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

290 Reviews

Cabin options in Montrose and Ridgway include both rustic and full-featured accommodation types with varying amenities. Several campgrounds offer electricity, running water, and comfortable sleeping areas. Elk Ridge Campground at Ridgway State Park provides cabin rentals with basic furnishings, while Dakota Terraces Campground offers similar accommodations in a more secluded setting. KOA Montrose RV Resort features cabin rentals with electric hookups and some with private bathrooms. Cedar Creek RV Park maintains cabins with electric service and varying levels of furnishings. "This is a cute rv park right in the middle of Montrose. The grounds are clean and well maintained," notes one visitor.

Rustic log cabins and more deluxe options are available throughout the region. Black Canyon RV Park and Campground provides cabin accommodations from May through November, with basic furnishings and access to shared bathroom facilities. Riverbend RV Park & Cabins in Montrose operates seasonally from April to October, offering furnished cabins with utilities. Pleasant Valley Cabins & Campground in Cimarron features cabins adjacent to flowing water. Pets are welcome at many but not all cabin locations. One visitor remarked, "Every site has the creek behind it. If you sit out by the creek all worries Melt Away!"

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties - some offer only basic cooking areas while others provide more complete setups. Meadows of San Juan Resort maintains cabins with full utilities and access to shared amenities. According to visitor feedback, "We rent a tiny cabin when we come and it's always clean and has everything we need." Several campgrounds with cabins feature on-site markets for basic provisions, including Ouray KOA and Montrose/Black Canyon National Park KOA, though visitors staying at properties without stores should stock up in Montrose, Ouray, or Ridgway.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests (50)

    1. Elk Ridge Campground — Ridgway State Park

    33 Reviews
    Ridgway, CO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 626-5822

    $28 - $36 / night

    "In addition to plenty of tent and RV sites, Ridgeway SP also has three heated and furnished yurts for those seeking an enhanced comfort level."

    "Concrete pads under the picnic table and fire pits. Water access nearby. Bathrooms were super clean and the showers were nice and hot. Laundry facilities available."

    2. Dakota Terraces Campground — Ridgway State Park

    19 Reviews
    Ridgway, CO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 626-5822

    $36 - $90 / night

    "A great eat location to call home while exploring the area. Nice views at camp. Clean restrooms and showers!"

    "Ridgeway is a very well kept park with beautiful views, lots of amenities, and conveniences. Clean bathrooms, laundry, firewood and ice all available at the campground and very reasonably priced."

    3. Cedar Creek RV Park

    12 Reviews
    Montrose, CO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 249-3884

    "Bathrooms and showers are clean Wifi available and cellphone service are good Close to Black Canyon of the Gunnison"

    "This is a quiet campground with large trees that provide shade for most RV's. The laundry room and bathrooms are is clean."

    4. Riverbend RV Park & Cabins

    7 Reviews
    Montrose, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 249-8235

    $42 - $149 / night

    "We booked a spot here and were greeted kindly by the owners and residential campers who help oversee the campgrounds."

    "Book it Now! This RV park will fill up quickly. Riverbend is a beautiful park in a fantastic location. What sets this park apart from others is the owners and camp hosts."

    5. Meadows of San Juan Resort

    5 Reviews
    Montrose, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 249-6382

    $45 - $65 / night

    "We rent a tiny cabin when we come and it’s always clean and has everything we need. I love seeing the stars at night and being able to bring our dog. Will be back next year again!"

    "This RV park has had a huge face lift - hundreds of new trees, 1000s of flowers and views of the San Juans and beautiful countryside ALL around. Highly recommended!!"

    6. Pleasant Valley Cabins & Campground

    3 Reviews
    Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests, CO
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 249-8330

    "Fresh pie every day sold in the campground store (it was very good!). Close to BCGNP. The owners own land across the river and they pasture their sheep there."

    "Every site has the creek behind it. The main highway is right out front so you do hear traffic, but it's still private and peaceful. If you sit out by the creek all worries Melt Away!"

    7. Black Canyon RV Park & Campground

    3 Reviews
    Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests, CO
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 249-1147

    "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."

    8. Montrose / Black Canyon Nat'l Park KOA

    4 Reviews
    Montrose, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 249-9177

    "We stayed here one night while visiting Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Campground is clean, very big rig friendly. Easy to maneuver. The pool and playground were clean."

    "Close to black canyon and in town food and booze with in walking distance. What more could u ask for. A pool, they got that."

