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Gunnison KOA houses premium glamping accommodations set among large shade trees, located just 75 yards from the river in a picturesque Colorado setting. The property features rustic glamping cabins with comfortable beds and electricity, providing an elevated outdoor experience without sacrificing comfort. Mountain Time RV Park & Cabins (formerly Tall Texan) complements the area's glamping options with five well-appointed cabins nestled among giant cottonwood trees beside a small pond. Both glamping resorts maintain clean facilities and provide fire pits for evening relaxation, while offering amenities like showers, toilets, and picnic tables that distinguish them from primitive camping. The sites balance natural surroundings with essential comforts, creating an ideal basecamp for exploring the Gunnison area. One guest noted, "We rented a cabin, no refrigerator or AC, and it was perfect for a fall trip. The colors of the Aspen made the entire area golden."
Situated just minutes from Hartman's Rocks and approximately two miles north of downtown Gunnison, these glamping resorts provide convenient access to outdoor adventures while maintaining a peaceful forest setting. The surrounding areas offer extensive recreational opportunities including fishing in stocked trout ponds, hiking on nearby trails, and exploring the Gunnison River. Sapinero Village Campground extends the area's glamping options with cabin accommodations featuring electric hookups, sewer connections, and water access—creating a more luxurious alternative to traditional tent camping. Seasonal operations generally run from May through October, with some properties offering pet-friendly accommodations. A visitor highlighted, "Very friendly staff, beautiful wooded campground with small pond. Plenty of shade. Great base camp to go explore Lake Isabel and Crested Butte and Black Canyon." The combination of natural beauty, thoughtful amenities, and proximity to outdoor attractions makes Gunnison's glamping sites ideal for travelers seeking comfort in nature.
"The Gunnison KOA is in a beautiful setting with large trees that is about 75 yards from the river. The spaces are generously sized, although the camping sites could use power outlets."
"Big grassy sites, great staff, clean bathrooms. Stocked Trout pond. Great kid pay areas"
"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."
"This is the most beautiful RV Camp in Colorado. We come every year."
"HOWEVER: at least for 2021, the campground DOES NOT HAVE WATER so you’ll have to fill up elsewhere (we filled up in Gunnison, you can also fill up in surrounding campgrounds or Crested Butte)."
"Perfect weather, very clean bathrooms and power. Great cell signal for working remotely."
from $36 / night
Check Availability"Once you pass the Spring Creek Campground you will come up on a BLM sign and grom there until you can't drive anymore you can camp. All the way up and past the lake."
"Beautiful campground with a creek nearby. We heard very little traffic on the road next to our site. Hummingbirds and canyon views galore!"
"There is trash and bathrooms. Make sure you bring bug spray, the mosquitoes can be relentless.
The campground is tucked in a small gulch, helping to give relief from high winds."
"Clean and great surrounding scenery. Bathrooms , picnic tables and some water"
"If it is a dry spell, like it was for us, it is dusty and the road next to the camp is dusty. Be sure to pick a site away from the road. Also pick a site away from the toilets."
"This is a tent only camp area with one clean outhouse type bathroom. There is a camp host on site that manages more than one camping area. She came around in the evening to collect money for site."
"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."
"If you want good family time, and a chill environment, welcome, you’ve found a good spot."
"This is a really sweet campsite… With a few sites up top when you enter that overlook the creek and adjacent Ridge, and then many more sides down by the creek."
"If the lake is low you have to hike lots of deer and clean spot"
from $20 / night
Check Availability"It was so quiet and comfortable with the two beds, living area, kitchen, and bathroom. The views of Blue Mesa reservoir were stunning. The park is tiered, so each site has a wonderful view."
"From the moment we stepped into the lodge to check in, we were greeted with the bright smiles of the owners. They escorted us to our site to ensure it was to our liking- wow!"
from $30 - $150 / night
Check Availability"Amazing hiking, camping, and fishing if you can make it to the lakes from the campgrounds. Atv 4x4 required to access lakes or a long hike."
TravelerIn 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.
TravelerThey 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.
GuideNice campsite right on the banks of Roaring Fork River. Small site with 10 spots, first come, first serve. Arrived on a Wednesday in July just before noon and there were several spots to pick from. Sites 4 - 7 are on the river, which was very nice, good for sleeping. There are as fire pits and tables at each campsite. Vault toilets and a water spout on site. Plenty of lodgepole pines between sites so it feels private. Trail head for Lost Man Trail is right across the street, or head east on Hwy 82 to Independence and Lost Man Lake Tail head for a nice out and back.
TravelerTurtle Rock is the perfect spot for those looking for an experience in-between full facilities camping and dispersed. There are pull-in spots with fire pits and tables, there is a bathroom a ways down toward the beginning of the road, but everything else is primitive. The campground host, Don, introduced himself and was incredibly accommodating and hopped in to help me pitch my tent when it had started raining and offered up spots to get water, dump trash, etc. I could not have imagined a better experience at this “dispersed” site. Just 10 minutes from town and has everything you could need.
GuideNice 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.
GuideThe campground is very clean and close to Twin Lakes. Sites are not on the water but it’s within walking distance to the rocky beach. There was not running water when we visited but they had a large water tank and we brought bottled. Close to a small camp store and gas station. There is great hiking in the area. We loved to hike on the other side of the lake to the old resort. The star gazing is also great. We would stay here again!
