Best Camping near Durango, CO

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Best Camping Sites Near Durango, CO (234)

    Camper-submitted photo from Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park

    1. Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park

    86 Reviews
    303 Photos
    492 Saves
    Mancos, Colorado

    Morefield Campground is four miles from the park entrance. The 267 campsites are situated within a high-elevation, grassy canyon filled with Gambel oak, native flowers, deer, and wild turkeys. Each site has a picnic table, gravel tent pad, and fire pit/BBQ grill. A camp store offers registration, food, and camp supplies. Firewood, gasoline, showers, a coin-operated laundromat, and a kennel are located nearby. The campground is managed by park concessioner Aramark and is open between spring and fall.

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Junction Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Junction Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Junction Creek Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Junction Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Junction Creek Campground

    2. Junction Creek Campground

    23 Reviews
    67 Photos
    287 Saves
    Purgatory, Colorado

    Overview

    Junction Creek Campground is located close to Durango, Colo., near the beginning of the Colorado Trail. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent hiking and biking opportunities in a scenic natural setting.

    Recreation

    The Colorado Trail, also known as the Junction Creek Trail, begins nearby and stretches almost 500 miles to Denver as it rises through subalpine forests and alpine meadows above the timberline. Mountain biking is very popular on the Colorado Trail and the Logchute Trail System, which is nearby. Junction Creek offers fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Skilled anglers may have luck near the campground, but chances improve upstream.

    Facilities

    The Colorado Trail, also known as the Junction Creek Trail, begins nearby and stretches almost 500 miles to Denver as it rises through subalpine forests and alpine meadows above the timberline. Mountain biking is very popular on the Colorado Trail and the Logchute Trail System, which is nearby. Junction Creek offers fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Skilled anglers may have luck near the campground, but chances improve upstream.

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated on a south-facing hillside, a quarter-mile above Junction Creek. A forest of ponderosa pine and gambel oak covers the campground, which sits at an elevation of 7,300 feet.

    Nearby Attractions

    Haviland Lake is a 35-minute drive from the campground. The 80-acre, no-wake lake offers boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Accessible fishing docks are located on the lakeshore. The small town of Durango is just minutes away, offering whitewater rafting, a river trail, shops and restaurants. It is also home to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.__ A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Group Sites Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.____ Refunds Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.__ In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

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

    $150 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Oasis RV Resort and Cottages
    Camper-submitted photo from Oasis RV Resort and Cottages
    Camper-submitted photo from Oasis RV Resort and Cottages
    Camper-submitted photo from Oasis RV Resort and Cottages
    Camper-submitted photo from Oasis RV Resort and Cottages
    Camper-submitted photo from Oasis RV Resort and Cottages

    3. Oasis RV Resort and Cottages

    20 Reviews
    85 Photos
    83 Saves
    Durango, Colorado

    Tent Sites: Tent sites have their own fire ring or grill. These sites can accommodate one small tent and one vehicle. Individual settings for your tent w/Picnic Table and Fire Ring.

    Basic RV Sites and Deluxe Patio Sites: Nestled in the pinon pines and junipers, with a propane fire pit. These sites have a hard surface patio with furniture. Nicely landscaped big Patio Sites with Furniture! Propane fire ring and Charcoal Grill. One camping unit and one vehicle per site. Treed sites, near the Cafe, where we serve up the best pancakes in the west.

    Basic and Deluxe Cottages: Deluxe Cabin lodges have a separate bedroom with a queen bed, a set of bunks and a futon. Full Bath, Kitchenette, TV, A/C & a nice deck to sit out on. There is a propane grill and fire pit available for your use. Perfect for glamping.

    Studio Cabin-Lodges sleep up to four people (queen bed in main room and set of bunks in separate room). Has a small fridge, microwave, a/c, heat, TV and a bathroom! , everything you need for glamping.

    Camping Cabins have 1 double bed and one set of bunks. A/C and heat control.