    9. Ouray KOA

    25 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 325-4736

    "Our site backed up to a stream that sounded wonderful with running water. Each site has a picnic table and a combo fire ring/grill. They even welcome you with three large fire logs!"

    "The spots are spread out enough that you have privacy, there’s attendants around 24 hours of the day to help, and it’s hands down the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed."

    10. KOA Montrose RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Montrose, CO
    13 miles
    +1 (970) 249-9177
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290 Reviews of 50 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests Campgrounds

  • T
    May. 31, 2021

    Ouray KOA

    Heaven in the mountains

    Wow is all I can say! After surviving towing the airstream up Red Mountain pass, we pulled into the KOA and couldn’t be more happy. Our site backed up to a stream that sounded wonderful with running water. Each site has a picnic table and a combo fire ring/grill. They even welcome you with three large fire logs! They now offer horseback riding right from inside the KOA. They have everything from teepees to tent, cabin and RV camping. A great restaurant on site with a well stocked store and laundry facilities. This place is really well run. The only complaint is the WiFi, which is non existent, however, they are currently working on that and should have campwide WiFi by summer.

  • L
    Sep. 28, 2020

    Elkhorn RV Resort

    Great spot in Lake City

    This is our first visit to Lake City so I've nothing to compare it to, but I loved this RVPark. Linda was gracious and accommodating. Bathrooms were spotless AND warm. We are at tail end of season so the park was not full at all, but even if it had been there are tables and trees between each site keeping from feeling claustrophobic. We drove past the other RV Park in town - on Henson Creek - you are on the river, but also on the highway and it was packed in. Elk Horn is off the highway nestled against the mountain, and just 4 block walk to "down town" Lake City. Highly recommend this spot. Call to make reservations. Linda gets right back to you. We also stayed on one of the cabins to give kids more trailer room. You provide the top bedding, but there was a queen bed and a bunk (so 4 could sleep easy). No bathrooms in the cabin but your close to the bathrooms.

  • Russ M.
    Jun. 9, 2016

    Elk Ridge Campground — Ridgway State Park

    Yurt Camping, yes dogs are allowed

    In addition to plenty of tent and RV sites, Ridgeway SP also has three heated and furnished yurts for those seeking an enhanced comfort level. Each unit includes a fridge, futon type beds, dinner table and chairs. Bring your fishing poles, hiking shoes, water craft and dogs, cause they're all allowed.

  • C
    Sep. 26, 2021

    Ouray Riverside Resort

    Beautiful Ouray

    Nestled 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.

  • Rae F.
    Jul. 5, 2019

    Ouray KOA

    Best spot for tent, RV, & cabin!

    The spots are spread out enough that you have privacy, there’s attendants around 24 hours of the day to help, and it’s hands down the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed. We rented a cabin (we stopped in on July 4th, sold out of tent spots) but they managed to accommodate us last minute. The staff is incredibly nice, and the price was right. Our cabin is the 2nd biggest option, it included: a queen, bunk beds, love seat, fridge, sink, and a microwave.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2018

    Little Molas Lake Campground

    Busy campground on the Colorado Trail

    Nice little campground on the Million Dollar Highway heading between Durango and Silverton, with the Colorado Trail passing right through the campground. There is a main road with sites spread out over a few close ridges, and a small loop that ends in at the day use parking and vault toilet. It seemed that the “group” sites were closest to the vault toilets next to the day use parking, which could present an issue as it was very busy. The “group” sites were very crowded, which could have been just too many people in a small area, or the area could have been just too small.  Sites further away from the toilets were more spacious, but no site was huge. All sites seemed to have good hammocking trees. It seemed the best sites were the ones closest to the entrance: the parking pads were up next to the road and the tent pads and fire rings were set back from the road down a steepish grade. This was a great spot to camp as a home base for hiking the Colorado Trail. There are great trails heading out of the campground in both directions. The usual picnic tables and fire pits could be found at all sites we looked at.

  • Cindy D.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 28, 2025

    Ouray KOA Holiday

    Quaint and quiet

    Stayed 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.

  • P
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Elk Ridge Campground — Ridgway State Park

    Very nice

    Nice campground with spacious sites. Concrete pads under the picnic table and fire pits. Water access nearby. Bathrooms were super clean and the showers were nice and hot. Laundry facilities available. We stayed on D-183 and had a nice view of the mountains and the lake. Definitely one of the best state park campgrounds in Colorado.

  • Jeane L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 11, 2024

    Kebler Corner

    Would happily visit again!

