Best Equestrian Camping near Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, CO has a lot to offer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (9)

    2. Big Dominguez Campground

    4 Reviews
    Whitewater, CO
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 244-3000

    "Pretty spot with stream water right behind the sites. You have to drive over a stream when you come in but it was easily crossed when we visited."

    "Arrived on foot trail via a Little Dominguez Canyon going to Big Dominguez Canyon. Half of Campground is on one side of the river need four-wheel-drive to cross the river."

    3. Thunder Road Dispersed

    1 Review
    Norwood, CO
    27 miles

    "Thunder Trails are it!

    Easy to get to, well maintained gravel roads, each site is designated and has a fire ring, super quiet and private, and the trails are fun cross country style loops."

    4. Silver Jack Campground

    5 Reviews
    Ridgway, CO
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 537-8888

    $20 - $275 / night

    "Beautiful area around Silver Jack Reservoir with scrub brush low turning to pine forest and huge aspen glades as you climb."

    "Quite a drive up but well worth it. Nearly in July (Sunday-Tuesday). Aspens everywhere, and trails right off our site. Clean bathrooms easy access to water."

    5. Gunnison National Forest Soap Creek Campground

    7 Reviews
    Curecanti National Recreation Area, CO
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 641-0471

    "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."

    6. Mud Springs Campground

    5 Reviews
    Glade Park, CO
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 244-3000

    $5 - $10 / night

    "Mud springs is a small campground tucked away on top of a national monument."

    "There are toilets and a water faucet near our site. Rained on us a bit the first day so the name definitely fits! 4x4 would help get to the sites! Especially on muddy days!"

    7. Grand Mesa FS 105 Dispersed Camping

    3 Reviews
    Mesa Lakes, CO
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 874-6600

    "Our site was hidden by trees off a short dirt drive which wasn’t too bad."

    "We spent two weeks near vela resevoir. No fish but lots of mushrooms. The first trees are inoxicating. We are disappointed in the virtual take over by atvs."

    8. Soap Creek Corral

    4 Reviews
    Crawford, CO
    45 miles
    Website

    "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."

    9. Anvil Dispersed Campground

    3 Reviews
    Silverton, CO
    49 miles
    Website

    "Good road quality, hard packed gravel, river right next to the sites, 14 day camp limit"

    "We 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"

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

33 Reviews of 9 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Campgrounds


  • Whitney L.
    Sep. 10, 2021

    Gunnison National Forest Soap Creek Campground

    free views plus free noise pollution

    This is for "Soap Creek Corral/ Coal Mesa Horse Camp" dispersed camping not the actual Soap Creek Campground. There were spots at the formal campground but they were small, unconcealed, and within close proximity to all other sites. However, there were true dispersed spots near the horse corrals where lots of horse trailers and off roaders park to ride the trails.

    Off of HWY 50, we turned on to HWY 92 and then took FR 721 to FR 721 E where we turned and went right down to the proper campground before looping back out. We went out the same way in (FR 721) but split off onto the side road to find the horse corral area. Bear country. Pros/Cons: no mobile service, primitive, right next to a creek, lots of OHVs, milky way visible, mountain views, shade, creek sounds at night.

  • Jason G.
    May. 1, 2021

    Silver Jack Campground

    Great San Juan Getaway

    Beautiful area around Silver Jack Reservoir with scrub brush low turning to pine forest and huge aspen glades as you climb. Highly suggest taking 858/Cimarron road over the pass to highway 50/Cimarron Colorado in the fall due to the extensive Aspen population. This is where I grew up so camped in the area dozens of times at least.

  • ZThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2020

    Gunnison National Forest Soap Creek Campground

    Can’t recommend this place enough!!

    We decided to try this campground out on a whim, unsure how it would turn out. I’m glad to say it blew our expectations away! The campground was very well kept and quiet which is super hard to find nowadays. 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.

    One warning: the road in gets narrow at times so if you’re bringing an RV or a larger sized car be extra cautious.

    This has been our favorite campground in Colorado so far. I give this a 9/10!

