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Mancos State Park Campground features upscale yurts with electricity and refrigerators for glamping enthusiasts seeking comfort in the Colorado wilderness. These fully-furnished canvas structures provide a perfect balance of rustic charm and modern convenience just minutes from Mesa Verde National Park. "Yurt rocks! Electricity and a fridge, clean when we arrived, code worked, great stars and quiet campground," noted one visitor about their glamping experience. Mesa Verde RV Resort also offers premium glamping accommodations with access to hot tubs, a swimming pool, and manicured grounds, creating a luxury camping atmosphere without sacrificing the outdoor experience. Both locations provide comfortable bedding, climate-controlled environments, and proximity to natural attractions, making them ideal for travelers seeking an elevated camping experience.
The glamping options near Mancos position visitors perfectly for exploring the region's natural and cultural attractions. Located less than a mile from Mesa Verde National Park's entrance, these eco-friendly glamping sites offer convenient access to ancient cliff dwellings and archaeological wonders. On-site amenities include a playground, mini-golf course, and nearby horseback riding opportunities at adjacent properties. "DEFINITELY recommend this resort! It's the perfect place to pull your RV, especially if teetering it along the edge of a really gnarly cliff isn't your cup of tea. There's a pool, and hot tub, mini golf, a little store, and PONIES next door!" shared one enthusiastic guest. The canvas tent camping experience at Mancos State Park benefits from easy access to the reservoir for fishing and paddleboarding, while trails around the property showcase stunning mountain views and opportunities for wildlife viewing.
"I don’t have the site number anymore (assigned at check in) but we were in the Zuni loop near the bathrooms."
"In the tent loop we stayed in (Navajo) there's a variation of how the sites are set up."
"Staff are friendly and helpful. Park is very clean. You are about 2 to 3 miles from Manco."
"Electricity and a fridge, clean when we arrived, code worked, great stars and quiet campground. Fairly clean bathrooms. Slept on our own cots. Fire rings above ground."
from $20 - $90 / night
Check Availability"Located less than 1 mile from Mesa Verde National Park entrance, this campground has wonderful owners who understand the meaning of hospitality!"
"Friendly staff welcomed us at check in (and graciously gave me my Amazon packages I had waiting for us). Smaller park with sites decently spaced for an RV park. Clean facilities."
from $43 / night
Check Availability"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"
"Sparkling clean bathrooms. Road noise but it’s not so bad at night. Great camp host. Firewood and water. Lots of hiking nearby."
from $24 / night
Check Availability"The office staff was extremely friendly and eager to tell us all about the park. They even had Easter candy and eggs in the office and outside the door for the kiddos."
"The Cortex/Mesa Verde KOA in Cortez, Colorado, was the best campground we stayed at (out of 10) on our #9parks12days road trip in June 2016."
"This campground was great - right next to the river and ponds."
"The cleanest showers I’ve ever encountered whilst camping and the bathrooms were HEATED! After a couple days of Colorado BLM pit toilets, I felt like I was glamping."
"Showers, bathrooms, ice, strong wifi, a kitchen, and a very fun communal patio space. Come here if you’re camping near Mesa Verde and want to meet other travelers!"
"We stayed at this campground for 7 nights at the full hookup 'Star Pad,’ which is a very large concrete pad with a grill and picnic table."
from $35 - $99 / night
Check Availability"Bathrooms are cleaner than mine at home. Laundry Facilities nice. Great community outdoor kitchen area. Glamping tents looked nice and positioned for fantastic views."
"We stayed in the “primitive” glamping tent, and were completely thrilled. The bed was comfy, the tent kept us dry during storms, and we had room to entertain our friends."
"It was very woodsy, and secluded! It was quiet a hike up and down a hill to go to the bathrooms. I loveeee that they have a dog park!"
"Several cabins, bathrooms & showers also available, but closed our week (scary virus). Nice, clean, non-heated pool was a plus. Friendly, helpful campsite hosts."
"It's perfect to pitch a tent or of dust, mud or rocks. Their bathrooms and showers are clean and welcome after a long day of riding. We had the train come through just feet from where we camped."
"We stopped to get out of the heat wave and visit durango. Full Hookups, emptied and reloaded water tanks, did laundry, swimming pool, great showers, 1/4 mi to the park for river accees for tubing."
from $45 - $70 / night
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RangerLovely Campground! Scenic views and very clean park! Bathrooms are cleaner than mine at home. Laundry Facilities nice. Great community outdoor kitchen area. Glamping tents looked nice and positioned for fantastic views. Owners were very nice and Bentley the cat was a friendly mascot! Great sleeping here!
