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Best Cabin Camping near Cortez, CO

361 Reviews

Cabins in the Cortez area provide comfortable alternatives to tent camping with proximity to Mesa Verde National Park and other regional attractions. Morefield Campground offers cabin accommodations within Mesa Verde National Park itself, while the Cortez RV Resort by Rjourney (formerly KOA) features air-conditioned cabins with television access. Additional cabin options exist at Ancient Cedars Mesa Verde RV Park, Sundance RV Park, and The Views RV Park & Campground, all within short driving distance of archaeological sites. "I stayed in a cabin here with a million dollar view. Friendly staff. Clean facilities. Zero complaints," notes one visitor about the cabin experience at the former Mesa Verde KOA.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Most properties require reservations, particularly during summer months when Mesa Verde visitation peaks. The Bright Star Campground and Dolores River RV Resort offer cabins with varying amenities and comfort levels. Pet policies differ across properties - many allow dogs in designated cabins for additional fees. Seasonal closures affect cabin availability, with most locations operating from April through October. One camper shared, "After a long hot day at Mesa Verde we were pleasantly surprised to have AC and a TV in the cabin. Bathrooms were clean and campground was quiet."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic kitchenware may be provided in deluxe units, though guests should confirm specific amenities when booking. On-site camp stores at several properties, including Cortez RV Resort, stock essential groceries and supplies. Mancos State Park offers year-round yurt and cabin rentals with more rustic accommodations than commercial properties. A recent review noted the Cortez cabins were "not bad if you're passing through" with "nice views of the Mesa Verde mountain range" making them popular alternatives to hotel lodging for Mesa Verde visitors.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Cortez, Colorado (25)

    1. Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park

    104 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 449-2288

    "The camping discount didn’t seem to be available online, only upon registration.) There’s a camp store that sells souvenirs and beer."

    "Flush toilet restrooms are available and there are showers and a laundry a few miles away where the café, store, and gas station are located."

    2. Cortez, Mesa Verde KOA

    20 Reviews
    Cortez, CO
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 565-9301

    "The Cortex/Mesa Verde KOA in Cortez, Colorado, was the best campground we stayed at (out of 10) on our #9parks12days road trip in June 2016."

    "Clean, but it's on the industrial edge of Cortez. Thankfully it had a nice view of the Mesa Verde mountain range from many sites."

    3. The Views RV Park & Campground

    25 Reviews
    Dolores, CO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 749-6489

    "This park is very well-kept and the views are amazing. Most sites are huge (center sites alittle close together) and they offer full hookup, pull thru, and back-in sites."

    "Don’t let the dilapidated mobile home near the entrance scare you away. This place is super well maintained. Every site is well thought out and has great hookups."

    4. Ancient Cedars Mesa Verde RV Park

    20 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 565-3517

    "Our back-side neighbors had to move their picnic table back in order to accommodate our driver-side slide (the distance between our extended slide and their trailer is about 8 feet."

    "Great location, kid friendly, and pet friendly. Restrooms/showers and laundry were very clean and well maintained. Recommend!"

    5. Sundance RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Cortez, CO
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 565-0997

    "Gravel spaces (needed leveling) with some older trees that provided shade, a full hookup and picnic table."

    "They also have "cabin" rooms in a refurbished vintage motel on site. It was a nice change to park the camper snd indulge in a room with queen beds and an unlimited hot showet after 11 days camping."

    6. Bright Star Campground

    10 Reviews
    Cortez, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 564-0420

    $35 - $99 / night

    "Our original plan of camping in BLM land was foiled by the "elk and deer winter ranging" blocking off the majority of the dispersed camping areas around Mesa Verde National Park, but we were luckily able"

    "We woke up to a rainbow with a beautiful view of the Ute Mountains in the distance."

    7. Dolores River RV Resort by Rjourney

    15 Reviews
    Dolores, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 829-5099

    "This campground was great - right next to the river and ponds."

    "The cleanest showers I’ve ever encountered whilst camping and the bathrooms were HEATED! After a couple days of Colorado BLM pit toilets, I felt like I was glamping."

    8. Mesa Verde RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 533-7421

    $43 / night

    "Located less than 1 mile from Mesa Verde National Park entrance, this campground has wonderful owners who understand the meaning of hospitality!"

    "Nice tent sites at the back of the park ,clean shower and bathrooms, 1/2 mile outside the entrance to mesa verda national park"

    9. Mancos State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 533-7065

    $20 - $90 / night

    "Spacious, level ish sites with gravel parking/picnic areas, big common areas and horseshoe pits, games to borrow at the gatehouse. Vault toilets are clean."

    "Beautiful, spacious sites with well maintained facilities, picnic tables and fire rings. Depending on the site, you have nice views through the trees to the surrounding mountains."

