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$24 - $34 / night
"You are in close proximity to other campers as is usual in a BLM or NFS campground. Not an issue really. There is a rodent issue at the camp."
"Our campsite was number 7 (on a clearing surrounded by a creek with a few other campsites). Campsites are close in proximity, but we had awesome campers around us who we befriended."
$20 - $34 / night
"The South Rim Campground is similar to other national park campground in that it provides convenient access to park activities and trails, but it stands apart due to the fact that the camping fees are"
"Most of the outer sites are tucked into the forest so there is a decent level of privacy. Lots of deer frequent the area, we saw several on each trip."
"Great location right next to the park! There are plenty of sites and the views are beautiful. Entrance was slightly rutted so make sure you can off-road just a bit!"
"A few minutes outside the south gate of the park. Multiple sites, most of which are on dirt. Paths to and from can be a bit rough for most passenger vehicles. But it’s quite and close to the park."
"Many of the sites are shaded by the trees and the nearby creek provides soothing background noise during nights. Trails near the sites are very accessible. Views are gorgeous."
"We arrived at Soap Creek Campground around noon on a Friday in mid-July and found several wonderful sites to choose from."
$30 / night
"This campground is west of Gunnison, Colorado across from Blue Mesa Reservoir. No cell service, but they have free wifi. The wifi is slow and when it's busy doesn't work well."
"It is a great place to explore from into the many surrounding popular locations."
$20 / night
"This is a really sweet campsite… With a few sites up top when you enter that overlook the creek and adjacent Ridge, and then many more sides down by the creek."
"If the lake is low you have to hike lots of deer and clean spot"
"This is a great spot tucked away behind the reservoir and along a sweet little creek. I didn’t stay because no one was there this time of year and I had no cell service."
"What draws us to this campground is the beauty of the surrounding area. Black Canyon is close by for those who like to hike."
$24 / night
"Yes it's multiple big open parking lots, but there is a lake with shore access, a boat launch, and clean facilities. "
"Great view of the lake! Basically two glorified parking lots with picnic tables and fire pits, but they had the cleanest restrooms I’ve ever seen at a campground! I’ll be coming back."
$30 - $150 / night
"The campground is very convenient location for the lake and rivers. Nice service of coffee and a few microwaved food options. It has a nice game room also. "
"From the moment we stepped into the lodge to check in, we were greeted with the bright smiles of the owners. They escorted us to our site to ensure it was to our liking- wow!"
TravelerThis is for day use (front site) and group camping (back area) only. I called and asked how to pay for the site and was told that info, and he said for camping to go further up the forestry road... plenty of spots to fit any size rig
Scoutthis site was easy to find and not too far from the main road but very quiet. we arrived at night and there was plenty of spots. we camped in the car just for the night but plenty of flat land for tents and we say a fire pit. only a 15 minute drive to the black canyon national park north rim. note: signs say no camping 12/1-7/15
TravelerSettle traffic of 550 with a maze of nooks riddled with car campers sleeping out to sprinter vans galore and some areas plenty of room for a toy hauler. Dirt bikes roll by slowly on their way wherever. Red river flow is small stream big cool. My spot nestled in the pines was quite nice.
TravelerThere are three places to stay in this park, the Dakota Loops, the Elk Ridge Terraces, and Pa Co Chu Puk down the road.
The last of the three has zero climb, and likely most useful for very large RV’s.
I stayed at Dakota last year and like it so much I came back this year. The closer you get to the water (find a map online) the more leveling you will likely need to do if in an RV. There are level camp sites.
I drove up to Elk Ridge this trip. More trees up there. Pretty.
All three campgrounds have showers. Elk appears to have a play set.
Be aware if you reserve online, the camping fee does not include an entrance fee. If you’re staying a night or two, pay daily. After that, buy an annual pass.
GuideWe stayed two nights next to the creek. It was crowded but still peaceful with beautiful views. There was quite a bit of dust but still worth the stay
GuideI stayed here for two nights in July while bagging Sunshine, Redcloud, and Handies. Very nice, quiet campground.
It’s $20 a night & many sites are reservable but a few are first come first serve. I reserved a Wednesday night and rolled over into a second day FCFS.
TravelerI saw the other review before mine and went there last weekend on the ninth and she was extremely rude for no reason. We went there and saw it was full. I had read about other campsites being nearby, so I went to ask her about it and she said that we should go down into the town for the service and look more things up? She also said on the road there could be signs for tent camping? We drove out of the campsite to the area where the map is in the beginning of the road and saw a map of all the campsites, and went through all of the numbers and found a fantastic dispersed site nearby. She did not mention there was campsites right next to the campgrounds or any details about how to get there or where they were. She basically said the same thing that we should have done more research. We came back to enjoy the lake the second day, and she drove by to tell us we were in the middle of a campsite and that we couldn't walk through the campsites, even though it was obviously empty. We had stopped for a minute to enjoy the view, we were not set up there at all . She was so unwelcoming, unfriendly and overtly rude. I've never had an issue with a campground host before.
ScoutWe had a great time! The creek and its sound is beautiful. The view of the mountains are awesome too. The only thing is that there are a lot of people ATVing, and most people camping there are there to take their ATVs out so it can be noisy throughout the day and night!
TravelerThis was a free first come first serve site with about 5 RV spots and a few tents spots. Epic views, river running through, a ton of cows. Really enjoyed. Only amenity is a bathroom.
Camping near Curecanti National Recreation Area, Colorado, offers a fantastic escape into nature with stunning views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs and preferences.
Camping near Curecanti National Recreation Area, Colorado, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but being prepared can make all the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Curecanti National Recreation Area offers a wide range of camping options, with 277 campgrounds and RV parks near Curecanti National Recreation Area and 72 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Curecanti National Recreation Area is Elk Creek Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 33 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 72 free dispersed camping spots near Curecanti National Recreation Area.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Curecanti National Recreation Area that allow camping, notably Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
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