Searching for the best camping near Mesa, CO? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Colorado camping has to offer. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Mesa and user-submitted reviews.
$26 - $41 / night
"Great walking path along the river for evening or morning stroll. Tucked in the canyon, surrounded by cliffs."
"Add $9 daily for Colorado State parks. Full hookups (near I70/some road noise), and Electric only, and, Tent
Pit long-drop toilets (fly haven)
Lovely park on banks of Colorado river."
$43 - $137 / night
"Located on the Colorado River. Winery’s & Distillery’s close by. Clean restrooms & laundry, a general store with just about everything you might have forgotten."
"Super clean and close to endless Colorado adventures!"
$26 - $72 / night
"This is a beautiful small hosted Forest Service campground just off Colorado Hwy 65 (Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway) in the Grand Mesa National Forest https://bit.ly/3iywM8z."
"Jumbo is set at at the park for Mesa Lakes. There are multiple little lakes, walking paths and hiking trails. This is also one of my favorite places to snowshoe in the winter."
"It is a designated OHV area so no worries about people stopping you from ripping around and exploring."
"Nothing extreme or crazy with this site, you get privacy, open space and 360 views of the surrounding scenery and free range cows. Road relatively easy to pass through"
"Always enjoy camping in Grand Mesa. It’s not as busy as the Front Range and most spots are easy to get to"
"We went searching for a free camping spot near Gunnison and got horribly stuck in mud on roads that were too awful for our car, even with 4wheel drive."
"Grand mesa is the largest mesa in the world. For over 150 years cattle have roamed here. They need to go. It is time. The diversity and wildlife will slowly be destroyed and it is exponential."
"Campground Review: We stayed at Ward Lake on Colorado's Grand Mesa. Ward Lake sits at about 10,000 feet. So, depending on time of year, it can get a little chilly."
"Although this KOA is closely adjacent to US 50 as it enters the Grand Junction area, it is spacious, super-well-kept, nicely located for access to both Colorado River bridges (29 Rd. and Hwy 50), just"
"Close to the highway, so some noise, but not enough to ruin your time. Best part if this KOA is being close to Colorado National Monument!! One of our favorite places we’ve ever been!"
"A lush forest surrounding beautiful Cottonwood lakes 1 &4 great fishing access good for kayak / small boats ."
"We found we had privacy and still had great hiking spots near by. May need a car that has AWD if you’re going up the hill to more dispersed spots as we had difficult in our smaller car."
$26 - $190 / night
"Located adjacent to Island Lake, this campground is beautiful, but watch out for the mosquitos! We took a non electric pull-through as a stopover for the night. Our 35 ft 5th wheel fit easily. "
"The campground is tucked away and a little hard to find. We chose it because it had electric hookup, had availability on Labor Day weekend and it was near a lake. We were on site #2."
$22 - $24 / night
"I arrived at this campground on top the Mesa. First I always thought the Mesa would be flat and by god it’s more than flat, it’s beautiful. The mosquitos were like mini vampires."
"There is a nice lake that you can fish on and the visitors center is just on the side of the lake. There were quite a few sites but we were tucked back a little."
GuideThis campground provides access to the stunning views and trails of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. The campground is an easy mile’s walk to the visitor center.
The campsites are smaller than typical for a public campground and many of the sites are not set back much from the road. Thick oak brush and other vegetation makes the sites feel private.
No cell connectivity, extremely limited water (best to bring what you need) and well-maintained vault toilets. We picked out and secured one of the sites with electricity.
It was very quiet while we stayed. Lots of birds, deer and other wildlife.
GuideEasy to find. Long paved road turns to dirt, and then the sites are on the right. We got in at midnight and were able to find a good spot. A few other people, lots of biking and OHV trails nearby.
RangerLoved it Stayed for 2 nights. The site we were on was great for us but they can be tight to move around in. As you approach the turnoff for the location take the second ramp in it is much smoother. We were on the the second site in on the right side.
TravelerTook 100(Lands end rd) to 108 and turned right (north) 1/4 mile turned left on reservoir maintenance rd. One FS campsite there overlooking "reservoir 1". Peaceful and gorgeous! Im in a class B van with low clearance and had no issues getting in & out. I'll be back there again!
ScoutNice amenities. No shade. Pretty grass and concrete. Feels like living in a city with an HOA.
GuideYou have to go a long way up and down Country Road 117 before you start seeing campsites. They’re there. Look for a reasonably flat space and maybe a campfire ring. It’s wild camping. The road became pretty rough for my AWD Ford Transit. Eventually I had to call it quits and pick a space. I never found any perfectly manicured sites. The road forked several times with no indication which way to go. Maybe all ways lead to sites, no clue. I took a left and found a space within sight of a variety of campers. I tucked in and no one seemed to mind.
GuideVery nicely groomed campground level site. 2 fishing ponds plus the river a swimming hole also . Nice views of the book cliffs. How ever we were so close to the interstate the noise was horrible . If I was to come back here I definitely would not stay in loop D maybe 100 yards from interstate on other side of fence/tree line . If it was not for the that the park would be an awesome one
TravelerRiver access, no bugs, water, bathroom facilities, isolated spots surrounded by trees and close proximity to hayes waterfall and penny hot springs.
The bathrooms were clean, unfortunately the showers weren’t open during our visit. Cheap firewood for sale at entrance and campfires were allowed so we did all of our cooking in the fire pit at our site.
Site 31 was incredible, good size for tent campers, we put up one large three room tent and two single tents and still had plenty of room for the car and activities. Each site had a bear locker and the bathrooms were right across from our site.
I wouldn’t plan on swimming for too long in the river as it was ice cold and very fast moving but it was great for a quick dip.
GuideLots of space, I believe you can drive either to the bottom or top of the little dune. We stayed on the top and we were the only ones. Ground is dust/dirt but there were plenty of places to park with great views! Only complaint is LOTS of gnats. OFF didn’t help so we ended up just sitting in the tent. After dark they went away!
Camping near Mesa, Colorado, offers a fantastic mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're pitching a tent or rolling in with an RV, there are plenty of options to explore.
Camping around Mesa, CO, offers a variety of experiences, from serene nature to family-friendly fun. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Mesa, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 159 campgrounds and RV parks near Mesa, CO and 39 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mesa, CO is Island Acres Section Camping — James M. Robb Colorado River State Park with a 3.8-star rating from 37 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 39 free dispersed camping spots near Mesa, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Mesa, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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