Best RV Parks near Gunnison, CO
Looking for the best options for RV camping near Gunnison? Finding a place to camp in Colorado with your RV has never been easier. These scenic and easy-to-reach Gunnison campsites are perfect for RV campers.
Best RV Sites Near Gunnison, CO (201)
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Tall Texan RV Park & Cabins
Gunnison, Colorado12 Reviews79 Photos61 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch
Gunnison, Colorado5 Reviews12 Photos49 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
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Gunnison Lakeside Resort
Gunnison, Colorado4 Reviews5 Photos20 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Elk Creek Campground
Powderhorn, Colorado30 Reviews74 Photos267 SavesOverview
Elk Creek Campground is on the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir. The lake is Colorado's largest body of water with 96 miles of shoreline and the largest Kokanee Salmon fishery in the United States. Elk Creek Campground is located off of US HWY 50 -15 miles west of Gunnison Co. at Mile Marker 142. The campground is part of the Curecanti National Recreation Area, which was named after a Ute Indian chief of the mid-19th century.__ The Elk Creek area is a hub for water based activities year round.
Recreation
Anglers delight in catching salmon and rainbow trout, while water sports fans find excitement in windsurfing and water skiing. Swimming is permitted throughout the 20-mile long reservoir and birders can find bald eagles here year round.
Facilities
Anglers delight in catching salmon and rainbow trout, while water sports fans find excitement in windsurfing and water skiing. Swimming is permitted throughout the 20-mile long reservoir and birders can find bald eagles here year round.
Natural Features
At an altitude of 7,540 feet, Elk Creek is surrounded by a vast expanse of sagebrush. Trees are minimal because the reservoir gets less than 12 inches of rain a year. Curecanti National Recreation Area is sandwiched between the towns of Montrose and Gunnison, Colorado. It spans three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River. These include the Crystal Reservoir, Morrow Point Reservoir and Blue Mesa.
Nearby Attractions
Visit the Cimarron Rail Exhibit to see railcars and the last remaining railroad trestle on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison route.
Charges & Cancellations
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$34 / night
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Oasis RV Resort
Gunnison, Colorado1 Review4 PhotosOur Vacation Cottages at Gunnison Lakeside Oasis vary in sizes and sleeping capacities.
A two nights minimum stay applies to all.
Pricing starts at $109/night
All of our cottages / cabins are equipped with restroom facilities, including a shower.
From a two bedroom cottage to 12x12 and 12x16 cottages with and without covered porches all the way to a 1960 Retro Trailer await you close to the shores of Colorado's largest body of water, the Blue Mesa Reservoir!
- Pets
- Reservable
- Market
- Picnic Table
- WiFi
- Showers
$59 - $79 / night
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Monarch Spur RV Park & Campground
Monarch, Colorado5 Reviews11 Photos42 SavesUNDER NEW OWNERSHIP!!! Over 90 5-Star Google Reviews Since Reopening!!! Nestled in a small valley in the San Isabel National Forest along the south fork of the Arkansas River, Monarch Spur RV Park and Campground is at 8,620 feet above sea level – literally in the Heart of the Rockies.
Our friendly staff is ready to do everything to make your stay as fun-filled and comfortable as possible. We offer free Wi-Fi access, clean laundry and shower facilities, and a camp store with last-minute supplies and snacks. Our RV guests can enjoy 60-foot+, pull-thru sites with full hook-ups, including 20, 30 and 50 amps of power. We have tent campsites with the south fork of the Arkansas river close by. We have fully furnished cabins and travel trailers for rent.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$40 - $60 / night
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Tomichi Creek Trading Post
Sargents, Colorado1 Review4 Photos5 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- RVs
- Tents
- Market
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Black Canyon RV Park & Campground
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests, Colorado2 Reviews6 Photos9 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
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Elkhorn RV Resort
Lake City, Colorado3 Reviews8 Photos22 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
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Wilderness Expeditions RV Park
Salida, Colorado5 Reviews5 Photos34 SavesTent camping is permitted, but not in RV sites due to damage to underground irrigation.