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

    $47 - $197 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from United Campground of Durango
    Camper-submitted photo from United Campground of Durango
    Camper-submitted photo from United Campground of Durango
    Camper-submitted photo from United Campground of Durango
    Camper-submitted photo from United Campground of Durango
    Camper-submitted photo from United Campground of Durango

    4. United Campground of Durango

    17 Reviews
    32 Photos
    191 Saves
    Durango, Colorado

    United Campground has been a family owned and operated park for over 40 years. Located on the banks of the Animas River, Trolley Line and on the north edge of city limits, just 4 miles from Downtown Durango. Our campground offers over 100 level RV sites with water, electric and sewer, many shade trees and over 90 grassy and shaded tent sites. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad runs right through the park. As your hosts, we want to help make your trip to Durango a memorable one.

    We are a family friendly park so bring your kids, grandkids and furry kids- we can't wait to see you!

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

    $45 - $70 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Madden Peak Road - Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Madden Peak Road - Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Madden Peak Road - Dispersed
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    5. Madden Peak Road - Dispersed

    22 Reviews
    42 Photos
    615 Saves
    Mancos, Colorado

    Dispersed camping along Forest Service Road 316

    San Juan National Forest encompasses about 1.8 million acres in the southwestern corner of Colorado. From high-desert mesas to alpine peaks, these federal lands are managed for multiple uses and visitors are asked to respect each other and the natural resources. The San Juan National Forest Headquarters is located in Durango, Colorado, with district offices in Bayfield, Dolores and Pagosa Springs.

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    • Phone Service
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    • Tents
    • Group
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    Camper-submitted photo from Alpen Rose RV Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Alpen Rose RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Alpen Rose RV Park

    6. Alpen Rose RV Park

    16 Reviews
    49 Photos
    78 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

    Camper-submitted photo from Haviland Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Haviland Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Haviland Lake Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Haviland Lake Campground

    7. Haviland Lake Campground

    19 Reviews
    25 Photos
    362 Saves
    Cascade, Colorado

    Overview

    Haviland Lake Campground is situated on its beautiful namesake within the San Juan National Forest, 18 miles north of Durango. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and hiking opportunities in a scenic, natural setting. The popular campground is beautiful any time of the year.

    Recreation

    Haviland Lake is an 80-acre, no-wake lake with excellent boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. An accessible fishing dock is located on the lakeshore. Anglers cast for rainbow and brown trout. A Colorado Division of Wildlife fishing license is required to fish. Several trailheads are in the vicinity. The Forebay Lake Trail begins in the campground and leads to small Forebay Lake, just over a mile east of the campground. The historic Rico-to-Rockwood Wagon Road passes through Haviland and Chris Park. Built in the late 1800s, the road was used for six years until the railway opened.

    Facilities

    Haviland Lake is an 80-acre, no-wake lake with excellent boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. An accessible fishing dock is located on the lakeshore. Anglers cast for rainbow and brown trout. A Colorado Division of Wildlife fishing license is required to fish. Several trailheads are in the vicinity. The Forebay Lake Trail begins in the campground and leads to small Forebay Lake, just over a mile east of the campground. The historic Rico-to-Rockwood Wagon Road passes through Haviland and Chris Park. Built in the late 1800s, the road was used for six years until the railway opened.

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated on the shore of Haviland Lake, among shady, towering ponderosa pines, at an elevation of 8,705 feet. Many sites have lake views and easy shoreline access. Campers are awarded spectacular views of the Hermosa Cliffs across the lake.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.__ A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.____ Refunds Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.__ In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

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

    $39 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping
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    8. Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping

    15 Reviews
    25 Photos
    258 Saves
    Bayfield, Colorado

    The Durango Special Recreation Management Area is comprised of isolated parcels of Public Lands surrounding Durango Colorado. Durango SRMA includes five discontinuous units that encompass 6,300 acres of land adjoining the town of Durango offering a wide range of recreational activities with plenty of hiking and mountain biking trails. Mountain bikes can be rented at shops in town.

