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.
$42 - $149 / night
"Such a peaceful campground during shoulder season. The river and pond are were very nice to sit by and observe nature. The Canada geese families were fun to watch."
"The staff were extremely friendly, this sites were clean, dog park great, river amazing, and location to Montrose perfect.
The laundry rooms was clean with new equipment."
"Pretty campground with grass at the sites, a river a short walk away (there's a good portion of the campground with riverside sites, but limited for larger rigs)."
"Overnighted before a hike into Browns Canyon (30 min away) and found everything that most RVers would want in basic accommodations in the high country."
"Super clean Park, bathrooms, laundry. Well maintained. Very Spacious pull thru rv spaces. Long green dog walk area. Surrounded by fields. Views of the San Juan mountain range."
"This RV park is close to a bowling alley and several restaurants. It's great for a quick stay. There does appear to be many long-term residents, but they are separate from the retro campers."
"Bathrooms and showers are clean Wifi available and cellphone service are good Close to Black Canyon of the Gunnison"
$50 - $99 / night
"Nestled in a valley with beautiful view next to Uncompahgre River with wonderful walking path. Gravel parking right off hwy 550. Laundry, showers, restaurant."
"Gorgeous views and they have some some huge pull through sites for big rigs."
$28 - $50 / night
"Friendly people and great location. Walking distance to everything in town. Reasonable price. They don't do discounts so Good Sam's etc is not needed. Wifi is not good but cell signal is good."
"Town and the pool are within walking distance, showers are great and there are coin operated laundry facilities. Ice and propane available."
"Very friendly staff, clean facilities and grounds. Only complaint is several (3) washers are out of order."
$15 - $35 / night
"It’s a business that’s been around for just over 20 years. Let’s help them out and leave some reviews!"
"We reserved a campsite for our 31' travel trailer at the end of May. The location was beautiful and though it was right off of the highway, we felt very safe and the campground was quiet."
"WiFi works great! Host was so nice! Very well cared for grounds and the view is astounding! Unbelievable value for the money."
$125 - $250 / night
"After three nights in the mountains I needed to recharge batteries and clean up and do laundry and this place while expensive is located beautifully just outside of Ouray Colorado surrounded by beautiful"
RangerWe stayed in the winter off season in Loop A, since it’s the only loop open. They plow Loop A and all pull through sites. There was no fee for the campsite, just the park entrance fee. There’s no power in this loop and there’s no water since it’s shut off in the winter. There are pit toilets which are pretty clean for pit toilets. There were a few campers but they were spread so far apart since everyone needed pull through sites cause it snowed a lot recently. Some places the snow is up to your thighs and some places it’s up to your waist.
Even without amenities, we were happy a campground was open in the Colorado winter.
[Internet. Verizon via iPhone has no signal. However, with our booster Nighthawk MR-1100 - 25 mbps down and 1 mbps up with 200 ping.]
GuideStayed at a small back-in site with 30 amp & electric in our camper van. The site had a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. Loved that they had a store, laundry room, and firewood for sale. The store closes at 5:00 & we arrived at 5:10 but the office lady still checked us in and made sure we had firewood. The campground is well-maintained and clean.
TravelerNestled in a valley with beautiful view next to Uncompahgre River with wonderful walking path. Gravel parking right off hwy 550. Laundry, showers, restaurant. Primitive cabins and fully equipped cabins. Very friendly staff. Pet friendly. Close to uptown shopping and eating & grocery store. Pull thru and back in sites. Overflow parking for extra vehicles for a charge. Down side-you have to trailer to trailheads for SXS riding. Most tail heads are small parking areas but the riding in the mountains is priceless. Been here twice, same site and would go again.
GuideCampsites are open year round, but drinking water is only available mid-May through mid-October. Electric hookups are in Loop B which was closed for the season. There are no water hookups or dump stations at South Rim Campground.
Stayed in Loop A. Vault Toilets and potable drinking water available. No Cell Service. $20/night via online reservation system.
