Best RV Parks & Resorts near Monarch, CO

Several RV parks near Monarch provide full hookup sites suitable for motorhomes and trailers. Monarch Spur RV Park & Campground in Poncha Springs operates seasonally from May through November with 43 sites offering water, electric, and sewer connections. The park includes both 30- and 50-amp service, accommodating big rigs with pull-through sites. According to one visitor, "Sites were incredibly long but a bit skinny but did the trick. You can hear the river running almost everywhere in the park." Tomichi Creek Trading Post near Sargents remains open year-round with 50-amp hookups and sewer connections, while Wilderness Expeditions RV Park in Salida features water and electric hookups in a shaded riverside setting.

Most RV parks in the region require advance reservations during peak summer months. Navigation to some locations involves mountain roads with elevation changes, though most parks accommodate large vehicles with designated big rig sites. Riverside RV Park has gravel sites that may require leveling blocks, as one camper noted: "The gravel site was level side to side but sloped slightly back to front." Dump stations are available at several parks, with Monarch Spur and Tall Texan offering on-site sanitary dump facilities. Cell service varies by location, with better connectivity in parks closer to Salida and Buena Vista. Many parks welcome pets but enforce leash rules. Proximity to shopping varies, with Riverside RV Park positioned near a Walmart and fast-food restaurants for convenient resupply.

Best RV Sites Near Monarch, Colorado (187)

    1. Monarch Spur RV Park & Campground

    6 Reviews
    Monarch, CO
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 530-0341

    $40 - $60 / night

    "This park (which comes up quickly on the stream side of US-50, eastbound or westbound), is historically located on a former 180-degree turn of the old narrow-gauge railroad. It is right on the S."

    "Full hookups to tent camping. Full hookup sites are a bit tight but fine. It’s at over 8000 feet and the views are amazing. We can see snow."

    2. Wilderness Expeditions RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Salida, CO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 602-1415

    $40 - $50 / night

    "We were lucky enough to get a spot to park our 27ft trailer parallel to the creek - so we have a perfectly private front yard with a view."

    "Campground was quiet. Gave 4 stars because I thought the price was high given the size of sites and bathrooms could use some updating. Overall safe and quiet place. Would stay again."

    3. Tomichi Creek Trading Post

    1 Review
    Sargents, CO
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 641-0674

    "Stopped in for a bit, great ice cream and friendly staff. Very well stocked store and reasonable prices for RV hookups. They even have a restaurant and ice cream available!"

    4. Salida RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Salida, CO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 882-1569

    $60 - $138 / night

    "Very clean, large level spots with gravel and plenty of room in between RVs.  Great location, close to Salida and hiking & biking trails. "

    "Great campground with over 20 back in against the river sites. Several great spots close to river sites with mature trees and good amenities."

    5. Sangre Vista RV Sites

    1 Review
    Poncha Springs, CO
    17 miles
    +1 (719) 661-9724

    $30 - $50 / night

    6. Mountain Time RV Park & Cabins (Formerly Tall Texan)

    13 Reviews
    Gunnison, CO
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 641-2927

    "We have a back-in site but they have pull throughs also. There is a playground for the kids, laundry, and bathrooms with showers."

    "Great walking around the park for our pups, reliable hook ups, clean facilites, and very friendly staff. The rates were super affordable too!"

    7. Riverside RV Park

    1 Review
    Salida, CO
    16 miles

    "Riverside RV Park is on the outskirts of Salida, Colorado just off of US-50. The Arkansas River flows through the campground at a sedate flow."

    8. Valley Mobile RV Park

    1 Review
    Buena Vista, CO
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 395-8107

    "Shower room have heat and hot water, environments are so peacefully and pretty,  shops are close by, hot springs, rafting, nearby, my favorites is cottonwood lake!"

    9. Mt. Princeton RV Park & Cabins

    1 Review
    Buena Vista, CO
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 395-6206

    $75 / night

    "We were in their standard sites, which are pretty close to your neighbor... typical of RV park. They did have premium sites which were more spacious. Gravel and dirt everywhere."

    10. Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch

    11 Reviews
    Gunnison, CO
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 642-4150

    $30 / night

    "Very nice park recently acquired by Thousand Trails. stayed here for 2 weeks with my thousand trails membership."

    "It’s also in a great location with proximity to black canyon of the gunnison national park, crested butte, and so many lakes. The sites all had picnic tables, fire rings, and nice landscaping."