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    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    9. HTR Durango Campground

    14 Reviews
    29 Photos
    174 Saves
    Durango, Colorado

    Nestled in a protected box canyon surrounded by high cliffs of Douglas Fir and Ponderosa Pine and just minutes to downtown Durango, the 27-acre HTR Durango (formerly Lightner Creek Campground) is located on a seasonal mountain stream, making it an ideal setting for nature lovers of all ages.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    10. Durango North-Riverside KOA

    15 Reviews
    21 Photos
    97 Saves
    Cascade, Colorado
    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
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  • Camper-submitted photo from United Campground of Durango
    October 13, 2024

    United Campground of Durango

    Good location, quite expensive

    Clean, hot showers and large laundry room.

    One of the more beautiful RV sites, sitting along the silverton & Durango tourist train.

    However given we don’t even plug in, $78 including tax is too expensive for us.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mesa Verde National Park Boundary (BLM Land)
    October 13, 2024

    Mesa Verde National Park Boundary (BLM Land)

    Beautiful spot to camp when visiting Mesa Verde

    17 spots all pretty spaced out, filled up around 5pm on Sunday October 12 (but this could be due to the Indigenous Peoples day being tomorrow).

    The surrounding landscape is beautiful.

    We didn’t find the road too bad in our Ram Promaster, but we have a pretty high clearance.

  • Camper-submitted photo from New Jack Road
    October 11, 2024

    New Jack Road

    numerous campsites

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

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cherry Creek Gravel Lot
    October 11, 2024

    Cherry Creek Gravel Lot

    Beautiful views, flora and fauna

    Beautiful place! It's pretty easy to get into, there are more secluded places up the hill a ways but it gets kinda rough. You can hear the highway, but it's not much. Just ambient background noise. I got a spot with shade all day, so that was awesome. There was one night an inconsiderate person parked his company truck and camper as close to me as was possible with wide open space all over and ran his generator. Luckily he was gone the next day.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)
    October 10, 2024

    Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)

    LONG dirt road, but worth it

    The off road trail it get to Alta lakes took us about 40-50 minutes in my boyfriends F-150. The views were amazing so neither of us really minded. We enjoyed our 1 night stay and did not struggle to find a spot

  • Camper-submitted photo from Tico Time River Resort
    October 9, 2024

    Tico Time River Resort

    Not worth all the hype

    We thought it would be great to check out Tico Time last weekend, but our experience was disappointing. We had reservations for Friday and Saturday night, but when we arrived, there was no one to help us find our campsite. After driving around aimlessly, we finally found our spot. 

    However, the place gave off a rundown, homeless camp vibe with old camp trailers, a hippie bus, and even a car on blocks, and another trailer had two motorcycles in various stages of being dismantled.

    The zip line was a letdown, and there wasn't much shade due to the lack of trees. We wished we could have gone to the river to cool off. After just one night, we decided to move on and found a better spot further up the road in the mountains north of Durango.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Riverwood RV Resort
    October 7, 2024

    Riverwood RV Resort

    Newer RV Park with a Great Location

    Newer RV park, so everything is in great shape, and the wifi is super fast, 76 mb download, and 65 upload. The only downside is that every site does not have a picnic table, but there are two gas grills at the office/club house for everyone's use. Extremely nice small town. We will definitely stay here if in the area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Priest Lake Dispersed Camping Area
    October 6, 2024

    Priest Lake Dispersed Camping Area

    For free and nice view

    We arrived at a Saturday around 3 pm and still had many opportunities to find a place. Lovley place to stay. As a toilet. I can recomment to stay there in fall.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping
    October 2, 2024

    Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping

    Really Convenient Location

    The site is literally right off of hwy 160. If your gps tries to send you through residential areas or on county roads don’t listen to it.

    There are quite a few available spots and most are pretty big. Roads can be a bit rough the farther back you go but it’s got large easy to access spots close to the front. It’s pretty busy but still plenty of room for everyone to have their own space.

