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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Hesperus, CO

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Several RV parks near Hesperus, Colorado provide full hookup services for motorhome travelers. Alpen Rose RV Park, located on Highway 550 north of Durango, operates from April through October with 100 sites featuring water, electric, and sewer hookups. Mesa Verde RV Resort in Mancos accommodates large rigs with 50-amp service, operating March through November. Westerly RV Park offers pull-through sites with full hookups but no restroom facilities, while Durango RV Park restricts campfires but provides 50-amp service for larger motorhomes. Sites throughout the region vary from spacious pull-throughs to tighter back-in spots with gravel pads. "The spots are wildly close together and small, but the bathroom/shower and laundry is very nice. Try to ask for a spot on the outer edge, much nicer."

RV parks in the Hesperus area frequently require advance reservations during summer and fall seasons. Access to some properties involves navigating mountain roads with moderate grades. Most RV parks in the region provide sanitary dump stations, with seven of the ten closest parks offering this essential service. Many parks maintain dog-friendly policies with designated pet areas. Travelers should note cell service varies throughout the region, particularly in more remote locations. During peak tourist periods from June through September, availability becomes limited at the more popular parks. Winter closures affect numerous facilities, with only a handful remaining open year-round. The proximity to Durango provides convenient access to propane refills, groceries and RV supplies when needed.

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Best RV Sites Near Hesperus, Colorado (169)

    1. Alpen Rose RV Park

    17 Reviews
    Durango, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 247-5540

    $65 - $1 / night

    "Its only aboht 15 minutes from the Durango train, which was awesome, and has nice ammenities, though the cafe and pool are closed now (oct)."

    "Park has great clean facilities. Lots of shade trees, pickle ball court. Huge dog run area out front."

    2. Westerly RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Durango, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 247-1275

    $42 - $54 / night

    "This is a simple campground, no bathrooms or showers, but they do have full laundry facilities. Westerly is a small 24 spot full hook up RV park on the north end of Durango Colorado."

    "The campsite was pretty basic but it was a short drive to purgatory ski resort and across the street from a hot springs resort."

    3. Mesa Verde RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 533-7421

    $43 / night

    "Located less than 1 mile from Mesa Verde National Park entrance, this campground has wonderful owners who understand the meaning of hospitality!"

    "This is a beautiful, maintained campground right outside of Mesa Verde National Park. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. The gentleman even escorted us to our site."

    4. Stoner RV Resort

    21 Reviews
    Dolores, CO
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 882-0120

    $30 - $60 / night

    "Large grassy area in the center for kids to play, pavilion with live music plus group fire pits to sit around in the large swing seating. Two small dog parks with seating and shade."

    "There was a fire pit, fire wood, bbq, table and chair swing at the camp spot."

    5. Durango Ranch RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Durango, CO
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 946-8924

    $69 - $82 / night

    "Beautiful country and Mountain View’s. Do not be mislead by Google. They show this as a hay field. It is much more. Large level sites, Good water pressure 30/50 amp service. Separate dog run."

    "Tanner and everyone we met at Durango Ranch RV Resort was simply top notch."

    6. Dolores River RV Resort by Rjourney

    15 Reviews
    Dolores, CO
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 829-5099

    "This campground was great - right next to the river and ponds."

    "This is a really pretty place with level sites. Full hookups. One end of the Campground has cabins, yurts, Prarie Schooner wagons, and triframe cabins. All along the gorgeous Dolores River."

    7. Priest Gulch Campground and RV Park Cabins and Lodge

    13 Reviews
    San Juan National Forest, CO
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 562-3810

    "There are only 4 tent sites and they are all wonderful; right next to the river! Bathroom/showers are very clean, but a bit of a walk from the tent sites."

    "Priest Gulch Campground is a privately owned campground/RV park. They have 98 RV sites with full hookups along with tent spaces and 8 cabins available for rent."

    8. The Views RV Park & Campground

    25 Reviews
    Dolores, CO
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 749-6489

    "Don’t let the dilapidated mobile home near the entrance scare you away. This place is super well maintained. Every site is well thought out and has great hookups."

    "I car camped here on my way back to Texas from Oregon as I wanted bathroom facilities and had hoped for a campfire. The grounds were really nice, and the owner was very friendly upon checking in."

    9. Durango RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Durango, CO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 247-5199

    10. Sundance RV Park

    12 Reviews
    Cortez, CO
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 565-0997

    "An oval with sites on both sides as you drive around. The pull through lots are in the middle, of course, and that's where we stayed. When we arrived, we were greeted nicely and directed to our site."

    "Gravel spaces (needed leveling) with some older trees that provided shade, a full hookup and picnic table."

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  • Mark The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2021

    Outback RV

    Small, laid back campground with full hookups

    This is a small campground, only 8 sites, outside of Cortez, CO with easy access to Mesa Verde National Park and to Cortez for supplies.  It is a gravel lot with each site being a pull through; big rig friendly (45'x75').  There are shared covered picnic tables.  Full hookups with 20/30/50 electric.  We had good AT&T cell coverage.  The property is surrounded by BLM land and close to Phil's World with bike trails.  It is centrally located for all of the areas attractions: Mesa Verde, Canyons of the Ancients, Hovenweep, Telluride, Durango (Durango to Silverton scenic train).  There are weekly and monthly rates which reduces the nightly rate.  The owner, Bill, was very nice and even stopped by with local brochures and maps.  We will definitely stop here again when out this way.

