colorado

    Grand Opening June 2021. New owners, completely remodeled and modernized including hot showers, laundry and high speed wi-fi (6). Come, relax in this beautiful and green-friendly environment. We are surrounded by mountains and 100 foot conifers that provide a secluded setting, hidden from the highway. Six of our RV pads are shaded by pines and six decorated with sunny aspens. All 24 full hookups sites are back-in against the mountain or Stoner Creek. Additionally there are 6 no hookup RV pads and 6 tent sites. Whether you are an over-night camper or with us for an extended stay, our onsite amenities and friendly staff will make you feel at home.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $30 - $60 / night

    Melody M.'s photo of rv camping at Sky Ute Casino Resort near Bayfield, CO
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    7. Sky Ute Casino Resort

    2 Reviews
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    8 Saves
    Bayfield, Colorado
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    8. Durango RV Park

    2 Reviews
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    Durango, Colorado
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
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    9. Mesa Verde RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    19 Photos
    103 Saves
    Mancos, Colorado
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $43 / night

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    10. Moore's RV Park & Campground

    6 Reviews
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    14 Saves
    Bloomfield, New Mexico

    Experience the best RV park and Campground in Bloomfield, New Mexico!

    Located in a relaxing and peaceful setting, Moore's RV Park & Campground is close to many tourist attractions in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. It makes a great base camp to launch from! Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, or ATVing, the area has it all. Visit Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde National Monument, The Bisti Badlands, Purgatory Ski Resort, Aztec Ruins, Navajo Lake, world renowned fishing on the San Juan River, and more! Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, or ATVing, you're bound to have an adventure during your visit.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $45 / night

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Recent RV Reviews near Bayfield, Colorado

1039 Reviews of 163 Bayfield Campgrounds


  • Beth B.
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    Aug. 16, 2018

    The Last Resort RV Park & Campground

    Beautiful views and a relaxing environment.

    The Last Resort is a lovely RV Park and campground on the Blanco River off Highway 84 between Chama, New Mexico and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. There are full RV hook ups in the loop and partial hook up by the river. The Bunk House is a small cabin with a queen bed and electricity. Many great tent camping sites. There is a nice Bathhouse with a full kitchen, bathrooms with showers and a coin operated washer/dryer. They are open year round, free wifi and pets welcome. There is a small store with ice, sodas, snacks, fishing tackle, RV supplies, and toiletries.

    This is our 3rd summer at the Last Resort. It's a very laid back place with 2 playgrounds and plenty of activities for kids - horse shoes, volleyball, tether ball, etc. They have a nice 4th of July celebration, potluck dinners and camp fires. There are often horses (and a goat) on the property and plenty of space to take a nice walk. This year, we saw a lot of Canada geese and there are also chickens and ducks. We really love watching the many hummingbirds and hanging out by the river. Lots of campers like to fish or float down the river on inner tubes.

    Well maintained, beautiful and friendly hosts make for a wonderful place to stay.

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    Jun. 6, 2021

    Ruins Road RV Park

    Quiet

    We are traveling with a young, very timid dog so asked for a large space. She gave us an end space with no shade and no grass; however, we have a nice view of the trees along the Animas River and are a short distance from the river. Lots of long term RVs, but their spaces are well maintained. Good gravel throughout the RV Park, nice level spaces. They take cash or check only. No tables, fire rings, restrooms/showers, but full hookups. Easy access, and we had no issues with road noise.

  • Berton M.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 15, 2021

    Ancient Cedars Mesa Verde RV Park

    Next to Mesa Verde National Park

    Ancient Cedars RV park is a great place to stay when visiting Mesa Verde National Park. It's located directly across from the visitor center on the other side of the freeway. The RV park has a combination of full hook-ups to campsites. 

    The park has a playground with a miniature golf course. There's a recreation room with a pool table, TV, and games. It's a great place for the kids to hang out in. 

    The cell service is good

  • J
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    Sep. 7, 2021

    Priest Gulch Campground and RV Park Cabins and Lodge

    Perfection at Priest Gulch

    Priest Gulch Campground is a privately owned campground/RV park. They have 98 RV sites with full hookups along with tent spaces and 8 cabins available for rent. They also offer free firewood, shower facilities, and laundry along with a camp store. The property is immaculately maintained and all the hosts are kind, warm, and helpful. The RV spaces are quite close together, but there are no generators and the camp strictly enforced quiet hours. We found it to be extremely calm and relaxing with our spot right on the Animas River.