    Phone and internet connection is excellent!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Riverwood RV Resort
    October 1, 2024

    Riverwood RV Resort

    Great stop in Mancos

    We planned to use this location as central to Mesa Verde and Durango. However we lucked out in finding the perfect stop in Mancos. The park is very clean, well run and walkable to town. We had some truck issues and they were great in letting us stay a few extra hours while we changed out our batteries. PS loved Moondog and Fenceline for food in town.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mesa Verde National Park Boundary (BLM Land)
    September 30, 2024

    Mesa Verde National Park Boundary (BLM Land)

    Narrow, rough, steep service road

    The only reason I give this place a 3 is because of the close proximity to Mesa Verde NP. This stay is only for high clearance vehicles and small RV's. Deep drain ditches between service road and sites. All sites are extremely uneven. Also the road and sites have sharp crushed shale stone. I have a 35 foot 5th RV and was way too big for this place. But by the grace of God I managed to back into site 12. How the use planks to shore up the ditches so I could get in without bottoming out. I will not return.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Junction Creek Campground
    September 25, 2024

    Junction Creek Campground

    Awesome tidy and private sites

    Junction Creek campground is a lovely place to stay. The price is good, the hosts are just soo friendly and helpful. The site was even swept clean of pine needles as the toilets are very fresh. 

    The whole experience was very good with well spaced sites and flat ground all between the trees. 

    There is great walking and mountain biking right from camp too! Enjoy!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping
    September 24, 2024

    Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping

    Next to highway, 5g connection

    Going east from Durango, you make a right turn on silver hills road. You will see the blm sign. Gravel road, fire pits. We stayed in a camper van at one of the first spots and had 5g internet with AT&T. Can hear highway noise

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mancos State Park Campground
    September 24, 2024

    Mancos State Park Campground

    Nice stop in Southwest Colorado

    Monday evening, third week of September site 25. Quiet. Well spaced sites. Sloped towards lake. At least this site and 26 would be difficult to find level spot for tent and requires lots of rocks or blocks to level rv. Note west side of lake campsites are 6 miles from US160. Deer came out around 6 pm. Bear area, none seen. Nice stopping place.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Stoner RV Resort
    September 23, 2024

    Stoner RV Resort

    Welcoming park in a great location

    From the time we pulled into the campground,  full of grass with huge trees, we felt at home. We had a warm greeting and received a welcome gift with yummy treats and fresh eggs. We were led to our spot that backed up to a creek. There was a fire pit, fire wood, bbq, table and chair swing at the camp spot. Also included are free laundry facilities, movies on a big screen (popcorn included) and we were lucky enough to have a band play one day and a solo guitarist another. Scott goes out of his way to make you comfortable. It was raining when we were watching the band play, he brought us an umbrella to use, very thoughtful. We would recommend this place to everyone, dog friendly, kid friendly, with a play area for both. There are nice tent camping spots as well.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sunshine Campground
    September 16, 2024

    Sunshine Campground

    Peaceful camping right outside of Telluride

    Beautiful campsite surrounded by aspens and views of Wilson and Sunshine peaks nearby. Clean, quiet, right off of highway 145 but little road noise at the campground.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Haviland Lake Campground
    September 14, 2024

    Haviland Lake Campground

    Quiet and Peaceful Campground.

    This is a National Forests campground, and many of the sites have electricity, but nothing else. The sites are reasonably graded gravel sites. Some are pull-thru while others are back-in.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Riverwood RV Resort
    September 11, 2024

    Riverwood RV Resort

    Poor design

    Site was very unlevel front to back. Had to put 6" under rear class A. Sewer connection to deep in concrete for connected to screw in.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Ancient Cedars Mesa Verde RV Park
    September 10, 2024

    Ancient Cedars Mesa Verde RV Park

    Extremely strict cancellation policy

    Made a Rez 5 months ago and didn’t see the fine print cancellation policy stating 14 days out no refund. I had to make new plans due to unforeseen circumstances and called to find out that 13 days out is too bad for me. Not any concessions or credits for future stays, nada zilch. So for a slow time of year they just print money hoping no sees their fine print. I’m a business man and I’ve always seen rules as an opportunity to make someone’s day not motivation to make negative reviews. Maybe I’m old school but there was zero expense on their part and 5 months of cash holding for them. I guess their business is doing so well that they send people the other direction when looking for a place to stay

  • Camper-submitted photo from Moore's RV Park & Campground
    September 10, 2024