ALL VEHICLES MUST DISPLAY CORRECT CAMP REGISTRATION TAGS WHILE ON THE PREMISES. Sorry,thereisnoswimmingintheponds,andwedonothaveaswimmingpool Wi-Fi is provided (no streaming)
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$40 - $50 / night
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Recent RV Reviews In Gunnison
1118 Reviews of 201 Gunnison Campgrounds
Collegiate Peaks
Out there but not too far
Went with the family and had a great time. We got a site because of a cancellation and, unfortunately it was next to the bathroom. Didn't bother us though. It was our first trip using our new popup and it was def a learning experience. That all being said we were able to hit up Mount Princeton hot springs AND visit the St. Elmo ghost town. By the end of the trip the kids were begging to go back asap.
Elk Creek Campground
Clean and maintained
Has both tent and rv sites and facilities were very well taken carry of and clean.
Cottonwood Lake Dispersed Camping
More than 5 stars!
We got a spot with amazing views just past Cottonwood Lake campground. It’s awesome here. There is a creek full of Brook Trout right across the street.
Mesa RV Resort
Pretty
Very nice campground with mature trees. Nice bathrooms. Lots of sites. Good location.
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.
White Star
Great Central Location
I’ve always thought Twin Lakes was the perfect middle ground to do a lot of different activities over a few days.
The spots here were easy and felt like a regular campsite. Not too much coverage next to each site, but enough space where it doesn’t bother you.
South Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Convenient location and simple site
I got in on a Wednesday around noon and was able to get one of the first come first serve spots in the C loop. Some are a little more secluded then others, but quite a few didn’t seem to have good shade. Fire pits, picnic table, and bear box in every site. There was a fun campground program that night that lasted about 40 minutes and around 30-35 people were there.
Beautiful 1 mile hike to the visitor center. Super convenient if you’re planning to do anything inner canyon
Washington Gulch Dispersed 2
Nice sites and views
I camped for 2 nights a few days apart in different sites. The first one was WG30 and it had an amazing view. I forgot to take note of the second one, but it was a little bit more down the road. Fire pits here which is nice. There’s a few spaces in the wide open and some nestled into some trees.
Both nights that I stayed here there was a site that had a tent and table, but no one came back that night. Tuesday night and Friday night and nothing had changed. Kind of a bummer when someone snags a nice spot like that and isn’t there for multiple days.
Hendricks Flat
Beautiful little spot
My friend and I are roadtripping around a couple states and found this cute little camp site!! There is no running water or toilets but we didn’t mind :)) absolutely gorgeous place!
Lakeview Campground
Beautiful quiet campground
Spaces are large and well maintained. Views vary with the spots but all are peaceful. There
Shavano Mountain
Amazing vistas
Amazing vistas! Big private sites. Tough road that gets progressively technical as you go farther up towards trail head.
Elk Ridge Campground — Ridgway State Park
Ok for over night stop
Mid week after Labor Day. Site d92. Quiet. Flush restrooms are clean. Water spigots close. Power in site. Close to 550 for easy stop. However sites are small and close together. Somewhat level paved driveway. But site is terraced into the hill. 1 bar lte for T mobile If you were here for the lake it would rate higher.
Kebler Corner
Hidden Gem
We stayed here Thursday through Monday over Labor Day Weekend. It is in an absolutely beautiful spot and the campground is kept immaculately. It is right on the river so my husband was happy to be able to fish right behind our RV. We stayed in#33 which is on the end so we had more privacy and room. It was a concrete pad so easy to level and fire pits were great. They have everything you could think of-ninja lines, playset, zip line, hammocks, jenga, frisbee golf, etc. There were tons of kids that had a huge time. Mine loved it! There is a trail to hike up to a beautiful meadow. They have a general store/liquor store on site with a really good selection of items. We were able to make a short drive to Black Canyon National Park as well as some really nice local produce stops. The town of Hotchkiss is 15 mins away and has propane/restaurants/etc. Highly recommend staying here.
Twin Lakes - Dispersed Camping
Party town
Too much partying and loud music until midnight-1am.... Campsites are nice though.
Weller Campground
Not bad for what it is
I couldn’t get into a campground closer to Aspen as I left, so when this appeared I took it.
There are 11 sites and only three of us were there, so it didn’t feel crowded at all.
All the sites are tucked in among the aspens on a hillside. Bear boxes & fire pits. There’s a hand water pump for water, and there I one privy with two pit toilets. No campground host.
When I had earlier checked online for spots at nearby camping literally nothing was available. So I was happy to get this one.
Would I stop here again? Absolutely. Would I make this a destination? Not really.
