Best Campgrounds near Mancos, CO

Campgrounds around Mancos, Colorado range from established park facilities to primitive sites on public lands. The area includes Morefield Campground in Mesa Verde National Park, which accommodates tents, RVs, and cabin camping with amenities including drinking water and toilets. Dispersed camping options exist on BLM land near the Mesa Verde National Park boundary and along Madden Peak Road, where free primitive camping is available. Riverwood RV Resort and Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort provide more developed options with full hookups for RVs and cabin accommodations within easy reach of the town.

Mancos State Park Campground features 33 campsites positioned on both sides of a small lake, offering a no-wake boating environment popular for fishing rainbow trout and yellow perch. Most dispersed camping areas remain open year-round, while established campgrounds like Morefield operate seasonally from mid-April through October. Summer thunderstorms can create challenging conditions in July and August, particularly on dirt access roads to dispersed sites. Winter camping is possible at some locations but may require preparation for snow and subfreezing temperatures. According to one visitor, "Simple and clean facilities; hammock stand on my site was bonus. Quiet on a weeknight, I can see how it might have a much busier energy on summer weekends."

Proximity to Mesa Verde National Park represents a significant advantage for campers in this area, with several sites located within 10 miles of the park entrance. Riverwood RV Resort receives consistent praise for its maintenance and location, with one camper noting it's "only 1 1/2 hours from Telluride" and offers "paved road in campground along river, walking distance to town with cafe and bakery." The west side of Mancos State Park Campground is recommended by multiple reviewers for its spacious sites and quieter atmosphere compared to the east side. Cell service is generally available at developed campgrounds, though signal strength varies in more remote dispersed camping areas. Most primitive sites lack facilities but provide greater privacy and typically allow campfires when seasonal restrictions aren't in effect.

Best Camping Sites Near Mancos, Colorado (210)

    1. Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park

    103 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 449-2288

    "Good showers, some of the camp sites have decent WiFi connection, fairly quiet, and wildlife (deer and prairie dogs) in camp side. Toilets not the best, lots of wasps"

    "I'm not sure what the hook-up situation is for campers. We were able to enjoy cool evening walks; where we would often spot deer."

    2. Mesa Verde National Park Boundary (BLM Land)

    31 Reviews
    Mesa Verde National Park, CO
    7 miles

    "This is a good free spot near Mesa Verde, but if it is closed check out the many BLM spots on road 316 off the highway, barely West of Target Tree Campground slightly East of Mancos."

    "This is BLM Land outside of Mesa Verde National Park. Has quite a few different sites that are all free and have fairly easy access to."

    3. Madden Peak Road - Dispersed

    24 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    7 miles
    Website

    "Easy to access - right off the road between Mancos and Durango.

    Quite a few spots, good shade from the scrub oak."

    "We decided to drive further up the mountain, gaining some elevation but it was much more secluded."

    4. Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort

    20 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 533-7000

    "Great walks around the property and on nearby forest service roads make for a great outdoor experience. The large turf areas at the front of the campground are fantastic for children or groups."

    "Tucked away from the highway and far enough from any big city, you want nature and stars at night? This is the place! We backed up to a huge green field."

    5. Mancos State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 533-7065

    $20 - $90 / night

    "Mancos State Park is a convenient stop in SW Colorado just outside Mesa Verde NP. Dry campsites, some only small trailer or truck camper size. Plenty of room for tents in each site."

    "We spent several days at Mancos State Park and loved every minute there. The campsites are spread out and the campground itself was uncrowded even on a weekend in the summer."

    6. Ancient Cedars Mesa Verde RV Park

    20 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 565-3517

    "This rv park is right next to the entrance to mesa verde. It was a nice park and showers were included! There’s also a pool and mini golf if you’re interested in that."

    "Our back-side neighbors had to move their picnic table back in order to accommodate our driver-side slide (the distance between our extended slide and their trailer is about 8 feet."

    7. Riverwood RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    0 miles
    Website

    $40 / night

    "Very nice RV site in Mancos on the river. I was there first week of the season so pretty open. Good showers, bathrooms and office site. Brenda was very helpful"

    "We planned to use this location as central to Mesa Verde and Durango. However we lucked out in finding the perfect stop in Mancos. The park is very clean, well run and walkable to town."

    8. BLM across from Mesa Verde

    18 Reviews
    Mesa Verde National Park, CO
    7 miles
    Website

    "This is a good free spot near Mesa Verde, but if it is closed check out the many BLM spots on road 316 off the highway, barely West of Target Tree Campground slightly East of Mancos."

    "It is close to the highway and you can hear the traffic but it’s nothing too bad, in my opinion. The sites seem pretty well spaced out for a little bit of privacy."

    9. Target Tree Campground

    14 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    6 miles
    Website

    $24 / night

    "All kinds of activities are nearby. Spectacular Colorado mountains and scenery. Silverton and the Million Dollar Highway are nearby if you dare."

    "Pros: Really nice big camping spots, pit toilets not too far of a walk, firewood available from hosts, convenient location

    Cons: first come first served (I think some people missed out even this late"

    10. Chutes and Ladders Dipsersed

    16 Reviews
    Mesa Verde National Park, CO
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 882-7296

    "Close to Hwy 160, so easy to access. Campsite access road ok, rutted abit in some places from prior mud which has since dried."

    "We picked a site close to the entrance for medical reasons but did travel up the dirt road past site 13. Absolutely Beautiful. Sitting by the camp fire as we speak and just enjoying pure nature."

