Best RV Parks & Resorts near Gunnison, CO

Several RV parks serve the Gunnison area with varying hookup options and seasonal availability. Mountain Time RV Park (formerly Tall Texan) offers 103 sites with 30/50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections, operating from May through October in a shaded setting. Gunnison KOA provides full hookup sites with 50-amp service and includes amenities like firewood sales and a camp store. "This park is beautiful, covered in trees, almost all sites are shaded. We have 103 RV Sites and the best internet in the area," noted one visitor about Mountain Time RV Park. Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch features both 30-amp and 50-amp full hookup sites across from Blue Mesa Reservoir, though the back-in sites are fairly level with some requiring wedge leveling for optimal positioning.

Most parks in the region require reservations, particularly during the summer months when visitation peaks. Cell service varies significantly between locations - Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch has virtually no Verizon or T-Mobile coverage but offers Wi-Fi at the main building, while Mountain Time RV Park provides stronger connectivity options. Many facilities maintain sanitary dump stations, with Gunnison KOA, Mountain Time RV Park, and Mesa RV Resort all featuring on-site dump services. The proximity to Highway 50 creates noise at some locations, particularly at Elk Creek Campground where a visitor mentioned, "This campground is right off the highway so it's a little noisy at night." Pet policies are generally accommodating across most parks, though Mesa RV Resort notably prohibits pets. Seasonal operations typically run May through October, with limited year-round options available in the area.

Best RV Sites Near Gunnison, Colorado (209)

    1. Mountain Time RV Park & Cabins (Formerly Tall Texan)

    13 Reviews
    Gunnison, CO
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 641-2927

    "We have a back-in site but they have pull throughs also. There is a playground for the kids, laundry, and bathrooms with showers."

    "Great walking around the park for our pups, reliable hook ups, clean facilites, and very friendly staff. The rates were super affordable too!"

    2. Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch

    11 Reviews
    Gunnison, CO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 642-4150

    $30 / night

    "Very nice park recently acquired by Thousand Trails. stayed here for 2 weeks with my thousand trails membership."

    "It’s also in a great location with proximity to black canyon of the gunnison national park, crested butte, and so many lakes. The sites all had picnic tables, fire rings, and nice landscaping."

    3. Gunnison Lakeside Resort

    4 Reviews
    Gunnison, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 641-0477

    "In high desert country, Lakeside is "home" to folks who like to fish, enjoy this part of Colorado, and do it in a Campground that feels like a community."

    "Pros: Great location for use. Central to the sites we were interested in. Easy access and parking. Owners very helpful and accommodating of our needs. Owners live on property."

    4. Elk Creek Campground

    34 Reviews
    Powderhorn, CO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 641-2337

    $24 - $34 / night

    "Electric site with concrete pads, picnic tables and nice fire rings . The park is very clean nice rest rooms . Just off the hi way . Very beautiful views of the mountains and the lake ."

    "Stayed in the loop D Back-In section. It has water and electric. The bathrooms are clean and sanitary. No showers. Just sinks and toilets."

    5. Oasis RV Resort

    1 Review
    Gunnison, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 641-0477

    $50 - $9999 / night

    6. Mesa RV Resort

    1 Review
    Gunnison, CO
    4 miles
    +1 (970) 641-3186

    "Good location."

    7. Monarch Spur RV Park & Campground

    6 Reviews
    Monarch, CO
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 530-0341

    $40 - $60 / night

    "This park (which comes up quickly on the stream side of US-50, eastbound or westbound), is historically located on a former 180-degree turn of the old narrow-gauge railroad. It is right on the S."

    "Full hookups to tent camping. Full hookup sites are a bit tight but fine. It’s at over 8000 feet and the views are amazing. We can see snow."

    8. Tomichi Creek Trading Post

    1 Review
    Sargents, CO
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 641-0674

    "Stopped in for a bit, great ice cream and friendly staff. Very well stocked store and reasonable prices for RV hookups. They even have a restaurant and ice cream available!"

    9. Black Canyon RV Park & Campground

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

    "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."

    10. Gunnison KOA

    14 Reviews
    Gunnison, CO
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 641-1358

    "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."

    "Within minutes from Hartman’s Rocks and one of the only KOAs that has so much grass. We rented a cabin, no refrigerator or AC, and it was perfect for a fall trip."

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RV Park Reviews near Gunnison, CO

1413 Reviews of 209 Gunnison Campgrounds


  • John M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 21, 2021

    Ruby Mountain Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

    Well maintained and close to BV

    My family stayed here last summer and we’re not disappointed. The lack of shade (upper spaces) and not a lot of choices for big-rigs are the only downsides here. Here are the positives:

    • Great access to the Arkansas River (fishing, put-in/ - take/out access)
    • Very well-maintained spaces and clean bathrooms
    • Minutes from rafting outfitters (we always go through Noah’s Ark. Great customer service and experienced guides)
    • Close to Buena Vista
    • Family friendly area with lots of access to public trails around Ruby Mountain

    Enjoy!

  • Mea H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 28, 2022

    South Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

    Winter camping!

    We 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.]

  • S
    Aug. 5, 2021

    Mountain Time RV Park & Cabins (Formerly Tall Texan)

    Easily accessible RV park near Gunnison, CO

    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. 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.

  • 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.