ScoutWe stayed in the “primitive” glamping tent, and were completely thrilled. The bed was comfy, the tent kept us dry during storms, and we had room to entertain our friends. We cooked out in the pavilion twice, used the laundry room and showers, and all were great. Best of all, Matt & team were so kind and accommodating. We wouldn’t have left if we didn’t have to, and we can’t wait to visit again!
GuideThis park is very well-kept and the views are amazing. Most sites are huge (center sites alittle close together) and they offer full hookup, pull thru, and back-in sites. There are trees for shade. Owners are onsite and extremely friendly and professional. There are modern, private restrooms with shower, toilet, and sink as well as a larger restroom with multiple stalls and private showers. There is a beautiful covered pavillion with great views, gas grills, gas fire pit, and picnic table that is available for anyone to use. They have glamping tents, laundry, and propane onsite. Tons to do nearby including the reservoir, Mesa Verde, and much more. Delores (10 min) is a smaller town with nice dining and shops. Cortez (15 min) has all modern amenities including Walmart, chain stores, and grocery. Park is very quiet and friendly. Nearby gas and diesel available. Beautiful and top notch...they even rake the gravel sites between guests! Highly recommend! Our favorite campground to date!
GuideAccess roads in campground are dirt and a little narrow. Sites are wooded with gravel surface. Pit toilets that are well maintained. Staff are friendly and helpful. Park is very clean. You are about 2 to 3 miles from Manco.
GuideVery nice RV / Cabin / Tent resort in Durango, CO. Full service, laundry facilities, pickleball court, grills in the public area, pool during summer months. We chose a mountain view site, which does have lovely views, but the reason for the review title is it is directly above the freeway and we needed earplugs for the traffic noise. Amending to note it is a very well-maintained RV=tent/cabin park, clean restrooms, clearly marked laundry, friendly staff.
GuideSo quiet and the views are spectacular. The owner was friendly, helpful and so welcoming. The entire park is beautiful. They have wonderful community areas, bathroom, laundry and fire pit. The walking trail offers a great peek over the surrounding hill. I could honestly stay forever! They offer free WiFi and firewood at the communal site. Clean bathrooms and laundry room.
LegendI'm going to start off with this isn't our kind of camping but if you love amenities when you camp, this is the place to be. We arrived early in the morning (wasn't even sure we would be able to check in) but they they said we could get checked in and told us where the other members of our party were at in the park. The office staff was extremely friendly and eager to tell us all about the park. They even had Easter candy and eggs in the office and outside the door for the kiddos. They directed us to our site which was located just behind the teepees. The site was small but it had electricity and a water spicket right behind it. The site was all gravel, even the tent pad but there was a lovely patch of grass behind us that we were directed to put nothing on.
Some of the amenities: There were heated bathrooms with flush toilets, running water sinks and showers. Music played in the bathroom 24/7. There were laundry facilities as well and on the side of the building a dish washing station. You could wash your dishes in a sink with hot water! There's a pool (it wasn't open yet) and for a short little walk, a 3 acre dog park. It was so nice for our dogs to get out and run. Beyond that was a trail that went around a lake and on the other side was a playground, much nicer then the campgrounds which seems a bit outdated. The park wasn't very clean though. There were also several geocaches with in walking distance of the campground.
Shortly after we arrived and checked out the dog park, we began prepping and smoking our spiral ham. It was Easter weekend after all, what better then Easter dinner. Shortly after we put some beans in a dutch oven and smoked those as well. Everyone sat and ate a nice Easter dinner (we all came together from three sites). Shortly after we had our first of three egg hunts in the overflow area of the campground. There weren't any campers down there so the kids had plenty of space to hunt and run. The campground in general wasn't very full, it is still early. We followed up our first egg hunt with birthday celebrations for our youngest who turned 5! Cake and gifts and family. We waited for dark and then had our second Easter egg hunt with glow stick eggs! Shortly after everyone retired and it got cold at night. It had to have been in the 30's. There was a lot of light in the campground. Everytime I peered out of my sleeping bag it felt like morning even though it was the middle of the night. That was not all that appealing to me. You could also hear the highway. The campground itself was quiet but the highway could be heard.
The next morning the kids woke up to their third egg hunt and their baskets from the Easter bunny and then another trip to the dog park. We opted to not eat breakfast here and hit up starbucks on the way home.
Overall, it's a nice park with plenty of amenities. If you don't want to be quite so rugged, this might be a great option.
GuideStayed in early Sept ‘23. Convenient to be inside the park for getting up to the top for our tours. Not a lot of vegetation shade but privacy was decent and our site backed up into a bit of some woods. I don’t have the site number anymore (assigned at check in) but we were in the Zuni loop near the bathrooms. To this day I think about the Jerusalem beetle we saw here because it freaked me out but also remains the most interest bug I’ve ever seen. WiFi available, breakfast for purchase by check-in as well as a camp store and laundry.