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    Aug. 9, 2020

    Westerly RV Park

    Great people great spot

    This is both my first review, but also my first ever RV trip. This is a simple campground, no bathrooms or showers, but they do have full laundry facilities. Westerly is a small 24 spot full hook up RV park on the north end of Durango Colorado. Why did I give it 5 stars? The hosts are wonderful people who are friendly, welcoming and helpful. They maintain the property and it’s impeccable. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit, there is a dog run and across the street is the newly remodeled Durango Hot Springs. Worth a night or a full week visit.

  • Jared T.
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    Sep. 7, 2020

    Mesa Verde RV Resort

    Best place to stay outside Mesa Verde

    Would stat inside the national park if available- this was a great RV resort with a playground, pool, pond, dog walk area.

  • Hector H.
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    Jul. 14, 2024

    Stoner RV Resort

    Lil Slice Of Heaven

    Wow!!! There is so much to say about this place. The best rv park I have ever been to.  Scott the ower was magnificent. From the welcome basket that had eggs coffee and banana nut bread, to the clean restrooms and showers. WOW. I can't stress this enough. That this place is great. They have 2 little dog parks. A basketball court. Lots of toys for the kids and adults to play with. The onsite Laundry was amazing, and free to use. We will definitely make this a must stay in the future.

  • Branon B.
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    Jun. 30, 2022

    Stoner RV Resort

    Cozy, clean gorgeous! They make you feel like family.

    Cozy, clean gorgeous! They make you feel like family. Staff is friendly and fun loving! Not your ordinary camp ground, very much a resort!! Stoner RV Resort makes you feel as if you don’t have a care in the world!

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    Oct. 24, 2022

    Mesa Verde RV Resort

    Quiet, no frills RV resort

    This RV resort is fine. The spots are wildly close together and small, but the bathroom/shower and laundry is very nice. We are here in late October and it is very quiet. Try to ask for a spot on the outer edge, much nicer.

  • Hendrik S.
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    May. 22, 2021

    Mesa Verde RV Resort

    Great place for Mesa Verde

    We spend two nights in the RV resort. It is only 0.5 miles away from the national park entrance and the perfect place to stay if you want to visit Mesa Verde. Very nice hosts, clean toilets and showers, whirlpool, BBQ area, a little shop and much more. Definitely a good place to stay!!!

  • Paula S.
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    Aug. 18, 2020

    Pagosa Riverside Campground

    Charming RVPark

    Appears to be an old KOA campground. Somewhat rustic, but hosts helpful and friendly. Full hook-ups and tent camping available. We had a lovely spot by the pond very enjoyable stay.

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    Jun. 30, 2020

    Oasis RV Resort and Cottages

    Information is outdated, this campground is no longer operated by KOA!!!

    It's OASIS RV Resort & Cottages now, as you can see on Google Maps: https://www.myrvoasis.com

    We've just stayed there and wouldn't go back. The location is very close to Durango but right off the highway so it's noisy. It was a noisy experience in general with large families partying every night (apparently they got warned by the hosts but that only helped one night), and loud music blasting in the washrooms 24/7. Some of the tent sites are mixed use, they come with electricity but the don't have a nice level gravel pad for the tent. Hosts seemed nice, facilities were very clean. Paper towels in the washrooms would be nice, or even better a hand free kickstand to open the door in times of Corona!

  • Larry N.
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    Aug. 23, 2022

    Blue Spruce RV Park & Cabins

    Great place. Beautiful. Quiet. Friendly.

    Fantastic RV park with full hookups, good Wi-Fi, two bars of Verizon, beautiful location, and excellent management. Nice amenities that are well maintained. Daily trash pickup at every site. I’m estimating that about 30% of the sites are occupied by guests that stay for six months every year and return each season. These people are nice, have very nice rigs, and even personally landscape their areas to look very nice. The staff is extremely nice and helpful. Great restaurant about five miles down the road and several places nearby to get necessities including a small onsite store. A+++!

