Camping cabin rentals near Crawford, Colorado offer access to the Gunnison and Uncompahgre River valleys at elevations around 5,000-6,000 feet. The area experiences dramatic temperature fluctuations, with summer days often reaching the high 90s while dropping to 50s overnight. Most cabin locations close for winter season between mid-October and April.
What to do
River fishing access: 200 feet from your cabin at Riverbend RV Park & Cabins provides opportunities for catching trout. "My husband was happy to be able to fish right behind our RV," notes a camper who stayed in site #33, which offers more privacy and room with a concrete pad.
Frisbee golf course: Free play included with cabin stays at Kebler Corner. The property features multiple outdoor activities beyond disc golf. "There was a little playground and some activities in a covered space like velcro axe throwing and corn hole. There were soccer goals set up at one of the grassy areas too," reports a recent visitor.
Hiking trails: Easy access to paths directly from several cabin properties. "There is a trail to hike up to a beautiful meadow," shares a Kebler Corner guest who visited over Labor Day weekend. Another traveler mentioned morning group hikes: "A sign by the bathrooms invited camp guests to go gentle group hike if you meet at the bridge at the posted time in the morning."
What campers like
Scenic locations: Riverside settings at Pleasant Valley Cabins & Campground where every site has creek access. "Every site has the creek behind it. The main highway is right out front so you do hear traffic, but it's still private and peaceful. If you sit out by the creek all worries Melt Away!" notes a recent visitor.
Quiet atmosphere: Adult-oriented environment at Uncompaghre River Resort, which is designated as a 50+ community. "This is a 50 year old and over hidden gem. Absolutely amazing laundry and showers, concrete pads, hiking trail," shares one camper. The property features tall trees for shade and paved roads throughout with cement pads and patios.
Orchard camping: Unique setting among fruit trees. "You can tent camp amidst the apple trees (literally in the rows nestled under the trees), park your rig in a grassy field with picnic tables and fire pits, or even stay in a cabin," explains a visitor who noted the shower facilities with flush toilets are located near the main shop.
What you should know
Weather considerations: Temperatures can swing dramatically between day and night. "We stayed here in a camper van over a busy holiday and loved it! We were hoping for a peaceful getaway for us and our dog and found it at Kebler. Yes, some of the spaces are close together but everyone there made it work well," writes a visitor who noted the strategic landscaping that helps maintain privacy.
Varied bathroom facilities: Options range from private bathrooms in deluxe cabins to shared facilities. According to one Cedar Creek RV Park visitor, "Nice clean laundry and restrooms. Good base for exploring Black Canyon NP." Another notes, "Bring quarters for the showers, which are clean and work well, but you need quarters for them."
Summer reservations: Book early for high-demand periods. "We spend three days here between some disperse camping in the region and could not say enough good things. The staff were extremely friendly, this sites were clean, dog park great, river amazing, and location to Montrose perfect," reports a summer visitor who noted the rarity of finding available spots on holiday weekends.
Tips for camping with families
Playground options: Several cabin properties offer play areas. "There were tons of kids that had a huge time. Mine loved it!" shares a visitor at Kebler Corner who stayed over Labor Day weekend. The property provides "ninja lines, playset, zip line, hammocks, jenga, frisbee golf, etc."
Educational opportunities: Farm experiences are available at Sage View Ranch. "Breathing mountain views, walking distance to the town and wine tasting, hanging with goats and chickens, peaceful, safe and definitely relaxing," writes a guest who stayed in their "super cozy cottage." Another visitor enjoyed "listening to the wonderful goats during the day, enjoying peace and tranquility."
Swimming alternatives: When temperatures rise, seek water access. "The drawback with the heat was that the pond wasn't really the kind of place you'd want to swim and the river is fenced off. If we could have had a way to swim that would have made the heat more bearable," notes one visitor who experienced temperatures near 100 degrees during their stay.
Tips from RVers
Site selection priorities: Look for level pads with utilities. "Great place with lots of shade, grassy areas and concrete pads. Friendly and informative host," shares an RVer who also recommended stopping at local produce stands. Concrete pads make leveling easier, especially at sites with river access.
Connectivity considerations: WiFi quality varies significantly between properties. "The Wifi was five stars which is rare in most RV parks. Super fast speeds," notes one camper. Several properties offer WiFi near the office only, while others have property-wide coverage.
Access challenges: Some properties have restrictions for larger vehicles. "This place is not set up for trailers or rv's maybe van would be ok. We ended up having to go to another place," cautions an RVer who attempted to stay at a property not designed for larger rigs. Check advance vehicle restrictions when booking cabin accommodations.