RangerVallecito Resort in beautiful Bayfield CO. We stayed here 3 days. This park is quite beautiful and well maintained. Staff is super friendly and helpful. There are a lot of seasonal residents here but all seem very friendly. We even joined them for a Christmas in July evening of decorating a tree, desserts and listen to Christmas music. Had a nice size spot #56. Very quite at night. Great location for day trips as we visited three near buy lakes, and Mesa Verda National park (used your America The Beautiful pass for free entrance). I would love to stay here longer and visit more locations but was only able to get three days. Cell service sucks with Verizon up here and WiFi available near office area only.
Mancos, Colorado sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet in the southwestern corner of the state, where high desert climate means warm days and cool nights even in summer. The area receives less rainfall than other parts of Colorado, creating ideal conditions for camping throughout the extended season from April through October. Winter camping options remain available for properly equipped visitors, with temperatures regularly dropping below freezing after dark.
Hiking nearby Mesa Verde trails: The trails around Target Tree Campground provide access to spectacular Colorado mountain scenery. "Decent easy hiking. Breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Starry nights when I stay awake long enough," notes one camper who appreciated the natural surroundings without venturing far from camp.
Boating and fishing at Mancos Reservoir: Mancos State Park Campground offers direct lake access for anglers and water enthusiasts. The reservoir is known for "rainbow trout, a few brownies and yellow perch" according to a regular visitor. Non-motorized and no-wake boating creates a peaceful atmosphere for paddlers.
Cross-country skiing: Winter visitors can access excellent Nordic terrain directly from Mancos State Park. "During the winter, it is a great place to use as a base for cross country skiing," reports a winter camper who found the park's proximity to Chicken Creek cross country ski area particularly convenient.
Clean, accessible facilities: Cortez Mesa Verde KOA maintains well-kept restrooms and communal areas. "Bathrooms & showers are in the same building as the office, so it could be a walk. But the whole KOA isn't so big that it's unreasonable," reports one tent camper who appreciated the thoughtful layout.
Private glamping accommodations: Luxury camping close to Mancos, Colorado includes premium tent sites at Bright Star Campground where glamping teepees provide a unique overnight option. "They even have Teepees and cabins to stay in, a really unique opportunity for a nice experience," shares a visitor who appreciated the alternative to traditional tent camping.
Convenient hot showers: Morefield Campground at Mesa Verde National Park offers complimentary bathing facilities. "Free and unlimited hot water. Just not enough hooks," notes one visitor who found the shower amenities particularly valuable during their spring visit when temperatures dropped below freezing overnight.
Seasonal considerations: Mancos area campgrounds typically operate from mid-April through October, with reduced services in shoulder seasons. Mesa Verde National Park's campground closes entirely in winter months.
Reservation requirements: Peak season visits from June through August require advance planning. "We reserved 6 nights here. Host B is in his 2nd yr here and is a peach of a guy. All campsites are carefully raked and put in good shape," reports a visitor to Lightner Creek Campground.
Site selection factors: Campsites at most facilities offer varying levels of shade, privacy and amenities. "Try to ask for a spot on the outer edge, much nicer," advises an October visitor to Mesa Verde RV Resort, noting the significant difference in experience based on site location.
Pool access for hot afternoons: Several campgrounds provide swimming options for cooling off. "A beautiful location with level sites. Full hookups. On-site amenities include a playground, mini-golf course, and nearby horseback riding," notes one family staying at Mesa Verde RV Resort.
Playground availability: Kids need space to play after long drives. "Playground area as well. Laundry is super clean and reasonably priced," shares a repeat visitor to United Campground who appreciated the designated recreation spaces.
Activities beyond camping: The Durango & Silverton train provides entertainment directly from camp. "The greatest thing about this campground though is that the Durango steam train goes right through the campground. To see the historic train right from your camper or tent window is pretty great," reports an enthusiastic visitor.
Leveling requirements: Sites at many area campgrounds require adjustment. "Sloped towards lake. At least this site and 26 would be difficult to find level spot for tent and requires lots of rocks or blocks to level rv," warns a visitor about specific spaces at Mancos State Park.
Road conditions: Access to some glamping spots near Mancos, Colorado requires navigating unpaved roads. "Heads up to motorcyclists - you DO need to drive on gravel/rocks for a bit," cautions a Bright Star camper who still rated the experience highly despite the access challenges.
Hookup availability: The Dolores River RV Resort accommodates large rigs with premium utilities. "We were at site 13 with our 30' Grand Design bumper pull trailer. Plenty of room. Our site backs up to a fishing pond (catch and release)," reports a satisfied RVer who found the spacing and amenities well-suited to their needs.
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