Best Campgrounds near Durango, CO

This spot was awesome!! There were plenty of open spaces, and the facility was clean. The laundry room was clean and affordable to get caught up if you are on the road. The only reason for 4 stars and not 5, a long-term resident was burning trash one night that smelled up the entire campground! Great place to stay!!

We stayed here for a chilly winter night and had a lovely time. The campground is clean, quiet, and well taken care of. Close to the river, reservoir, and great adventure access.

Has other reviewers have stayed hit the bathrooms and laundry room are spotless. The service is great and the price is right.

After a handful of failed attempts at finding a BLM or NF campsite due to closed gates, we finally found this open RV park. This happy accident had the cleanest laundry and shower facility I've seen and we took advantage of it since we had it available to us. Another great surprise was the Mexican restaurant right next door: great food and house margaritas! Our night ended up better than expected.

Could not stay--pulled up and the sign on the closed gate says closed until April 30 for elk and deer winter range.

The perfect spot if you plan to visit Mesa Verde nearby. The road is a bit difficult for a RV, with a lot of holes but the sites are worth it. If you have a big RV I recommend you stay in the lower camp sites where you have plenty of space

We generally stay off-grid but this no-frills offering is perfect for resupply. Full hookups for $40 night after senior discount.

Convenient RV Park. Clean bathrooms, good laundry room. Just a stop over for the night for us.

Only free place near Durango in the winter. We called and asked the BLM & Forest Service. Easy access, lots of space. Bumpy access road and highway noise.

This was our favorite site in our 10 day camping trip we did this summer. Camping right on the creek with a cool night breeze was amazing. It is a very busy spot but we found a spot on the creek for our RTT even pulling in late at night. It is a pretty large area so even lots of big RVs were here. 10/10

Flat, very clean pit toilets, picnic tables with shade and a great trail. 100%!

We spent a few nights here and will gladly go back!!! We were able to set up by a stream with a nice fire ring. There are NO facilities so be prepared. Clean up your trash and please don’t take glass bottles. There is also reservoir where several guys were ice fishing. They were at the day camping area where there were toilets. There are paid camping areas but they were all closed while we were there.

We arrived in the dark and left in the dark in late December 2024.  The pull-off was flat and about 150ft from highway 160.  There was a gate near our spot that was closed, presumably for the winter.  Although we could hear road traffic it didn't keep us awake. There was about 4" of snow on the road.

Madden Peak dispersed camping is a fantastic option for those seeking a peaceful and scenic camping experience near Mesa Verde National Park, Cortez, and Durango. This area is big rig accessible, with relatively flat camping spots, though the access roads can be bumpy at times . Campfires are allowed, making it a cozy spot for evenings under the stars.

The location offers stunning views of the La Plata Mountains and the surrounding wilderness, providing a serene backdrop for your stay. For outdoor enthusiasts, nearby hiking options include the Madden Peak Trail, which spans 4.5 miles and can be extended to summit Parrot Peak and Gibbs Peak. It's an ideal choice for campers who enjoy combining relaxation with outdoor adventure​.

We stayed for 3 nights due to the convenience of Mesa Verde NP. The GPS coordinate on Google were spot on. The driveway was a little rough and can get very pitted with wet weather. We have a 38 foot 5th wheel that had plenty of clearance. We stayed in site 9. They do recommend 30ft and under but we got lucky there was an available site.

Great campground just 10 minutes from Silverton. Several spots are right next to a small stream, creating a peaceful atmosphere. The vault toilet helped us conserve water, and we used the public shower/bathroom in Silverton, which was very convenient. It's also close to many hiking trails, making it a great base for outdoor activities.

Definitely need 4 wheel drive to get up to sites, had to build our own fire pit but that was ok! The views were phenomenal.

Reasonable prices & open during the winter.

The lake is beautiful and a great trail network around the camp, good for trail running.

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