ScoutPro: Nice clean campground by a lake. Free showers. Clean bathrooms. Laundry facilities on site. Just a short drive to Montrose (Walmart, Target, etc) and Black Hills of the Gunnison National Park. Ouray and Telluride are nearby as well.
Con: Minimal shade - which is less than ideal on a hot summer day. Some sites have a shelter over the picnic table - others don't. I utilized a pop up canopy and clipped a tarp on the side that faced the sun. It's also not far off the highway... So there is the faint sound of cars driving by.
TravelerThis is the most beautiful RV Camp in Colorado. We come every year.
LegendThis park is nestled in a beautiful section of forest with a pond on site. Great walking around the park for our pups, reliable hook ups, clean facilites, and very friendly staff. The rates were super affordable too! We only needed electric hook up for our RV and it is small and even though all their RV sites were booked up they let us stay in a tenting spot for cheap with an electric box. Firewood for sale on site, friendly neighbors. Totally recommend!!!!
Gunnison sits at an elevation of 7,700 feet in a high mountain valley where summer temperatures rarely exceed 85°F and evenings cool down significantly even in July. The camping season generally runs from mid-May through early October with many campgrounds closing after the first heavy snowfall. Yurt camping near Gunnison offers campers insulated, semi-permanent shelter options that extend the viable camping season compared to traditional tent camping.
Fishing at stocked ponds: At Mountain Time RV Park & Cabins, visitors can fish in the small on-site pond. "The park is beautiful, covered in trees, almost all sites are shaded. We have 103 RV Sites, 5 cabins and 6 tent sites," notes one reviewer, highlighting the amenities available when not fishing.
Stargazing without light pollution: The remote location of Soap Creek Corral makes it ideal for night sky viewing. "What draws us to this campground is the beauty of the surrounding area. Black Canyon is close by for those who like to hike... Oh, and if you like star gazing this is the perfect place as there is no light pollution," writes a camper.
ATV trail riding: The areas surrounding Ponderosa Campground offer extensive trail systems for off-road enthusiasts. "5/29/25-Rough rd. Not real bad. Great fishing. 1 bar cell, version. No water. Have 17' trailer," reports a recent visitor describing access conditions.
Shaded sites beneath cottonwoods: Mountain Time RV Park & Cabins offers respite from summer heat. "This campground is nestled among giant cottonwood trees and small pond. Easy access to downtown Gunnison," writes one camper. Another adds, "For a private RV campground, it's great. Sites are larger than many campgrounds... Most sites are shaded.... a real treat in this area."
Creek-side camping: Cement Creek Campground provides water features that enhance the camping experience. "This is a beautiful little campground under a large gorgeous rock face. Several sites right above the little creek. We got there fairly early in the day and snagged a spot by the creek," notes a visitor who appreciated the natural setting.
Reservoir views from tiered sites: Sapinero Village Campground offers structured camping with panoramic views. "The views are great as the layout of the campground is terraced on a hillside. The sites are all parallel park so your door can have a view of the lake," explains one reviewer describing the thoughtful site arrangement.
Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have spotty connectivity. At Spring Creek Campground, a camper reports, "This has been one of my favorite camping spots ever... No cell service of any kind but that was honestly kinda nice to get away."
Seasonal allergies warning: Environmental factors can impact comfort levels. "IF anyone in your party has seasonal allergies of any kind I would STEER CLEAR of this park... the park is full of Cottonwood trees and over the 4th of July they were shedding their cotton and it was everywhere. It honestly looked like it had snowed," cautions one visitor to Mountain Time RV Park.
Unpredictable weather changes: The high elevation means rapid temperature fluctuations. At Cement Creek Campground, one visitor noted, "We stayed the weekend of 13 Sept 2019 - days temps were in the 70s, nights went down to the upper 20s and lower 30s - take the right gear. We ended up using a tent heater the first night."
Look for recreation amenities: Campgrounds with additional activities help entertain children. "The camp host was amazing, helped us find a shady spot for our tents and hammocks. The host showed us a great hike behind campsite along a small river. Kids and dog enjoyed the river and its hidden swimming holes!" shares a visitor to Soap Creek Corral.
Book early for creek-side sites: Prime locations fill quickly in peak season. "We loved our time at Cement Creek! We got there early afternoon on a Tuesday and had our pick of spots, ultimately choosing one down by the river," reports one family that planned ahead.
Consider permanent yurt accommodations: Yurt camping in Gunnison County provides more weather protection for families. "We loved the lodge area to hang out and connect with other campers, and the game room was a smash hit with our two sons- pool table, Jenga, Uno, shooting hoops!" notes a visitor at Sapinero Village describing their structured accommodation experience.
Check road conditions for small trailers: Many access roads require careful driving. "Access is about 7 mi of graded gravel road with some washboard," warns a visitor to Ponderosa Campground. Similarly, for Cement Creek, "The road is unpaved just past South Crested Butte, but it's quite well maintained. Great spot to spend some time!"
Parking limitations at some sites: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger rigs. "There are three loops to this CG. Upper loop has most ponderosa trees, middle and lower loops are more open shrubs campsites," explains a reviewer at Ponderosa, providing orientation for site selection based on vehicle size.
Consider utility needs carefully: Limited hookups affect camping comfort. "For a private RV campground, it's great. Sites are larger than many campgrounds. Laundry, bathrooms, and showers are clean. The staff is very friendly. Most sites are shaded.... a real treat in this area," explains a camper at Mountain Time RV Park, highlighting amenities that matter to RVers.
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