  • M
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    Jun. 13, 2021

    Moore's RV Park & Campground

    Large spaces

    This is an RV Park with many RV Spaces, tent sites, and some cabins for rent. The RV sites are easy to get into, relatively level, and have tables and grill/fire pits. There is gravel on the spaces- although they could add more gravel. Nice dog park divided into two areas so your dogs don’t have to co-mingle. There is a clean, reasonably priced laundry room and a swimming pool. The spaces are nice and wide and many have large trees for nice shade, but some don’t and have full sun. There are multiple tent sites, with tables and grills as well; along with a site for large tenting groups.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 25, 2022

    Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park

    Great stay in Mesa Verde

    Stayed in a nice, small space with full hook-up with a 30ft RV. Despite close quarters, the spaces were cosy and private with fire pits and great peeks to the mountains. A lot of amenities (shop, laundry, gas station) and despite high season, the campground was not full at all.

  • Mike B.
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    Aug. 30, 2016

    East Fork Campground

    All you need

    We arrived at East Fork late in the evening, just in time to catch a beautiful sunset. Each site is equipped with RV hookups, picnic tables and a small grill - There are 2 restrooms on either side of the grounds as well. From our site (#11) you could hear the gushing river down below. The host was really nice and led us to a nearby waterfall and overlook the next morning as well! San Juan NF is gorgeous!!

  • George L.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jun. 15, 2024

    Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort

    Louder than Disneyland

    Went there for the great reviews and outstanding local nature attractions. Sadly, this RV resort was in the middle of some sort of family reunion across from our site: At least 40 or more folks hooting and hollering and playing loud music that could be heard across the valley, going on for hours without any type of drop-in from the resort management. Despite a previous reservation, I was stuck in a site with no shade from the sun or the reunion’s party. It didn’t help that the site’s pump water was mostly dirt and plugged my filter…

  • Hayley K.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Feb. 27, 2020

    San Juan McGee Park RV Camping

    Great for RV stopovers but that's it

    We were trying to find something before the sun went down and stopped here, but ended up moving on as they didn't have tent sites that we were interested in and we wanted a bit more seclusion. I was able to grab some info though. This campground is sort of between building of the fairgrounds.

    About the park: This is a large RV park along the San Juan River between Farmington and Bloomfield. There are over 100 dry camping sites. 574 RV spaces with electric and water hookups.The sites don't have tables or fires pits. Each of these sites is 21’ by 41’. There is a dump station on site.  There are a lot of sites on the river.

    Security patrols the area frequently.

    Lots of activities happening at the fair and close to town. 

    Showers and restrooms are by fair buildings so they are a little walk away from the sites, hence the "prefect for RV's".

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    May. 21, 2022

    Telluride Town Park Campground

    Pool, tennis, and and park but not for hard core campers

    This park is very nice but, no camp fires only grills. And it is like a koa. Your so close together you can here people whisper. There is a pool and tennis courts. But the courts have to be reserved. There is lots of hikes nearby but you have to drive to a lot of them. It's ok for RV type campers, no full hook up though. But it's made for that type of life style. If you're like me and have a small bag ass hot hatch and just want to take a tent and be with nature. It's not for you. Also really hard to find campground in park at night not signs or maps.

  • Amy & Stu B.
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    Jul. 22, 2022

    Blue Spruce RV Park & Cabins

    Not my favorite

    Good location, excellent WiFi, good staff! Full hookups and trees/ shade. Lots of options to stay—cabins, RVs, etc.

    After having traveled to many RV parks over the past few months there were some things I really disliked. People were walking through our site constantly and in droves.. between our rig and tow vehicle, in front of our RV door, behind our rv with all our hookups and equipment. I hated the lack of privacy and the fear that folks would step on our hooks ups, etc. even when I was outside stretching and doing yoga, folks piled on through, it was uncomfortable and a very weird culture. We kept asking folks to walk around, but it literally happened every few minutes with adults, children, groups.. we eventually gave up. That weird taboo-ish rv culture continued in many aspects throughout our stay.

    The bathrooms had two shower stalls and showers for each sex—nothing for non-binary folks. This did not meet the needs of the entire camp ground—and they were closed as the office was closed (all night into the morning). Bathrooms are not ADA accessible nor for anyone who struggles with stairs.

    We used laundry facilities which were nice and refilled on propane. Both easy processes!

    Each site had a fire ring, picnic table and concrete slab. No Verizon service at all.

    A gorgeous nearby hike, see videos!

  • Marc G.The Dyrt PRO User
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    May. 28, 2021

    Along the River RV Camping

    Spectacular RV riverfront camping on a private ranch

    OK, calling this an RV Park would do it a big disservice. Rather, this is the land of an elderly ranching couple, Gordon and Jeanna, who have opened up to RV camping on 5 spots carved out of one of their fields along the bubbling Dolores River. 