Kebler Pass Designated Dispersed
Gorgeous views above lake Irwin
Beautiful spot and clean! just really cold at night.
Twin Lakes View Dispersed
Beautiful
Went and stayed for a few day, it was beautiful! I would definitely go again there were plenty of camps sites
Twin Lakes Dispersed
Very busy but nice if you find a spot
It was mildly off roady getting to the camping area. It seems you can just pull off into the areas that are worn down to camp. People were cramped and close to each other for this campground! Didn’t see any toilets but there are good hikes right nearby.
Lost Lake Campground
Beautiful and peaceful
This is a great campground - the lake is beautiful and there are several trails that leave from here. Friendly hosts and clean / well maintained! We arrived midday on a Saturday in late August and there were still several open sites, plus there are a handful of dispersed sites along the road in which were all empty.
Lake View Dispersed Campsite
Beautiful camping near some great hiking
This was our first camping trip ever, after 26 years of hiking in Colorado!
We had a family across the road, but they were quiet. It was so peaceful and beautiful. Mosquitos were annoying but we controlled them with a Thermacell.
So nice to just get up and have breakfast and hike. We can't wait to get back out again.
Twin Lakes Dispersed
Nice, spacious, close to lake
We got here yesterday. The roads weren't too too bad to get here. Definitely drove really slow. Have a Honda HRV and did fine. There are a TON of spots, some of them not accessable with cars but there definitely are a lot that are. I have noticed quite a bit of trash when I go to the bathroom in the back areas. It's gross and wish people would pack out their TP. Have had at least 2 neighbors the entire time but it wasn't bad. Other people are at further away sites so it is busy. Overall sites are roomy, clean and comfortable.
Washington Gulch Dispersed Camping
Best view in all the US
I will say that views of creste butte rival any spots I have camped at in Az, Montana, Utah or Wyoming. I would rate this place is 1 of the best camping views in all of the US that you can get your car too.
Mt Elbert Forebay Dispersed
Great dispersed spots
Great sites if you head past the forebay a bit. Found a cool site at the end of the road with plenty of room to run around. Was pretty busy two separate weekends in July but well worth it
Dark Canyon Trailhead (Dispersed)
Not Dispersed
Not an actual site. Pin took me to a feild with horse/cows (pics attached for cuteness). The actual site is in the campground on Google Maps, but IT ISNT ALLOWED!!!
VERY CLEARLY SIGNED CAMPING IN CAMPGROUND SITES ONLY!!!
There is a small fire ring by the trailhead, as description says, but the signs on the road are VERY clear. Also lots of rangers patrolling, so don't risk it!!
So, unless you wanna pay a RIDICULOUS fee for a night, not worth it at all. Would've given it one mark, but figured someone later might find a touch of value.
Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch
Clean, Busy, Tight, Well Maintained
I stayed here throughout the summer in 2024. It is a great place to explore from into the many surrounding popular locations. Gunnison is 25 minutes out, Crested Butte an hour, Ouray, Silverton, Lake City, Arkansas River Wilderness all an hour to 90 minutes away. Many hiking trails in the National Forrest's are just a few minutes away. World Class fishing in the Gunnison River as well as Blue Mesa Reservoir. These are a few of the Pro's of this Thousand Trails Campground. The back in sites are fairly level. Some need a wedge level to bring your rig closer to level. Class A's have no issues backing into spots. 50-30-15 Amp, Sewer and Water at the majority of the spots. I stayed in the upper section and had no problem getting a reservation, even on busier weekends.
The dig is that you will be backed up and beside other campers. By this, I mean their rigs will be within 20 feet of you. Sipping coffee, you will be able to have a conversation in a low voice with your camping neighbors. Not a big deal for me, I am a friendly and generous neighbor. Heck, I even share the fish I catch with those that do not have a Kayak or fishing gear. There is no Cellular service at this Campground. They have Wi-Fi, but I cannot attest to its strength or reliability; I use Starlink. They have Laundry at $2 a load for wash and $2 a load for dry. A small swimming pool that closes at 8. Bathrooms with showers that are cleaned daily. A nice paved road throughout.
I use this Campground to explore and enjoy hiking, fishing and 4WD into remote areas near hear. I can stay 21 days, out 7 and right back for another 21 if I desire. I disperse camp and come back to do laundry, rinse tanks, resupply fresh water tank. Gunnison has a Safeway, Local Grocery and Walmart. The Walmart is not a super store and has very little in the way of groceries. Local Grocers and Safeway are your better choice for food.