LegendFantastic national forest campground. Mountain views all around. Woods Lake itself was a short hike away. Enjoyed fishing there with beautiful views. The campground is over 9400 feet in elevation. I did some huffing & puffing while walking around there. Our campsite, #4, was narrow & deep; no problem for a camper van. It has a table, metal fire ring/grill, lantern poll and a tent pad set back deeper in the woods. Surrounded by aspens. Camped there in early June. Vault toilets were not yet open, but clean portable chem toilets were provided. Potable water stations were not yet turned on. Helpful camp host was on duty. Firewood was available at $10/bundle. Our site, as well as others, were private & reasonably separated from others. No shower and hookups. Deer everywhere. Saw sign of mountain lions & bears on the nearby hiking trails. This is one of the prettiest national forest campgrounds that I ever camped in.
RangerIf you are looking for a quiet and serene camping experience in the winter, this is your campground. Ridgeway State Park has one loop open during the winter in Dakota Terraces. They have winter rates. And they have great cell signal if you have Verizon and supposedly AT&T. (There’s a cell tower in one of the park’s campgrounds.)
[Internet. Verizon via iPhone 12: 14 mbps down and 4 mbps up with 51 ms ping.]
Read all the campground details straight from the park’s website before winter camping. Keep in mind the guest services building is closed for the winter. That means no laundry or showers. The restroom building is open. The dump station is open but the water fill is shut off. You can, however, fill you tanks up using the water spigots throughout the campground. We use a 5-gallon jerry can to transport the water. We’ve been here through a winter storm and they haven’t frozen yet. They also plow the roads.
The visitor center is open which you should check out! There’s an overlook there. This time of year part of the reservoir is frozen. You can get loaner snow shoes at the visitor center! How awesome! Since it’s snowed almost a foot, we’ve been snowshoeing all over the park and through the trails and closed campgrounds.
There’s like 5 campsites occupied. It’s so quiet. We have our own little winter wonderland.
GuideCan’t say enough about this camp spot. Wow!! Pull throughs ... back ends available. Fabulous service from the owners. We planned on staying 2 nights but ended up staying a few more days. Dog park, showers, laundry faculties, full hookups, general store, art, great WiFi (we had Verizon) ... and some sites are backed up to the Colorado River. Just amazing .... very clean. Would highly recommend!
TravelerGorgeous views and they have some some huge pull through sites for big rigs.
LegendThis is a nice, clean functional campground that is close to one of the most beautiful places on earth. Unfortunately you can’t see that place, since the sites are surrounded by trees and bushes. However, those trees and bushes provide some shade and privacy, and it’s a quick walk/drive to the canyon. Anywhere else it would be a three-star property. Nice overnight stopover. The $20 park entry was waived due to COVID. Most people wearing masks at viewpoints. We got a site no problem in Loop C, which is all first come, first serve, on a Friday night in July. There are picnic tables, fire rings and bear boxes in every site. Some sites in Loop C have tent clearings, and others have pull-ins that would work for a small RV. Only Loop B has electric. No Verizon service in the campground, but we did discover a good signal at the very end of the South Rim road.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which campgrounds in Grand Mesa National Forest have RV hookups?
While Grand Mesa National Forest itself has limited hookup options, nearby alternatives provide full RV amenities. Grand Junction KOA offers water, sewer, and 20/30/50 amp electric hookups for RVs, though sites are somewhat close together. Palisade Basecamp RV Resort is another excellent option with full hookups, pull-through sites, and amenities including showers, laundry facilities, and WiFi. These private campgrounds serve as good base camps for exploring Grand Mesa while enjoying RV conveniences that forest service campgrounds typically don't provide.
When is the RV camping season for Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests?
The primary RV camping season for these national forests runs from mid-May through mid-October, when most facilities are fully operational. South Rim Campground at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park offers year-round camping, but electric hookups in Loop B are only available during the main season, and drinking water is shut off in winter months. For winter camping options, Dakota Terraces Campground at Ridgway State Park keeps one loop open during winter with reduced rates, providing a serene off-season option with good cell reception.
What are the best RV camping locations in Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests?
Ouray Riverside Resort offers some of the best RV camping in the region, with beautiful valley views and riverside location. The resort features gravel parking areas, full hookups, and huge pull-through sites for big rigs, plus convenient amenities like showers and laundry facilities. Woods Lake Campground provides a more natural forest setting at over 9,400 feet elevation, surrounded by stunning mountain views. While sites are narrower and deeper, the pristine surroundings and access to fishing at the nearby lake make it an excellent choice for RVers seeking a more immersive natural experience in the national forests.
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