Best Tent Camping near Gunnison, CO

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Gunnison, CO is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Gunnison is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Gunnison camping trip.

Best Tent Sites Near Gunnison, Colorado (60)

    1. Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch

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

    $30 / night

    "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."

    "It is a great place to explore from into the many surrounding popular locations."

    2. Campfire Ranch on the Taylor

    4 Reviews
    Almont, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (833) 226-7227

    $70 / night

    "This is a tent only site but it was great.  There is a host on-site who is very helpful.  The restrooms are very clean.  The tent sites are great and there is unlimited firewood. "

    "I had the pleasure of going with a group of 8 and we had 1 site and become good friends with our neighbors by the end of it."

    3. Turtle Rock Boat-in Campsite

    1 Review
    Curecanti National Recreation Area, CO
    15 miles
    Website

    "There are plenty of sites, but sometimes guiding companies stake out several for their clients which is kind of annoying."

    4. Granite Tent Campground

    1 Review
    Almont, CO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 874-6600

    "Nice camping area for tents near the river. Close to the highway"

    5. Red Creek Campground

    2 Reviews
    Curecanti National Recreation Area, CO
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 641-2337

    "Site has a picnic table and there was an outhouse i did not go into. Very quiet, but i got lucky with being the only person looking at this site the night i stayed"

    7. Gunnison National Forest Pitkin Campground

    2 Reviews
    Pitkin, CO
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 641-0471

    "Its proximity to Pitkin was ideal. We would stay here again. Well worth stopping in."

    8. Portal Campground

    27 Reviews
    Aspen, CO
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 925-3445

    "We stayed here for most of our camping trip to Colorado and loved it! It's easily the most beautiful campground we've stayed at. There's only ~5 sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring."

    "This was a stunning campground tucked away high up in the mountains on Independence pass."

    10. Road 240 - Dispersed

    10 Reviews
    Monarch, CO
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 539-3591

    "This spot is one of the best kept secrets for dispersed camping in Colorado. The road has plenty of camping spots all the way up to the lake. Most spots are wooded and offer plenty of shade."

    "There are a few tent camping spots at the bottom right before you cross the bridge."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Gunnison, CO

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Guide to Gunnison

Gunnison, Colorado, offers a fantastic backdrop for tent camping enthusiasts, with stunning landscapes and a variety of campgrounds that cater to different needs and preferences.

Local Activities for Tent Campers

  • Enjoy unlimited firewood and clean facilities at Campfire Ranch on the Taylor, perfect for a cozy evening under the stars.
  • Explore the scenic beauty of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, just a short drive from Campfire Ranch on the Taylor, where you can hike and take in breathtaking views.
  • Experience the tranquility of the nearby Taylor Lake, ideal for boating and fishing, accessible from Campfire Ranch on the Taylor.

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Gunnison, CO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Gunnison, CO is Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch with a 4.7-star rating from 11 reviews.

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