  • LINDA H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2023

    Grand Mesa FS 105 Dispersed Camping

    Endless View and Cattle

    We towed a 35 FT 5th wheel heading west on 105 until we discovered the perfect campsite by turning south at the intersection with 108. The road was very rough but doable by moving along very slowly. Our site was hidden by trees off a short dirt drive which wasn’t too bad. There was plenty of space for us to turn around, and a fire pit had been constructed of large rocks (with a resident chipmunk hanging out among them).
    We loved being surrounded by tall trees on one side and having a long distance view across the meadow on the other side, watching storm clouds approaching every day. We were far enough from the road that we barely heard any traffic passing. However, the sound of cattle lowing was frequent, and there was evidence of their presence all over the ground! One bull approached and stood there bellowing at the camper before finally moving along, and another morning we looked outside to see several cows munching on the remains of our campfire. Apparently they like to eat ashes and charcoal for the minerals because it happened twice!
    We camped there 6 nights and hated to leave. Our only reservations were driving on the long bumpy roads and cattle manure being everywhere. Otherwise, it was the best boondocking place we’ve stayed because of the scenery and remoteness. It was very quiet except for the cattle lowing. We rode our bikes down 108 one day and discovered that it was way too rough to drive with our dually pickup. Another day we rode all the way down 105 and then back on 100 which is Land’s End Road. There are lots more dispersed campsites further down 105, but many have huge potholes turning into them. Some are located next to reservoirs and have lovely views, but we were happy with our site because we didn’t have to drive that far to reach it. If you had a smaller rig, it would be worth trying those places.

  • Melissa K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2017

    Mud Springs Campground

    Name suits it when it rains

    Mud springs is a small campground tucked away on top of a national monument. To enter the monument, there is a fee, but if you are going to mud springs you can tell them that and not pay the park entrance fee. It's up on glade park but kind of off the beat and path. The road was wet from recent rain and a small stream flowed down the washboard surface. The park itself is small but nice. Quiet. A bit muddy when it rains. We saw deer in the morning. We had a nice tent pad and firerings. Room for hammocks. It's a good place with pit toilets. But it's quiet. We did have a couple things walk through our site, we weren't sure what they were but it put our dog on high alert. One had a bell so that was strange. The other we aren't sure of but our dog watched as whatever it was walked past the tent. There weren't many people there so it probably wasn't another camper but some sort of critter. There is also a fresh spring that you can collect water from I think. We looked at it but didn't opt to collect any water. Lots of trees though which is nice. It seems to rain in July there, although they go through severe droughts and then all of a sudden, rain for two days. But both times we've gone in July, it has rained.

  • Alex T.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 6, 2025

    Big Dominguez Campground

    Woods and stream!

    Pretty spot with stream water right behind the sites. You have to drive over a stream when you come in but it was easily crossed when we visited. We enjoyed the trail near by and we were the only ones here while camping over night, occasionally some atv trails were used near by. Vaulted toilets as well. Absolutely no service bc it’s the middle of the woods.

  • Farah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2022

    Soap Creek Corral

    Beautiful, but hatches battened down this time of year.

    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. Good to know about and will be back!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2025

    Silver Jack Campground

    Beautiful aspens!

    Quite a drive up but well worth it. Nearly in July (Sunday-Tuesday). Aspens everywhere, and trails right off our site. Clean bathrooms easy access to water.

  • E
    Jul. 26, 2016

    Soap Creek Corral

    Soapcreek Campground

    This is a beautiful campground for those who like quiet and isolation..It is approximately 40 minutes west of Gunnison, CO. There are no reservations and no hook ups. There are vault toilets. What draws us to this campground is the beauty of the surrounding area. Black Canyon is close by for those who like to hike. We enjoy riding our ATV and have found some beautiful trails full of wildflowers and wildlife. It is also close enough to take day visits to Montrose or Crested Butte. Oh, and if you like star gazing this is the perfect place as their is no light pollution.


Guide to Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

Horse camping near Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado offers a unique opportunity to explore stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine friends.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities for horse owners

  • Silver Jack Campground provides access to trails that lead to scenic overlooks, perfect for a day of riding and enjoying breathtaking views.
  • Soap Creek Corral features a serene environment with nearby trails, making it an ideal spot for horse camping and exploration.
  • Grand Mesa FS 105 Dispersed Camping allows for a more rugged experience, with ample space for horses and the freedom to roam in a natural setting.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • At Silver Jack Campground, horse camping is complemented by spacious sites and friendly hosts who can provide local trail information.
  • Soap Creek Corral offers a peaceful atmosphere with clean facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for both campers and their horses.
  • Grand Mesa FS 105 Dispersed Camping is known for its remote beauty, allowing horse campers to enjoy the tranquility of nature while riding through picturesque landscapes.

Activities for horse campers in the area

  • Riders at Silver Jack Campground can take advantage of nearby trails that lead to stunning vistas, perfect for a day of adventure.
  • Soap Creek Corral is situated near various hiking paths, providing opportunities for both horseback riding and hiking in the beautiful surroundings.
  • Grand Mesa FS 105 Dispersed Camping offers access to rugged trails that are ideal for exploring the diverse terrain on horseback, making it a favorite among equestrian enthusiasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests is Gunnison River Overlook with a 3-star rating from 1 review.

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