Montrose is an hour away. However, Hwy 50 is down to one lane once in the morning and once in the evening due to bridge repairs. You cannot pull a trailer across the bridge at any times. Towing, you are required to use County Road 26 detour. It also has a pilot car guide and at only a few times a day. It is almost 2 hour detour. Check with Colorado Dept. Transportation for info.
Elk Creek Campground
Easy Access
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. You are in close proximity to other campers as is usual in a BLM or NFS campground. Not an issue really. There is a rodent issue at the camp. Use cotton balls soaked in mint oil under the hood of vehicles to deter from wires being chewed. Do not feed or leave food out. I had several chipmunks crawl up on me sitting in my camp chair. The night sky is awesome. Several hiking trails near to enjoy as well as off road exploring in the surrounding National Forest. Fly fishing in the Gunnison as well as great fishing and swimming in Blue Mesa Reservoir is a short walk or drive. The Village of Gunnison is 30 minutes away, Crested Butte an hour.
Twin Peaks Dispersed Campground- Colorado
Colorado favorite!
Twin Lakes, outside of Leadville, is one of my go to spots within a few hours of Lone Tree (Denver). While not true Alpine Lakes, the twins have crisp, clear water great for fishing, kayaking, Paddleboarding, and, if you’re brave enough, swimming! Even better, visit and walk into the old Interlocken Hotel down a short hike along the lakes, following either the Continental Divide Trail or the Colorado Trail.
Guide to Gunnison
Camping near Gunnison, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning views, outdoor activities, and unique experiences. Whether you're into fishing, hiking, or just soaking in the beauty of nature, there’s something for everyone.
What to do
- Fishing: The area is known for great fishing spots. At Elk Creek Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "Fly fishing in the Gunnison as well as great fishing and swimming in Blue Mesa Reservoir is a short walk or drive."
- Hiking: There are several trails nearby. A camper at Gunnison National Forest Lake Irwin Campground shared, "Highly recommend the Scarp Ridge Trail for anyone looking for a breathtakingly beautiful hike."
- Boating: Rent a pontoon at the marina near Elk Creek Campground for a fun day on the water. One visitor said, "We also rented a pontoon at the marina that’s right next to this campground and spent a day on the water."
What campers like
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms. A reviewer at Lottis Creek Campground noted, "Kathy our camp host is friendly and keeps everything clean and pit toilets smelling fresh."
- Scenic views: Many campgrounds boast beautiful landscapes. One camper at Buffalo Pass Campground said, "It was absolutely gorgeous but I had no service with AT&T in the camp."
- Wildlife sightings: Campers enjoy the chance to see wildlife. A visitor at Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area mentioned, "We saw moose in the afternoon into evening."
What you should know
- Rodent issues: Some campgrounds have a rodent problem. A camper at Elk Creek Campground warned, "The main issue here is this place has a serious rodent issue."
- Windy conditions: Be prepared for windy days. A visitor at Washington Gulch Dispersed Camping mentioned, "Seems like it gets windy every day from 12pm to 6pm like clockwork."
- Limited amenities: Some campgrounds lack certain facilities. A reviewer at Gunnison KOA pointed out, "The men’s bathroom had a couple of issues, but they got those fixed pretty quickly."
Tips for camping with families
- Bring layers: The temperature can drop at night. One camper at Lake Irwin Campground advised, "Just bring layers and a good sleeping bag."
- Check for activities: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. A visitor at Tall Texan RV Park & Cabins mentioned, "There is a playground for the kids, a decent camp store, and a game room with old school arcade games."
- Wildlife safety: Educate kids about wildlife safety. A camper at Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area shared, "We even had a bear visit our tent."
Tips from RVers
- Check for electric hookups: Some campgrounds offer electric sites. A reviewer at Lottis Creek Campground noted, "The site was pretty flat and a nice size to allow for the camper."
- Arrive early: Popular spots fill up fast. A camper at Hartman Rocks Recreation Area said, "Make sure to get there early as the area often fills up before sunset."
- Be prepared for rough roads: Some campgrounds have unpaved access. A visitor at Slate River Road warned, "Only try if you have a 4x4. Very narrow and steep downhill climb."
Camping near Gunnison, Colorado, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With a little preparation and knowledge, you can have a memorable experience in this beautiful area.
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