    Moore's RV Park & Campground

    Old KOA but better

    This is not desert Rose campground but Morris campground. An old KOA from the '70s. Very well maintained and clean. Very friendly staff and helpful. Would stay again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Golden Horn Dispersed
    September 9, 2024

    Golden Horn Dispersed

    Amazing views and fairly secluded area

    Loved this spot! Many spots along the road. Wildlife viewings were great. Starlink works amazing. 10/10

  • Camper-submitted photo from Outback RV
    September 8, 2024

    Outback RV

    This place is amazing

    OUTBACK RV 

    Cortez, CO 

    37.38128210,-108.49380530 

    6,337’ elev 

    Stay 7/24-9/24, Site#3 

    I almost hate to write this review as with only 8 spots I don't want it to get so busy we can't get a reservation! 

    On it's surface the description may not sound like much, gravel parking lot, no‘park type’ amenities etc., but it is truly amazing here. If you're looking for pickle ball courts, pools and crowds, this probably isn't the place for you. If you're looking for the closest thing to boondocking with FHUs and the nicest owners, this is it! 

    So what makes it so special? 

    With only 8 spots in a center row, there is no one in front or behind blocking your view. We had Point Lookout, Lone Cone, and Knife Edge of Mesa Verde NP out our front window, high desert BLM out our rear window, and Sleeping Ute Mtn. out our campside windows. 

    Minimal lighting makes Dark Sky stargazing amazing! 

    We had views everywhere, gorgeous sunsets and wildlife of some sort every morning and evening. The owner, Bill, passes through daily for trash pickup and is a wealth of information on things to do locally. His wife Judy even shared some of the garden harvest with us. All this is before even mentioning everything there is to do within 100yds to 30m of this centralized location. 

    About the Park: 

    Open Seasonally April- September, reservations open in January. 

    NO OTA Channels but a Clear sky for DISH/Starlink and Verizon(3b without a booster). 

    8 LONG level gravel pull through sites that are very well maintained… great for longer 5th wheels, large motorhomes with cargo trailers, double tows, or new RVers not wanting to back in after a long day of travel. 

    Sites are set up Buddy Style, but are well spaced and have a picnic table in a covered pavillion on cement pad between sites. End spots have their own Pavillion. 

    Daily trash pickup. Fire pit, Horseshoe pit, and large covered communal table in a centralized location. 

    FHU had no issues, even water pressure was good. 

    No bathroom/shower ammenities, so only self contained units permitted. 

    It's close enough to 160 to be easily accessible for an overnight, but far enough to not hear it. Road L gets some traffic, but quites down at night. There is a racetrack on 160 that you might hear on Friday& Saturdays during race season, but it wasn't bad. We slept with the windows open most nights with no issues. 

    Roads in are good till the last unpaved bit. The unpaved road is good, just a little bump at the transition. No overhead obstacles for us taller rigs. 

    Discounts available on weekly and monthly stays make it a good deal for spending some time exploring the area. 

    Area Attractions: Phil's World hiking/biking/ATV trails is maybe 100yds from the entrance. Mesa Verde NP is a 10min drive, Canyons of the Ancients visitor center is about 20min, Yucca House about 30min, town of Cortez about 8 min, Delores about 25min, and Durango about 35min(where you can take the Silverton Train). We spent 2 months here and still didn't see everything! 

    The BLM land behind us presented a show of wildlife every morning/evening and plenty of hiking. Deer almost daily. Our neighbor spent his evenings walking the land scouting ruins which are pretty much everywhere around here. 

    Several stores in Cortez… City Market, Safeway, Walmart, Autozone, O’Reillys, well stocked liquor store, several fast foods and some really great resturants. Definitely try The Wigglin Pig and Once Upon A Sandwich. Great RV repair shop in Mancos, about 15m away, Kodiak RV. They offer mobile tech services as well. Free dump at the Maverick if you're boondocking in the area. Cortez Maverick is much easier than the Durango Maverick to maneuver for dumping. 

    Farmer's Market in Cortez on Saturdays in season. 

    Fiesta Twin has$5.00 movies on Tuesdays, new releases. 