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Recent Reviews near Mancos, CO

1275 Reviews of 210 Mancos Campgrounds


  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping

    Easy location

    We were able to find this spot easily off the road. Spots are very spread out and not a lot of them that we passed but there’s a couple literally on the road that we stayed at

  • Julie F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Haviland Lake Campground

    Quiet and private spots, some with lake view

    Right off the main road, lots of spots to choose from. Most were « first come first serve » for us. Bring cash to pay the fee. The winter rate (starting Oct) is $30. Spots are level and spacious and lots of trees to add privacy. Not too much to do but perfect for relaxing.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Junction Creek Campground

    Excellent Campground! 10/10

    One of the nicest BLM campgrounds I have stayed in. Spacious sites, super clean vault toilets, and even has electrical hookups, which is partially why I decided to stay here since I needed to top off my batteries. T electrical was shut off due to the government shut down, but was still the same price, so that sucks, but that’s not the fault of the host. Still an excellent campground.

  • Ken B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Missionary Ridge Road

    Missionary Ridge Road

    The road up is fine for 2wd but holy crap it’s twisty! I have a full size pu and you definitely wouldn’t want to take anything bigger. We grabbed the second site up so not sure what’s beyond. 1-3 bars for Verizon.

  • andrew The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Durango RV Resort

    Clean and easy, Really Liked It

    We ended up in a huge site in the outside edge of campground so no one on either side. The Traffic noise is a little loud but the site size and views make up for it. The entire grounds feel spacious which is not true for a lot of parks. This park is designed for the customer, not the business. Has a really nice playground, putt putt and pickle ball courts. Laundry room was fine. A few machines out of order but it dies the job. It is really nice and I would stay again.

  • andrew The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2025

    Sundance RV Park

    Super Nice

    The park is very clean, well maintained and quiet. The pull through we had was very wide. Laundry and bath house super clean and nice. Very nice dog park area. Really enjoyed it. Only issue was we arrived at 1230 so they charge me an early arrival fee of $5.00. It’s not about the five bucks, just the thought about 30 minutes. Oh well, I would stay again but make sure I show up at 1pm 😊u

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2025

    Bay City Campground

    Perfect for what I needed

    The road starts our residential and then eventually becomes unpaved but quite nice. I’m in a Corolla and had no problems. I was surprised that I was able to roll up at dusk and get a spot no problem - there seem to have a handful of pullouts here (with fire rings!). Maybe because it was mid week after elk season closed. The creek adds lovely background noise. Service is good enough you can text your family you made it without issue, but photos will be slow to send (Verizon).

  • Bruce L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Fossett Gulch Rd Dispersed

    My kind of disperse camping

    Camped in a pull over on the forest Road about a mile up from the suggested disperse camping spot. Loved it


Guide to Mancos

Camping near Mancos, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a place to explore the great outdoors, there are plenty of options to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore Mesa Verde National Park: Just a short drive from Mancos, this park is famous for its ancient cliff dwellings. One camper mentioned, “Beautiful campsite, three mule deer strolled through, munching their dinner as we cooked ours” at Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park.
  • Hiking and Biking: The area has numerous trails for hiking and biking. A visitor at Junction Creek Campground noted, “The campsites are well spaced apart with a variety of sizes for just about anyone.”
  • Fishing and Boating: Mancos State Park offers opportunities for fishing and boating. One reviewer said, “The lake is pretty dried up but if you are just traveling thru and need a good spot for a night or two to rest this isn’t a bad location” at Mancos State Park Campground.

What campers like:

  • Wildlife Viewing: Many campers enjoy spotting wildlife. A camper at Morefield Campground shared, “Good showers, some of the camp sites have decent WiFi connection, fairly quiet, and wildlife (deer and prairie dogs) in camp side.”
  • Clean Facilities: Clean restrooms and showers are a big plus. A visitor at Stoner RV Resort remarked, “The park is clean and well maintained. Lots of grassy areas for kids and dogs.”
  • Friendly Hosts: Campers appreciate the welcoming atmosphere. One reviewer at Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort said, “The staff, the camp site, the bathrooms and showers and the location. The campground is so well done and maintained.”

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Junction Creek Campground, do not have showers. A camper noted, “Restrooms were well maintained vault toilets. No showers anywhere in campground.”
  • Cell Service: Expect limited cell service in many areas. A visitor at Morefield Campground mentioned, “Absolutely zero cell service whatsoever.”
  • Bumpy Roads: Accessing some campgrounds can involve rough roads. A camper at Madden Peak Road - Dispersed said, “The road is bumpy, but not horrible.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities for kids. A reviewer at Oasis RV Resort and Cottages mentioned, “The campground is clean, quiet, gorgeous, it is close to the highway though, we had a gorgeous spot with a view.”
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor toys. One camper at Stoner RV Resort noted, “Lots of toys for the kids and adults to play with.”
  • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for hikes and outings. A visitor at Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort appreciated the “great restaurant” on-site for meals.

Tips from RVers:

  • Book Early: Popular spots fill up fast. A camper at Junction Creek Campground advised, “I would recommend booking at least a month out.”
  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at The Views RV Park & Campground said, “Every site is well thought out and has great hookups.”
  • Be Prepared for Weather: Bring layers as temperatures can change quickly. A visitor at Mancos State Park Campground mentioned, “I can see how it might have a much busier energy on summer weekends.”

Camping near Mancos, Colorado, is a great way to enjoy nature and create lasting memories. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Mancos, CO?

According to TheDyrt.com, Mancos, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 210 campgrounds and RV parks near Mancos, CO and 74 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Mancos, CO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mancos, CO is Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park with a 4.3-star rating from 103 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mancos, CO?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 74 free dispersed camping spots near Mancos, CO.

What parks are near Mancos, CO?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Mancos, CO that allow camping, notably Mesa Verde National Park and San Juan National Forest.