    10. Cortez RV Resort by Rjourney

    5 Reviews
    Cortez, CO
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 837-7083

    "Cortez RV Park is a very nice park, with clean bathrooms & showers; community room with TV, microwave, & pool table; laundry room; good Internet service; outdoor pool (not open in late May); dog"

    "Great manager at this park -- very friendly and went out of the way to be sure everything was good for us. Even delivered my mail to my door."

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  • Erin S.
    Jul. 22, 2019

    Ancient Cedars Mesa Verde RV Park

    Rustic resort on the doorstep of Mesa Verde National Park

    My family and I stayed here for 3 nights in late July in a 34-foot travel trailer. We made reservations over the phone and found the customer service to be exemplary (I called at the last minute to both cancel and then later to re-instate my reservation when we had car trouble on the way). When we arrived the check-in process was straight forward and easy. The roads are gravel but well-graded and the majority of the sites are pull-thru. We had no trouble getting into ours, however, we found rather quickly that sites are extremely close together. Our back-side neighbors had to move their picnic table back in order to accommodate our driver-side slide (the distance between our extended slide and their trailer is about 8 feet. But... we all made it work. There is a 10 pm lights-out policy to cut down on light pollution and see the stars. And the people who camped next to us were considerate. 

    The campground has lots of amenities. A log cabin (rec center) with pool, video games, TV with DVD library, books, and board games. Laundry with decent pricing. Mini-golf ($3 per person). A nice pool and hot tub. A dog park with agility obstacles. Nice playground. Wifi signal is strong with decent bandwidth (they discourage streaming). Next door is a horseriding stables ($40 an hour, $25 for a half hour); the horses come up to the fence and love to be petted. The store in the office is small but has the basic amenities. Groceries can be purchased in Cortez, a 15-minute drive away. And, of course, Mesa Verde National Park is right across the road, less than 5 minutes to the visitor center.  The only downside (besides the tightness of the spaces) is that dumpster was very full and near to overflowing. 

    Overall we enjoyed our stay here, and thought the location to the park and local area was perfect. Would recommend and definitely stay here again.

  • S
    Jun. 22, 2021

    The Views RV Park & Campground

    Best We've Stayed

    This park is very well-kept and the views are amazing. Most sites are huge (center sites alittle close together) and they offer full hookup, pull thru, and back-in sites. There are trees for shade. Owners are onsite and extremely friendly and professional. There are modern, private restrooms with shower, toilet, and sink as well as a larger restroom with multiple stalls and private showers. There is a beautiful covered pavillion with great views, gas grills, gas fire pit, and picnic table that is available for anyone to use. They have glamping tents, laundry, and propane onsite. Tons to do nearby including the reservoir, Mesa Verde, and much more. Delores (10 min) is a smaller town with nice dining and shops. Cortez (15 min) has all modern amenities including Walmart, chain stores, and grocery. Park is very quiet and friendly. Nearby gas and diesel available. Beautiful and top notch...they even rake the gravel sites between guests! Highly recommend! Our favorite campground to date!

  • Cale D.
    May. 2, 2020

    Durango North-Riverside KOA

    Clean KOA

    RV sites, some tent sites and cabins. Cabins have a single and a bunk, power, porch light, picnic tables and firepit. Office has firewood. Bathrooms are stall, showers are stall/ curtained. Camp was clean and well kept. We brought a small grill and scavenged rocks to set it on; ate like kings. Great views of star as from this elevation.

  • J
    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.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2019

    Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park

    Nice campground - High price

    Morefield Campground is the only campground in Mesa Verde National Park, but be forewarned, you might just experience a little sticker shot at the price. Cost for a tent site with NO hookups was almost$35 after taxes. The campground does has flush toilets and wifi through out the campground. Next to the camp store are showers and a coin laundry. Each campsite has a picnic table, tent pad and metal fire ring. The campsites really vary in appearance, some are out in the open right next to each other, other are in the trees and bushes which gives you a little more privacy, but most are still right next to another very close site. Some other these are perfectly level areas, others will have you going up of down stairs. The sites with stairs seemed to be slightly more secluded. While it was nice to have restrooms with running water, their was no way to dry your hands, so bring a towel with you as they have no paper towels or air driers for you hands. Water could be found at the restrooms. For you trash you had to find the one dumpster in the middle of the camping loop, but be warned, it could be difficult for some to open. I was a bit disappointed that the campground wasn't kept in better shape, especially for the price they were charging. Several campsites were closed due to needing repair, and the trail from the camp loop to the store was falling apart, it is need of new pavement or just remove it and go to a dirt path. They have Wifi, and said it was better the closer to the restrooms you were, but if a few people are using it, it really slows down. The Wifi was nice as you have no cell service in the campground. All in all this is a nice campground except for the price.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 29, 2025

    Durango RV Resort

    Oasis RV Resort - Check Satellite View

    Very nice RV / Cabin / Tent resort in Durango, CO. Full service, laundry facilities, pickleball court, grills in the public area, pool during summer months. We chose a mountain view site, which does have lovely views, but the reason for the review title is it is directly above the freeway and we needed earplugs for the traffic noise. Amending to note it is a very well-maintained RV=tent/cabin park, clean restrooms, clearly marked laundry, friendly staff.