    Laundromat by the Subway is the most economical. 

    Large Rec Center in town with day passes.

    This park was an unexpected gem we found when the high heat this summer nixed

     some of our boondocking plans. What was supposed to be a 3nt stay, turned into 2 months. 

    We would definitely stay here again…. Probably next summer😀 

    NOTE: Site#’s are in reverse order from entrance.#8 closest to the entrance,#1 furthest. Even# sites have their nose facing BLM and rear facing Mesa Verde NP. 

    Odd# sites have their nose facing Mesa Verde NP, and their rear facing BLM.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Stoner RV Resort
    September 7, 2024

    Stoner RV Resort

    Lovely stay

    This rv is a lovely oasis for humans and dogs. Scott the host’s mission is to make sure everyone has a great stay.



Guide to Durango

Camping near Durango, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning scenery and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a cozy tent spot or a more luxurious RV experience, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do

  • Hiking: There are numerous trails around Durango. Many campers enjoy the nearby trails that lead to breathtaking views. One reviewer mentioned, "The campground is right above town so you can walk into Ouray and take the trails to the falls," highlighting the convenience of access to nature.
  • Fishing: The rivers and lakes in the area are perfect for fishing. A visitor at Pagosa Riverside Campground noted, "The campgrounds are located on the San Juan River with good access for fishing."
  • Wildlife Watching: Campers often spot deer and other wildlife. One camper shared, "Beautiful campsite, three mule deer strolled through, munching their dinner as we cooked ours," which adds to the charm of camping in this region.

What campers like

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful landscapes. A review for Molas Lake Park & Campground stated, "Great little campground with amazing views."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A visitor at Junction Creek Campground remarked, "The vault toilets were super clean and had plenty of TP."
  • Friendly Hosts: Campground hosts often make a big difference. One camper at Telluride Town Park Campground said, "Camp host Fred was fantastic... He ran through a dumping rainstorm to grab an extra battery pack so that we could get our awning closed."

What you should know

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Morefield Campground, have limited amenities. A reviewer mentioned, "Didn’t think it was anything special but there are showers. Good price."
  • Road Conditions: Access roads can be rough. A visitor at Alta Lakes Campground warned, "The road to get to the site is rough. You need 4x4 and high clearance vehicle and good tires."
  • Crowded During Peak Season: Popular spots can fill up quickly. One camper advised, "Get there early to help make sure you can find a spot," especially at Mesa Verde National Park Boundary (BLM Land).

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Campgrounds with Amenities: Look for places with clean restrooms and showers. A family at Pagosa Riverside Campground appreciated the "clean bathrooms" and "plenty of space between campgrounds to have privacy."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of family-friendly activities. One reviewer at Molas Lake Park & Campground noted, "We’ve been here several times and have enjoyed ourselves each time."
  • Bring Games and Outdoor Gear: Keep the kids entertained with games or fishing gear. A camper at Junction Creek Campground mentioned, "The campground was perfect, very clean, the spots were very well maintained."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Size Restrictions: Some campgrounds have size limitations. A visitor at Amphitheater Campground cautioned, "Got up to the entrance to find signs warning of overall length limitations."
  • Look for Electric Hookups: If you need power, choose campgrounds that offer electric hookups. A reviewer at Pagosa Riverside Campground noted, "The amenities were plentiful with 24/7 laundry room, showers, bathrooms, hookups."
  • Be Prepared for Rough Roads: Some access roads can be bumpy. A camper at Alta Lakes Campground advised, "The road to get to the site is rough. You need 4x4 and high clearance vehicle."

Camping around Durango, CO, offers a unique blend of nature and adventure. With a little planning, you can enjoy all that this beautiful area has to offer!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Durango, CO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Durango, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 234 campgrounds and RV parks near Durango, CO and 69 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Durango, CO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Durango, CO is Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park with a 4.3-star rating from 86 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Durango, CO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 69 free dispersed camping spots near Durango, CO.

  • What parks are near Durango, CO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Durango, CO that allow camping, notably San Juan National Forest and Mesa Verde National Park.