  • S
    May. 9, 2021

    Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park

    Great place to explore Mesa Verde National Park

    This is a good-sized campground consisting of several different one-way paved loops for access. Most of the sites are back in but there are some pull throughs. There are a mix of tent and RV camping sites. Flush toilet restrooms are available and there are showers and a laundry a few miles away where the café, store, and gas station are located. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring that can also be used for grilling. One section provides full hookups but most of the sites are for dry camping. There are several dump stations with fresh water available in the park. The information on the campground indicates 30 feet as the maximum size but some sites will accommodate rigs to 40 feet. Most of the sites are pretty level and are typically grass but a few have gravel. The area consists of small oak trees but only a few sites have shade. Our Verizon and AT&T hotspots did not work in the campground. Cell service was spotty and that was true through the national park. There is wifi in the campground that was pretty good most of the time. Good enough for email but not usually enough for streaming.

  • Robert G.
    May. 18, 2021

    Mancos State Park Campground

    Great small lake

    Mancos State Park has no-wake boating and is well-known for fishing, especially rainbow trout, a few brownies and yellow perch. There are 33 campsites on two sides of the lake, plus two all-season yurts. During the winter, it is a great place to use as a base for cross country skiing.

    It is near the La Plata range to the east, and Mesa Verde National Park to the southwest. Durango is about 45 minutes to the east, and the City of Cortez about 25 minutes to the west. Telluride ski resort is about a two-hour drive. Both Cortez and Durango are full-service cities, with multiple supermarkets, other chains, etc. The town of Mancos, about a 12-minute drive from the park, has a full-service sit-down restaurant/bakery, a natural foods store, other restaurants, a community grocery store, shops, modern library and other amenities.

    The park adjoins the San Juan National Forest, including multiple hiking trails, the Chicken Creek cross country ski area, the Sawtooth and Millwood trails, and other trails. The nearby forest (about a mile up the road) has dispersed camping as well as organized campgrounds accessible by a paved road.

    There also is a dude ranch next to the park, and the approximate 1-mile trail around the park takes hikers over some beautiful scenery. There are no corrals, but horses are allowed on specific trails.

    None of the campsites currently have water or electric hookups, but potable water is available at several connections on the east (main) side of the park. While there is no public WiFi, cell signals are strong.

  • Julia M.
    Nov. 10, 2020

    Oasis RV Resort and Cottages

    Nice site layout; Enjoyable stay! - THIS IS NOT KOA! NOW CALLED OASIS RV

    CUSTOMER SERVICE: Friendly staff; shuffled our stay around so we could extend and not relocate during the week. 

    WIFI/ CELL SERVICE: Camp wifi and speed seemed to work really well! I could use email and stream videos with no delay; however we used a hot spot for work calls to be more clear, but their wifi probably could have been fine to do so. 2 of 4 bars AT&T but calls came in fine throughout the entire park. 

    SITE: Pretty campground layout. Love the"S" curved pull thru sites. We had an"S" shaped site with nice privacy and ease of arriving and leaving because of design. The sites all seemed to be nicely spaced from one another and private even though you are nearby. There were some views and there were a few pretty fall trees and a vacant pasture to look at while sitting at the picnic table. A small creek flows along the edge of site 23. Full hookup; level site; heated water so didn't have to worry about pipes freezing during stay; fire pit; grill; full sun site; rock roads but well maintained and not too dusty; light road noise. I'm sure the sites closer to the highway are louder near the campground entrance; no bugs in October that we experienced. 

    OTHER: Nearby Walmart and shopping center. About 20 min drive from Historic Downtown; about 5 minutes from Anytime Fitness gym. Laundry room was small and they didn't clean our clothes very well, but it was kept clean.

  • B
    Jul. 2, 2021

    Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort

    Big rig friendly

    Great park for larger RV's we have a 40 ft toy hauler plus the added ramp patio plenty of room. Park is very clean and quiet plus pet friendly. Lots of large Ponderosa pine for shade and scenery

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 7, 2022

    La Mesa RV Park

    Does The Job

    We stayed here using Passport America discount on our way to Albuquerque. 

    The park is a very basic RV park in the town of Cortez. There is quite a bit of road noise as to be expected in a town. It seemed a bit rundown but not awful. There were some long time residents living there. 

    The guy (owner? manager?) who came out to meet us when we pulled in was very nice and gave us a lot of tips on things to do in the area. It is only 8 miles to Mesa Verde National Park so a great place to stay if you want to check that out. He gave us a list of other things in the area as well. Very knowledgable and friendly. 

    There was one washer and dryer for a laundry room that shuts down at night. There are dumpsters for garbage but no recycling. The sites are full hook ups with pull through and back in available and they can accommodate big rigs. Each site had a picnic table as well. Overall a convenient place to stay if you want to check out Mesa Verde or are just traveling through. 