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RV Park Reviews near Monarch, CO

1172 Reviews of 187 Monarch Campgrounds


  • John M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 21, 2021

    Ruby Mountain Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

    Well maintained and close to BV

    My family stayed here last summer and we’re not disappointed. The lack of shade (upper spaces) and not a lot of choices for big-rigs are the only downsides here. Here are the positives:

    • Great access to the Arkansas River (fishing, put-in/ - take/out access)
    • Very well-maintained spaces and clean bathrooms
    • Minutes from rafting outfitters (we always go through Noah’s Ark. Great customer service and experienced guides)
    • Close to Buena Vista
    • Family friendly area with lots of access to public trails around Ruby Mountain

    Enjoy!

  • C
    May. 22, 2018

    One Mile

    Nice riverfront campground

    Big Rig friendly. 30 amp service. Good cell service on Verizon. Some highway noise but the river just on the otherside makes it an enjoyable place to camp. Clean bathrooms.

  • S
    Aug. 5, 2021

    Mountain Time RV Park & Cabins (Formerly Tall Texan)

    Easily accessible RV park near Gunnison, CO

    They have a great staff that is friendly and always accessible! We have a back-in site but they have pull throughs also. There is a playground for the kids, laundry, and bathrooms with showers. They allow fires and provide a “fire pit” that is constructed from an old washer tub with legs welded on. Just ask for one at the front desk. They also sell firewood for the fire. Oh, and they come by and pick up your trash at your site between 9-5 each day just leave your bag out by the road. There are full hookups at most of the sites. The area is in walking distance of the Gunnison River and there is a nice hiking trail on the south side of the river heading west. There is also a bike path that goes back into town and up the road toward Crested Butte. On the main road (intersection of CR11 and highway 135) there is a bus stop for a free bus trip into Gunnison. The men’s bathroom had a couple of issues, the overhead light didn’t work very well and one of the toilets was malfunctioning but they got those fixed pretty quickly. There is a nice combination of shade (from the trees) and sun at all the sites.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 23, 2018

    Difficult Campground

    Views For Days!!!

    So much of Colorado is impressive, let me just start with that. I wanted to swing through Aspen to check out the John Denver Sanctuary before heading to Denver and found the Difficult Campground on a listing for the area.

    Like many campgrounds in Colorado, facilities are limited in fall and winter as they prepare for cold weather. The campground itself was no exception. CLOSED! I was so upset, however I stumbled upon a ranger in the area and he said I could stay if I parked and walked in from the entrance and would not have access to toilets.

    Seemed fair, backcountry style camping with some amenities like a fire ring and table. I thought Indeed it would be a winning experience!! Boy was a right!!

    The river flows alongside the campground and makes for such a relaxing sound throughout the evening. I saw several small animals as I hiked in, mostly squirrels, birds and a small fox.

    The tree coverage of the area cut the wind in the evening just enough. I had the campground to myself and it was one of the coolest feelings ever!

    There was no cell service at the campground.

    I had to bring in my own small firewood because they discourage you from foraging for fallen branches at the campgrounds typically. I have seen that during the regular season there is a small store that has firewood available near the entrance area.

    I look forward to getting back to this site during the summer season!!

    TIPS:

    • Bring your own firewood. While sometimes it is available in the area, you will want to bring your own just in case to make sure you are keeping it in the fire ring.

    • Check the website first. I was looking online at this campsite and discovered if they have weather related closings or fire bans they list them very vividly on their site which can be very helpful in helping you determine if you would like to stay here.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 24, 2024

    Three Rivers Resort & Outfitting

    Great location with easy access fishing

    Great location with full hookups for RVs. The description mentions back-in sites only, and while our electric hookup was conveniently on the same side, we had to run our water and sewage lines underneath the RV since those hookups were on the opposite side—this seems to be the case for all sites. The campground is perfectly situated at the intersection of the Gunnison, Taylor, and East Rivers, making it ideal for fly fishing. They offer cabins, RV sites, and long-term housing options. There's a small store with basic items, beer, and merchandise, plus a fly shop in the same building. There's also a restaurant, though it was closed during our stay, and coin-operated laundry facilities. Overall, a great stay!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 16, 2024

    Salida RV Resort

    Very nice new RV park. Right on the Arkansas River, great mountain views.

    Very clean, large level spots with gravel and plenty of room in between RVs.  Great location, close to Salida and hiking & biking trails.  Directly on the Arkansas River -- river view spots are very nice and all spots have a view of the mountains, there's a bit of road noise from nearby highway.  Friendly staff, nice clubhouse with showers, pool table & fitness center, there's a small dog park and pickleball courts.  Direct access to Arkansas River for kayaks and small boats (walk down to river, can't drive there).  Campground internet was spotty but cell service is great so internet is very good if you have a hot spot.  Highly recommended, my only complaint is there's no pool or hot tub.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 28, 2021

    Difficult Campground

    Basic forest service campground in a nice setting

    Small campground with two loops located on Difficult Creek. The sites are a mixed bag– some more appropriate for tents while others are pull-through or have very long driveways. Our site (7) would have been better suited for a tent, but we made it work in our campervan. It would not have accommodated a large RV. Some of the sites (32-38) are more private and you can hear the creek. Did not hear road noise from any sites. 