    This is dry camping, no hookups are available. Self-contained RVs only, no tents. Sites include picnic tables and wood-fired stoves/firepits. It's $25/night and includes free firewood and trash pickup, and shared use of a large deck overhanging the river. Water is available at the couple's home across the road, and they welcome you to dump your grey water (not black, of course!) on their farm field. 

    There's no website, and the couple has no email address. You may call to reserve a spot. Sites 2 through 5 are right along the riverbank, whereas site 1 is just a few feet away. Rafters and kayakers paddle right past the campsites every hour or two. You may fish the river without a license as it's on private property, and we know of at least one brown trout coming out of that river this week.

    Cell service varies. We have both Verizon and AT&T. Verizon has proven to be useful only for voice calls and texts, as their data has been erratic even with a booster. AT&T has been sufficient for working on VPN and streaming video, with our booster and a Yagi antenna pointing due west.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Canyon Campground
    Nov. 4, 2019

    North Canyon Campground

    Good campground for lake access

    We camped at Vallecito for a week in July of 2019. The water to the reservoir was pleasantly over capacity (a joy after a drought) but meant that the water line was well into the brush making swimming a challenge among the branches and driftwood that would tangle little feet. I saw signs that I assume were supposed to be at a beach, twenty feet out into the lake. I would imagine that this would be a great swimming hole when the lake was at a normal capacity. 

    The campground was typical for a forest service campground. There are vault toilets and the host comes around once per day. There is a dumpster. There is clean water.

    The campground is almost entirely shaded by tall pines. There is a creek that trickles past some of the campsites (which makes for a pleasant sound when lying in the tent at night).

    Noise travels over the water and through this area like it doesn't at many other campgrounds. While overall, I found the campground to be quiet and peaceful, neighbors arguing a few campgrounds down, or being rowdy by the fire, will keep the light sleeper awake at night.

    There are many RV parks on the other side of the lake (about a 20-30 minute drive from North Canyon) where showers can be purchased for about $5. Call ahead. There is small store on the other side of the lake too, but it was closed when we went trough.There is a camp store in an RV park only a few miles away from North Canyon where a camper could likely purchases supplies. Bayfield has many amenities.

    The campgrounds on the East side of Vallecito are all located on a very well maintained dirt road. If driving to the camp from Bayfield be sure to take a right before the dam. We camped in a large group of people, and most of them missed this turn. Trying to drive around the lake will create two problems. The first is the addition of an hour to your drive time. Secondly, a couple miles north of North Canyon Campground, the road ceases to be well maintained (this questionable area is not marked as a road on all maps and is likely seasonal). There is a dirt road that will connect the North to the East--however, but many vehicles and trailers are not recommended to pass through. To drive through it will look as though the traveller is going through at least two different, private campgrounds. They will pass a warning sign about the road conditions, and they will have to go up a steep grade and around a sharp corner. The dirt road is minimally maintained. Having said that, I arrived at Vallecito from the North after and 4 day wilderness trek in the Weminuche, so I wanted to investigate this stretch of dirt road.  I was able to pass through with my minivan (nicknamed VanJeep). Needless to say, it would be better to take the right before the dam!

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 22, 2018

    Telluride Town Park Campground

    They Call It ”Free Parking” Just Like Monopoly!!

    Late fall in Telluride can be one of the most beautiful times to visit. Before the snow covers the mountains entirely the crisp air engulfs the town and blends just the right amount of frost with greenery.

    This was the setting of my trip to Telluride in early October. I arrived and roads were clear, the gondola was unfortunately down for pre-snow maintenance and the community was all the buzz preparing for their busiest season.

    Camping is a bit difficult to find here unless you navigate outward, which is what I initially did before meeting a slick mountainside and having car issues which forced me to come back to town. Frantic and just before dark, I asked around for a safe place to stay. Just beside one of the cities green spaces and the park area is a lot designed for just that, short term over night parking. They call it “free parking”. It is located near the park and car henge which is a lot in downtown established to facilitate ski traffic during the busy season.

    When I arrived there were several small off grid capable vehicles there already, a few short buses, RVs and suvs clearly converted to be adventure vehicles.

    I myself wasn’t expecting to stay in my car as I usually camp in a tent, however this is a vehicle only site!! So I cozied up for the night inside the car, and boy was I happy I did!! The chill of winter blew in that night and with it 20 degree mornings.