    Good cell reception ATT and Verizon and the park offers Wifi.

  • Reuben
    Nov. 2, 2020

    Sundance RV Park

    Very nice and simple little park right in the middle of Cortez

    Neat and tidy and friendly. This park is in the middle of Cortez, so you literally drive through"historic downtown Cortez" to get there and pull into it right off the main street. That's a little unusual. The park itself is a simple layout; the typical racecourse layout. An oval with sites on both sides as you drive around. The pull through lots are in the middle, of course, and that's where we stayed. When we arrived, we were greeted nicely and directed to our site. Pulled right in, and all the hook ups were in reasonable spots, making our set up easy. We did have to use ONE block on our front passenger tire to keep from hanging by our jack, so I wouldn't say the site was 100% level. Enough room to easily park our rig(29' 3") and our tow vehicle, a Honda Fit. Everything worked fine: water, sewer, electric. Did not use the cable TV that was available, and never even tried the wi-fi. My cell signal was strong enough(middle of town) that I just used a hot spot for the little bit of Netflix streaming we did that evening. The campground is spartan but nice. My only gripes, really, are that the sites are quite close together, and it's near enough to the main street that you do hear some traffic at night. You don't forget you have neighbors. But we'd still recommend this spot.

  • S
    May. 16, 2021

    La Plata County Fairgrounds

    Bare minimums but good location

    This is a small area at the fairgrounds that has space for 6 RVs. All of the sites are back in with 30 amp power and a shared water connection. There are no sewer connections but there are several dump stations in town. There are no showers or restrooms. The sites are gravel and pretty level. Our Verizon and AT&T hotspots both worked well and cell service was good. There is what looks like a maintenance area behind the campground so there was traffic back and forth most of the day that kicked up some dust. It was also a bit noisy. The Durango to Silverton train runs right next to the fairgrounds and that can be a bit noisy too. The Animas River trail is within walking distance. There is also a town trolley service that will take you into the main part of town. The weekends can have events going on which could make it a bit tight to get in and out with your RV. Overall, this was an ok place for a few days but it is certainly nothing fancy. It was very affordable though.

  • B
    Jun. 25, 2021

    mcphee recreation complex

    Nice Campground in need of some love

    According to the campground host our site (16E) is one of the most desired sites.  The site has 30 amp electric service.  It is adjacent to flush toilets.  A few steps from the back of the site is a nice view of the reservoir.   The site offers ample space for a tent in addition to the back-in paved pad that accommodated our 32 ft truck/trailer combination.   A picnic table and fire ring is provided.  Numerous trees offer shade and privacy.  

    The roads and pads could use some maintenance.  At one time a nice dump station was provided but has since been abandoned.  We dumped at the Maverick's in Cortez.

Guide to Hesperus

RV campgrounds near Hesperus, Colorado generally operate between April and October, with varying service levels based on elevation and seasonal conditions. The area sits at approximately 7,000 feet elevation, with temperature fluctuations common even during summer months. Campers should prepare for cooler nights, with sites along the Dolores River offering water recreation options during warmer seasons.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Access multiple fishing spots at Dolores River RV Resort by Rjourney, where the property includes stocked ponds and river frontage. "Fishing was good. Floating the river with the family was a big hit," notes Jeff R., who spent five days at the resort.

Hot springs access: Located across from Durango Hot Springs, Westerly RV Park provides convenient access to thermal soaking. "This is a simple campground, no bathrooms or showers, but they do have full laundry facilities... across the street is the newly remodeled Durango Hot Springs," explains Todd G.

Mesa Verde exploration: Find accommodations less than a mile from the national park entrance at Mesa Verde RV Resort. "Located 1/2 mile east of the National Park entrance. Sites are roomy, property very clean and staff friendly," reports John H., highlighting the proximity advantage.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Visitors consistently mention excellent maintenance standards at Sundance RV Park. "Clean, clean, clean. Sites are nicely spaced and everything is immaculate. Gravel, level. Likely the cleanest bath house I've ever stayed in," reports Nicole T., emphasizing facility quality.

River sites: Tent campers particularly appreciate waterfront accommodations at Priest Gulch Campground and RV Park. "We are tent campers. There are only 4 tent sites and they are all wonderful; right next to the river! Bathroom/showers are very clean, but a bit of a walk from the tent sites," notes paul.

Spacious sites: Many RV parks offer more generous spacing than typical commercial parks. "This RV park was amazing! We usually stay in State parks and national campgrounds but this private RV park is the best of both worlds. Friendly staff, ample Laundry facilities, spacious sites (premium and above)," shares Rebeca H. about Alpen Rose RV Park.

What you should know

Pedestal conditions: Electrical service quality varies between parks. At Westerly RV Park, one reviewer cautions: "These people had pedestals with faulty wiring. Fried my $300 surge protector. Told me they couldn't move us to another site because they had several bad pedestals."

Limited tent options: Many parks primarily accommodate RVs with few designated tent sites. At Stoner RV Resort, tent campers receive special consideration: "We are the only tent campers and the camp host Scott had an entire tent camping package for us to use while here. It had everything you could need tent camping."

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