    There is a day-use area with picnic tables scattered around, some very near the creek.

    Vault toilets only and at least the one we used was clean. Fortunately, the issues with the “mean” host mentioned in previous reviews were not an issue when we were there! In fact, with Covid, we had no contact with the host at all during our stay. 

    This campground is about 20 minutes from the town of Aspen and convenient if you want to visit Maroon Bells (and cannot get into the smaller, closer campgrounds). Sadly, although the campground indicated it was full, there were many empty sites. This campground (with vault toilets only) is what I’ve come to expect from a basic forest service campground, and it suited our needs perfectly.

  • E
    Oct. 13, 2021

    Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park

    Very clean and well set up campground

    The owners and workers are very polite and helpful. The grounds are very clean and well kept. We stayed at the RV site in the lower campground right on the creek. Beautiful setting with fire pit, 30 amp hookup and picnic table. Very level ground. Firewood and modest amenities available at the office. Water is available to fill water reserve tank on RV and also a dump station on site. Beautiful mountain options on both sides. St Elmo, Mount Princeton, and Chalk Lake are a short drive with amazing views. Bath house is super clean - coin operated showers but lots of room, outlets near counter and sink area and clean bathroom stalls. Laundry facility is also located at the end of the bathhouse on the upper campground. Upper campground has very few trees. Lower campground is near creek and has beautiful trees to shade.

  • Jennifer F.
    Sep. 6, 2021

    Snowy Peaks RV Park

    Great staff & Clean

    Staff is accommodating and friendly, campground and facilities are clean, they are pet friendly. Have a club house, mail service, 24 clean efficient laundry room. Nothing allowed on their grass except the picnic table they provide, no shade tents, dog pens or mats we had a gravel area behind our site where we were allowed to put our dog pen, small foldable table with Our BBQ grill on it (they will allow BBQ grills on their picnic tables) and fire ring they provided for us.


Guide to Monarch

Experience the beauty of RV camping near Monarch, Colorado, where stunning mountain views and outdoor adventures await.

Most parks have electrical and sewer hookups

  • Wilderness Expeditions RV Park offers electric hookups and a friendly atmosphere, making it a great choice for RV travelers.
  • Monarch Spur RV Park & Campground features full hookups and a well-maintained environment, perfect for those seeking comfort while enjoying nature.
  • Salida RV Resort provides spacious sites with electric and water hookups, ensuring a convenient stay right by the Arkansas River.

Some prices for RV Parks range from $25 to $50

Big rigs should check out Monarch Spur RV Park

  • BV Overlook is big rig friendly, offering spacious sites and easy access to local attractions.
  • Three Rivers Resort & Outfitting accommodates larger RVs with full hookups and a scenic location near multiple rivers.
  • Black Bear Retreat provides ample space for big rigs, ensuring a comfortable stay in a peaceful setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Monarch RV Park?

Monarch RV Park offers essential amenities for comfortable stays. While specific to Monarch Spur RV Park & Campground, nearby RV parks provide a good indication of standard amenities in the area. At Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park, visitors enjoy full hookups including 30-amp service, level sites, picnic tables, and fire pits. Many RV parks in the region typically offer clean restrooms with showers, laundry facilities, and on-site camp stores for basic supplies and firewood. Some parks also feature recreational amenities like playgrounds, game areas, and communal spaces for gatherings.

What is the location and accessibility of Monarch RV Park?

Monarch RV Park is situated in a scenic mountain setting in central Colorado. The park offers good accessibility for RVs of various sizes. Similar to Mountain Time RV Park & Cabins, Monarch likely offers both back-in and pull-through sites to accommodate different vehicles. The location provides convenient access to outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing, hiking, and mountain activities. The Three Rivers Resort & Outfitting in the same region offers full hookups with some consideration needed for utility connections, which might be similar at Monarch. The park is accessible via well-maintained roads, making it suitable for most RV travelers including those with larger rigs.

How do past visitors rate their experience at Monarch Spur RV Park?

Visitor experiences at RV parks in the Monarch area are generally positive. While specific ratings for Monarch Spur vary, comparable parks like Snowy Peaks RV Park receive excellent 5-star ratings for their clean facilities, friendly staff, and efficient services like 24-hour laundry and mail service. Similarly, Salida RV Resort earns 5-star reviews for its clean, level spots with sufficient space between RVs, mountain views, and convenient location. Visitors particularly value well-maintained grounds, helpful staff, and scenic settings when rating their experiences at RV parks in the region.