Rv parks near Guffey, Colorado sit at elevations ranging from 5,500 to 8,500 feet, with most facilities experiencing typical mountain weather patterns including afternoon thunderstorms in summer months. Winter access to campgrounds varies significantly based on elevation, with lower-lying parks near Canon City and Colorado Springs generally maintaining year-round operations. Average summer daytime temperatures reach the low 80s while dropping to the 40s at night.
What to do
Fishing access: The Arkansas River sits approximately 30 minutes from Guffey, providing excellent trout fishing opportunities. "The location was perfect, close to the Royal Gorge bridge, rafting in the Arkansas River, hiking trails, the Royal Gorge Route Railroad and several great restaurants," notes a visitor at Royal Gorge RV Resort & Cabins.
Wildlife viewing: Morning and evening hours offer prime wildlife spotting at most campgrounds near Guffey. "We saw deer wander around the campsites every morning and evening. The sites are terraced so that everyone has a beautiful view," reports a camper at Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort.
Hiking nearby: Several trail systems connect to campgrounds in the region. "Short walk from bathrooms and showers. We were a short walk from bathrooms and showers. The bathrooms and showers were nice and clean," explains a guest at Garden of the Gods RV Resort who enjoyed the convenient trail access.
What campers like
Private sites: Some campgrounds offer more separation between sites than others. "We had a great tent spot up on the hill with a great view of the valley behind. So it was a quiet tent spot to ourself, but 30 seconds down the hill for access to the amazing restroom and showers," describes a camper at Royal Gorge RV Resort & Cabins.
Clean facilities: Bathroom quality varies significantly between properties. "The bathhouse was the nicest I've ever seen at a campground. The whole campground was very clean and well maintained," reports a visitor at Royal Gorge RV Resort.
Convenient locations: Many campgrounds provide good access to multiple attractions. "The location was perfect, close to the Royal Gorge bridge, rafting in the Arkansas River, hiking trails, the Royal Gorge Route Railroad and several great restaurants," shares a reviewer from Pikes Peak RV Park.
What you should know
Road noise varies: Highway proximity affects some campgrounds more than others. "Very noisy. It's a nice big park but with few trees for shade. The RV sites are nice but close together. The park is located right off of the freeway so VERY noisy," warns a visitor at Colorado Springs KOA.
Cell service gaps: Network coverage changes dramatically between locations. "There is no cell service for AT&T or T-Mobile, but you are able to do wifi calling with their WiFi and we streamed a movie one night," explains a camper at Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort.
Limited availability: Peak season requires advance planning for most rv sites near Guffey. "We were told we got the last spot. So we were pretty relieved to find that not only did we get a spot but it was a great one! So much room," shares a reviewer from Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Recreation options: Different parks offer varying amenities for children. "The playground was very kid friendly and the giant jumping pillow was super fun! We are already planning our next visit," notes a visitor at Royal Gorge RV Resort & Cabins.
Space considerations: Family groups benefit from larger sites at certain campgrounds. "Large spread out sites. Beautiful wildlife right by our site," reports a family staying at Mountaindale Cabin & RV Resort.
On-site activities: Some properties provide dedicated children's facilities. "Lots of activities for all," explains a camper at Diamond Campground & RV Park, which offers more structured recreation options than dispersed camping alternatives near Guffey.
Tips from RVers
Site accessibility: Not all parks accommodate larger vehicles equally. "Some sites are not very level, but others are quite level. Easy to book and pick your desired site," advises an RVer at Diamond Campground & RV Park.
Hookup placement: Utility configurations vary between properties. "After getting setup I found out that I'd need to climb up the short retaining wall into my neighbors site to hookup our water hose. The spigot was shared between our sites," warns a camper at Garden of the Gods RV Resort.
Weather preparation: Temperature fluctuations require planning for RV camping near Guffey. "It feels very safe. They have fun activities for the kiddies or young at heart. It was warmer than mountain sites by 15-20°," mentions a Colorado Springs KOA visitor who found the lower elevation location provided milder temperatures than higher campgrounds.