  • C
    May. 22, 2018

    One Mile

    Nice riverfront campground

    Big Rig friendly. 30 amp service. Good cell service on Verizon. Some highway noise but the river just on the otherside makes it an enjoyable place to camp. Clean bathrooms.

  • Chris P.
    May. 14, 2025

    South Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

    Camping under the Stars

    Campsites 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.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 24, 2024

    Three Rivers Resort & Outfitting

    Great location with easy access fishing

    Great location with full hookups for RVs. The description mentions back-in sites only, and while our electric hookup was conveniently on the same side, we had to run our water and sewage lines underneath the RV since those hookups were on the opposite side—this seems to be the case for all sites. The campground is perfectly situated at the intersection of the Gunnison, Taylor, and East Rivers, making it ideal for fly fishing. They offer cabins, RV sites, and long-term housing options. There's a small store with basic items, beer, and merchandise, plus a fly shop in the same building. There's also a restaurant, though it was closed during our stay, and coin-operated laundry facilities. Overall, a great stay!

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 23, 2018

    Difficult Campground

    Views For Days!!!

    So much of Colorado is impressive, let me just start with that. I wanted to swing through Aspen to check out the John Denver Sanctuary before heading to Denver and found the Difficult Campground on a listing for the area.

    Like many campgrounds in Colorado, facilities are limited in fall and winter as they prepare for cold weather. The campground itself was no exception. CLOSED! I was so upset, however I stumbled upon a ranger in the area and he said I could stay if I parked and walked in from the entrance and would not have access to toilets.

    Seemed fair, backcountry style camping with some amenities like a fire ring and table. I thought Indeed it would be a winning experience!! Boy was a right!!

    The river flows alongside the campground and makes for such a relaxing sound throughout the evening. I saw several small animals as I hiked in, mostly squirrels, birds and a small fox.

    The tree coverage of the area cut the wind in the evening just enough. I had the campground to myself and it was one of the coolest feelings ever!

    There was no cell service at the campground.

    I had to bring in my own small firewood because they discourage you from foraging for fallen branches at the campgrounds typically. I have seen that during the regular season there is a small store that has firewood available near the entrance area.

    I look forward to getting back to this site during the summer season!!

    TIPS:

    • Bring your own firewood. While sometimes it is available in the area, you will want to bring your own just in case to make sure you are keeping it in the fire ring.

    • Check the website first. I was looking online at this campsite and discovered if they have weather related closings or fire bans they list them very vividly on their site which can be very helpful in helping you determine if you would like to stay here.

  • Mea H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 24, 2022

    Dakota Terraces Campground — Ridgway State Park

    Winter camping

    If 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.


Guide to Gunnison

Gunnison, Colorado, offers a fantastic selection of RV camping options, perfect for those looking to explore the stunning natural beauty of the area while enjoying modern amenities.

Some prices for RV Parks range from $8 to $50

  • The Gunnison KOA offers a range of accommodations, with prices reflecting the amenities available, including clean showers and laundry facilities.
  • At Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch, RV sites are available for around $50 per night, providing full hookups and easy access to outdoor activities.
  • For a budget-friendly option, Gunnison Lakeside Resort offers sites starting at $30, making it a great choice for families.

Most parks have electrical and sewer hookups

  • Tall Texan RV Park & Cabins features full hookups, including 50-amp service, ensuring a comfortable stay for RVers.
  • At Mesa RV Resort, guests can enjoy spacious sites with both sewer and water hookups, making it convenient for longer stays.
  • Three Rivers Resort & Outfitting provides full hookups for RVs, perfect for those looking to explore the nearby rivers and fishing spots.

RVers appreciate amenities like clean facilities and recreational activities

  • The Blue Mesa Outpost offers a range of amenities, including showers and a market, making it a convenient stop for travelers.
  • Gunnison Lakeside Resort is well-reviewed for its clean bathrooms and friendly staff, enhancing the overall camping experience.
  • Oasis RV Resort features a picnic area and easy access to local attractions, making it a great base for outdoor adventures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best RV parks in Gunnison, CO?

Gunnison offers several excellent RV parks to choose from. Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch provides both 30-amp and 50-amp full hookup sites, plus water and electric-only sites in a rustic creek-side area. The park features mini golf and is part of the Thousand Trails network. Another great option is Three Rivers Resort & Outfitting, which offers full hookups for RVs in a prime location. For those seeking additional options, Gunnison KOA and Oasis RV Resort provide well-maintained facilities with various amenities to enhance your RV camping experience.

Can you rent RVs in Gunnison, Colorado?

Yes, you can rent RVs in the Gunnison area, though options may be limited. While there aren't many dedicated RV rental companies directly in Gunnison, several regional outfitters serve the area. For those wanting to stay at established sites, Kebler Corner accommodates camper vans and RVs with strategically designed spots that include angled parking and landscaping for privacy. Some RV parks like Gunnison Lakeside Resort may offer on-site rental units. For the best selection and availability, consider booking well in advance, especially during peak summer months and holidays.

What amenities does Mountain Time RV Park in Gunnison offer?

Mountain Time RV Park & Cabins (formerly Tall Texan) offers a comprehensive range of amenities for RV campers. The park features both back-in sites and pull-through spots to accommodate different rigs. Families will appreciate the children's playground, while all guests benefit from on-site laundry facilities and clean bathrooms with showers. The park allows campfires and provides fire pits made from repurposed washer tubs with welded legs. The friendly, accessible staff enhances the overall experience, making Mountain Time a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the Gunnison area.