  • Thomas B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2020

    Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park

    Concession in National Park

    This campground inside Mesa Verde National Park is run by Aramark, a major hospitality company, which has its pros and cons. First, it’s more expensive than most national park campgrounds at $36 per night, even for dry tent sites. We were able to get half price with our America the Beautiful senior pass, which also got us into the park for free. Otherwise entry would have been $30 this time of year. (The camping discount didn’t seem to be available online, only upon registration.) There’s a camp store that sells souvenirs and beer. There are endless showers that are free with your camp registration, sanitized after every use. There are paid laundry machines. There are also many dumpsters and drinking water faucets. Toilets with running water are pretty clean, but there was no soap dispenser in the men’s room on the tent loop. We had no trouble getting a walk-up tent site. Some sites have shade trees and tent spots. All have picnic tables and fire rings, although a burn ban is in effect. The combination of Covid and the burn ban led to closure of many trails, the museum, and the visitors center. The beautiful native dwellings and some incredible geological overlooks are less than half an hour’s drive to the south. Also check out Mesa Verde Voices podcast. Very informative.

  • Julia M.
    Nov. 10, 2020

    Durango RV Resort

    Nice site layout; Enjoyable stay! - THIS IS NOT KOA! NOW CALLED OASIS RV

    CUSTOMER SERVICE: Friendly staff; shuffled our stay around so we could extend and not relocate during the week. 

    WIFI/ CELL SERVICE: Camp wifi and speed seemed to work really well! I could use email and stream videos with no delay; however we used a hot spot for work calls to be more clear, but their wifi probably could have been fine to do so. 2 of 4 bars AT&T but calls came in fine throughout the entire park. 

    SITE: Pretty campground layout. Love the"S" curved pull thru sites. We had an"S" shaped site with nice privacy and ease of arriving and leaving because of design. The sites all seemed to be nicely spaced from one another and private even though you are nearby. There were some views and there were a few pretty fall trees and a vacant pasture to look at while sitting at the picnic table. A small creek flows along the edge of site 23. Full hookup; level site; heated water so didn't have to worry about pipes freezing during stay; fire pit; grill; full sun site; rock roads but well maintained and not too dusty; light road noise. I'm sure the sites closer to the highway are louder near the campground entrance; no bugs in October that we experienced. 

    OTHER: Nearby Walmart and shopping center. About 20 min drive from Historic Downtown; about 5 minutes from Anytime Fitness gym. Laundry room was small and they didn't clean our clothes very well, but it was kept clean.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 8, 2019

    Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park

    Ranger Review of Banner & Oaks' Patriot Navy Blue T-Shirt At Morefield Cam

    Nice campground but a bit pricey

    Morefield Campground is the only campground in Mesa Verde National Park, but be forewarned, you might just experience a little sticker shot at the price. Cost for a tent site with NO hookups was almost$35 after taxes. The campground does has flush toilets and wifi through out the campground. Next to the camp store are showers and a coin laundry. Each campsite has a picnic table, tent pad and metal fire ring. The campsites really vary in appearance, some are out in the open right next to each other, other are in the trees and bushes which gives you a little more privacy, but most are still right next to another very close site. Some other these are perfectly level areas, others will have you going up of down stairs. The sites with stairs seemed to be slightly more secluded. While it was nice to have restrooms with running water, their was no way to dry your hands, so bring a towel with you as they have no paper towels or air driers for you hands. Water could be found at the restrooms. For you trash you had to find the one dumpster in the middle of the camping loop, but be warned, it could be difficult for some to open. I was a bit disappointed that the campground wasn't kept in better shape, especially for the price they were charging. Several campsites were closed due to needing repair, and the trail from the camp loop to the store was falling apart, it is need of new pavement or just remove it and go to a dirt path. They have Wifi, and said it was better the closer to the restrooms you were, but if a few people are using it, it really slows down. The Wifi was nice as you have no cell service in the campground. All in all this is a nice campground except for the price.

    Ranger Review of Banner& Oaks Patriot Navy Blue T-Shirt

    I really like this T-shirt. Fit is just right and the shirt is really soft, and has stayed that way after numerous washings. The best thing is that it is American made, hard to find much in the way of clothing that is anymore.

Guide to Cortez

Cortez, Colorado, offers a variety of cabin camping options that allow you to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying modern comforts. Here are some great choices for your next getaway.

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Some prices for cabin camping range from $30 to $100

  • Rates at Stoner RV Resort start around $30 for tent sites, with cabins available at higher rates, providing a budget-friendly option for families.
  • For a unique stay, Bright Star Campground offers cabins and teepees, with prices that cater to various budgets.
  • Cortez RV Resort by Rjourney features cabins that are well-priced, making it an attractive option for those looking to explore the area.

Cabins are available at Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort

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