    I woke up and explored the area from this location and realized there was a public restroom at the front of the lot designed for those who stayed in the lot and others for ski community. It was nice and bare bones, no shower but warm!! The location was minutes from cafes and walking trails and the heart of Telluride.

    When I spoke to people later in the day they said the lot was set up for RVs which could not park in many of the ski community parking areas. There is a shuttle that runs during season to pick people up from some of the hotels and this lot. Over time they extended overnight parking but not long term parking.

    I was so thankful for this location, a true camping savior in the middle of this beautiful town!!

    TIPS:

    • When pulling into town this lot is going to be at the first major crossroad toward the right after the roundabout.
    • Arrive Early! I was lucky that there was a space available when I arrived however I was told it is typically capacity well before dark.

    To check out more about my experience camping here as well as more things that I found around Telluride which made sleeping in my car at FREE PARKING worth it check out these two links:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJuB5F43FKI

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Hp36Qq8Qc

  • Christopher W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Priest Gulch Campground and RV Park Cabins and Lodge
    Oct. 4, 2020

    Priest Gulch Campground and RV Park Cabins and Lodge

    Beautiful place

    This is a great campground. Full hookups available for $46 a night. Rv spots are kinda close together but we enjoyed having some younger families around. There is wifi but its hit or miss, laundry, restrooms, and satellite dishes at select spaces. The grounds are well maintained and the staff is very friendly. There is a short trail on site (Toehole Trail) that's super easy for kids and only goes about a quarter mile.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from United Campground of Durango
    Sep. 28, 2021

    United Campground of Durango

    Great tent spots on grass

    We motorcycle camp and use tents every night. We've been to this campground several times because it is so perfect for us. They are open late until 8pm. Besides full hook up sites, they have a large grass area that is lush and flat. It's perfect to pitch a tent or of dust, mud or rocks. Their bathrooms and showers are clean and welcome after a long day of riding. We had the train come through just feet from where we camped.

  • Susan L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Coyote Outfitters
    Jun. 25, 2022

    Coyote Outfitters

    A gem!

    Coyote Outfitters is located between Mancos and Hesparus, and about a 35 minute drive to/from Durango. Owned and operated by Amy and Donnie Moffat, they offer 3 RV sites at their little campground, located up the road from their cabins location on County Rd 116. The sites are back in, level and have full hook ups, plus a beautiful mountain view in one direction and open fields as far as one can see in the other direction. The peace and quiet here is truly awesome, as are the night skies. 

    A short walk down the quiet country road and there is a first class bathhouse that looks more like a rustic spa! No detail has been forgotten. 

    Amy and Donnie are wonderful hosts and it's clear they take pride in their business. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

  • Berton M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pagosa Riverside Campground
    Oct. 15, 2021

    Pagosa Riverside Campground

    On the Pagosa River

    This campground is located right on the Pagosa river. There is also a pond located on the property that you can paddleboard on with paddle boats. 

    The campground offers full hook-up to basic campgrounds. There are a few campsites located right on the river. 

    The campground also has warm showers, laundry, book exchange, and a TV. There's also a game room with old-school video games and an air hockey table. 

    The campground is located 2miles from downtown Pagosa Springs. 

    Cell service great


Guide to Bayfield

Bayfield, Colorado, offers a fantastic selection of RV camping options, perfect for those looking to explore the stunning natural beauty of the area while enjoying modern amenities.

Explore the Animas River

  • The Junction West Durango Riverside Resort is situated right on the Animas River, providing a scenic backdrop for your stay.
  • Enjoy clean facilities, a large laundry room, and a pool at Junction West Durango Riverside Resort, making it a convenient choice for families.
  • This campground also features a small on-site restaurant, perfect for grabbing a bite after a day of adventure.

Affordable RV Park Options

  • Prices for RV parks in the area typically range from $45 to $78 per night, depending on the amenities offered.
  • United Campground of Durango provides a well-reviewed experience with clean facilities and a beautiful location along the Durango & Silverton train route.
  • For a budget-friendly option, consider Tico Time River Resort, where dry camping is available for just $10 a night.

Activities for RVers

  • RVers can enjoy a variety of activities, including fishing, hiking, and exploring local attractions.
  • The Oasis RV Resort and Cottages is just a short drive from downtown Durango, where you can experience the charm of this walkable city.
  • For those looking for outdoor fun, Alpen Rose RV Park features a pickleball court and a large dog run, making it a great spot for families and pet owners.

Frequently Asked Questions

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