    We stayed in a camper van over a busy holiday and loved it! We were hoping for a peaceful getaway for us and our dog and found it at Kebler. Yes, some of the spaces are close together but everyone there made it work well. The angled spots and strategic landscaping help too. Plenty of grassy common areas to stretch your legs and your pup’s (on leash), so much so we didn’t feel like we missed out on anything by not being parked with the big coaches along the river. Even better since the large river spots had little/no natural shade (most seemed to have their own awnings that our van didn’t so no worries there I think for them). The tent spots were in a different area on the other side of the property a little away from the busier parts. They also had less shade but had level pads and but seemed closer to the bridge (and hiking). The community vibe was respectful and friendly and it was lovely to stroll about and enjoy it all. Families were out and about, playing with their children and trying different things to do. There was a little playground and some activities in a covered space like velcro axe throwing and corn hole. There were soccer goals set up at one of the grassy areas too. There was also a frisbee golf course, hammocks and picnic tables scattered around the property. A sign by the bathrooms invited camp guests to go gentle group hike if you meet at the bridge at the posted time in the morning. The general store was open during the day and had more than I expected (came for stickers and snacks, left with a game of Bananagrams and more). There wasn’t cell service but wifi worked well for what we needed. The bathrooms were clean and the water was warm. On a busy weekend you might need to use the portable toilets near the tent sites if the regular ones are occupied at a busy time. In the future, splitting the shower and toilet facilities might help with that long term, but I am not sure how hard (and expensive) that is to do in places that are tucked away into the mountains like this. We did use the coin laundry and that worked well. At the time of our visit it was $2 for the washer and $3.50 for the dryer. There was a variety of cute cabins for rent with a good range in size and cost - and some have own their bathroom and even little patio spaces. The hosts and staff were friendly and helpful, even doing trash pickup in the morning if you left it out at a certain time by your site. Kebler is in a beautiful setting, has thoughtfully-designed spaces and is carefully maintained. We would definitely come back - hopefully in a camper van / travel trailer or even just to stay in one of the cabins.

Guide to Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests

Experience the beauty of cabin camping near Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado, where stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures await.

Explore the Scenic Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Adventure Awaits in the Great Outdoors

  • Discover hiking trails and fishing spots at Cedar Creek RV Park, which serves as a great base for exploring the nearby Black Canyon National Park.
  • Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities at Uncompaghre River Resort, where you can relax by the river and take advantage of the scenic trails.
  • Experience the thrill of water sports at Sapinero Village Campground, located near Blue Mesa Lake, perfect for boating and fishing enthusiasts.

Cabins are Available at Cozy Retreats

  • Book a stay at Meadows of San Juan Resort, where you can enjoy modern cabins surrounded by stunning mountain views and lush landscapes.
  • Experience the rustic charm of Pleasant Valley Cabins & Campground, offering cozy cabins and a serene setting by a flowing creek.
  • Relax in the well-maintained cabins at BASECAMP 550, featuring excellent amenities and a welcoming atmosphere, ideal for families and groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are cabins located in the Grand Mesa National Forest?

Cabins in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests area can be found at several locations. Ouray Riverside Resort offers both primitive and fully equipped cabins nestled in a valley alongside the Uncompahgre River. For those exploring the Ridgway area, Elk Ridge Campground — Ridgway State Park features heated and furnished yurts that provide an enhanced comfort level with amenities like refrigerators and futon beds. These locations provide strategic access points to explore different regions of these magnificent national forests.

What amenities are available in Grand Mesa forest cabins?

Cabins in the Grand Mesa area offer varying levels of amenities. At Ouray KOA, cabins feature convenient access to 24-hour staff assistance and are noted for their exceptional cleanliness. The KOA also provides access to a store, laundry facilities, and firewood for purchase. At Meadows of San Juan Resort, the tiny cabins are clean and well-equipped with all basic necessities. Many forest cabins in the region typically include beds, tables, chairs, and some form of heating, with more luxurious options offering refrigerators, cooking facilities, and private outdoor spaces with fire rings.

How do I reserve a cabin in Grand Mesa National Forest?

To reserve a cabin in the Grand Mesa area, you'll need to book directly through the specific property. Elkhorn RV Resort offers cabin reservations with staff known for being gracious and accommodating. For sites like Pleasant Valley Cabins & Campground, reservations are required and should be made well in advance, especially during peak summer seasons and holidays. Most cabins in the region can be reserved online through their official websites or by calling directly. For Forest Service cabins within Grand Mesa National Forest, reservations can be made through Recreation.gov up to six months in advance.

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