Best Cabin Camping near Mesa Verde National Park

Southwest Colorado is home to some of the best camping in the state. Near Mesa Verde National Park, CO, visitors can take in some spectacular views, visit historic places, and enjoy sleeping under the stars or in a cozy cabin. Yurts are also available at some campsites, and in some close proximity to Mancos State Park. Visitors can boat in, walk in, or drive up to their spot in an RV. See the rock carvings on Petroglyph Point Trail and visit the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum. The ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings are a must-see for every camper, along with the imposing cliff palace.

Best Cabin Sites Near Mesa Verde National Park (30)

    1. Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park

    102 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 449-2288

    "This campground inside Mesa Verde National Park is run by Aramark, a major hospitality company, which has its pros and cons."

    "When it comes to camping within Mesa Verde National Park, Morefield Campground is the only game in town."

    2. Ancient Cedars Mesa Verde RV Park

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

    "Great camp site and park! Across the freeway from Mesa Verde National Park. Has all the stuff you need!"

    "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."

    3. Cortez, Mesa Verde KOA

    20 Reviews
    Cortez, CO
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 565-9301

    "Great location from Mesa Verde National Park. Cozy spots. Newer facilities. Fantastic views of the mesas and mountains!"

    "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."

    4. Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort

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

    "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"

    "Large sites with a picnic table and fire ring. Quiet and large park grounds to enjoy. Owner was very nice"

    5. Mancos State Park Campground

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

    $20 - $90 / night

    "Beautiful, spacious sites with well maintained facilities, picnic tables and fire rings. Depending on the site, you have nice views through the trees to the surrounding mountains."

    "We spent a few nights here while exploring Mesa Verde National Park. Our site was spacious with plenty of privacy."

    6. Mesa Verde RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    3 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!"

    "A beautiful location just across the road from Mesa Verde National Park. Spotless, modern bathrooms with enough showers and stalls to not have to wait. Not too huge that you get lost."

    7. The Views RV Park & Campground

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

    "This 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."

    "Trails around and views galore. Close to Mesa Verde National Park and close to Dolores which has tons of hiking! Will visit again soon!"

    8. Bright Star Campground

    10 Reviews
    Cortez, CO
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 564-0420

    $35 - $99 / night

    "Our original plan of camping in BLM land was foiled by the "elk and deer winter ranging" blocking off the majority of the dispersed camping areas around Mesa Verde National Park, but we were luckily able"

    "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!"

    9. Sundance RV Park

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

    "Wonderful small park right in the middle of town with easy access to basic necessities. 9 miles from beautiful Mesa Verde National Park. Access to lots of trails and beautiful views."

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

    10. Dolores River RV Resort by Rjourney

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

    "Great RV park in SW Colorado. It’s sits at 7000’ so collects some cooler temps. Easy access to Delores and within reasonable distance of Mesa Verde National Park."

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

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Cabin Reviews near Mesa Verde National Park

391 Reviews of 30 Mesa Verde National Park Campgrounds


  • Hannah S.
    Jun. 7, 2019

    Cortez, Mesa Verde KOA

    Stunning views

    Great location from Mesa Verde National Park. Cozy spots. Newer facilities. Fantastic views of the mesas and mountains!

  • Raymond H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 6, 2021

    Ancient Cedars Mesa Verde RV Park

    Great place great view

    Great camp site and park! Across the freeway from Mesa Verde National Park. Has all the stuff you need!

  • Susan L.
    Jun. 25, 2022

    Mesa Verde RV Resort

    Location, location, location

    Located less than 1 mile from Mesa Verde National Park entrance, this campground has wonderful owners who understand the meaning of hospitality! The sites are maintained daily and there are nice little touches throughout the campground, like potted plants at the pedestal of each site and site lights that can be turned off if one wishes (protect the dark sky). 

    There's a playground, pool and adults only spa, the office store has the little things one might have forgotten, there's a separate tent area, a well outfitted laundry room and clean showers. They also conveniently offer propane for sale. 

    The gravel site I was in was fairly level and had full hook ups. Free wi fi available. Not much privacy between spaces, but not sandwiched in like some "resorts". A little road noise and if the wind blew from a certain direction the leach field/pond scent would waft by, but overall a nice place to stay.

  • Mary D.
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Mesa Verde RV Resort

    Perhaps the Perfect Campground

    A beautiful location just across the road from Mesa Verde National Park. Spotless, modern bathrooms with enough showers and stalls to not have to wait. Not too huge that you get lost. Very nice people working the office and reservations. Easily accessible sites and hookups. We've been stayed twice in three years and it has remained the same well-maintained campground. One very nice large pool and two spas. Playground area as well. Laundry is super clean and reasonably priced.

  • Erin S.
    Jul. 22, 2019

    Ancient Cedars Mesa Verde RV Park

    Rustic resort on the doorstep of Mesa Verde National Park

    My family and I stayed here for 3 nights in late July in a 34-foot travel trailer. We made reservations over the phone and found the customer service to be exemplary (I called at the last minute to both cancel and then later to re-instate my reservation when we had car trouble on the way). When we arrived the check-in process was straight forward and easy. The roads are gravel but well-graded and the majority of the sites are pull-thru. We had no trouble getting into ours, however, we found rather quickly that sites are extremely close together. 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. But... we all made it work. There is a 10 pm lights-out policy to cut down on light pollution and see the stars. And the people who camped next to us were considerate. 

    The campground has lots of amenities. A log cabin (rec center) with pool, video games, TV with DVD library, books, and board games. Laundry with decent pricing. Mini-golf ($3 per person). A nice pool and hot tub. A dog park with agility obstacles. Nice playground. Wifi signal is strong with decent bandwidth (they discourage streaming). Next door is a horseriding stables ($40 an hour, $25 for a half hour); the horses come up to the fence and love to be petted. The store in the office is small but has the basic amenities. Groceries can be purchased in Cortez, a 15-minute drive away. And, of course, Mesa Verde National Park is right across the road, less than 5 minutes to the visitor center.  The only downside (besides the tightness of the spaces) is that dumpster was very full and near to overflowing. 

    Overall we enjoyed our stay here, and thought the location to the park and local area was perfect. Would recommend and definitely stay here again.

  • Thomas B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2020

    Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park

    Concession in National Park

    This campground inside Mesa Verde National Park is run by Aramark, a major hospitality company, which has its pros and cons. First, it’s more expensive than most national park campgrounds at $36 per night, even for dry tent sites. We were able to get half price with our America the Beautiful senior pass, which also got us into the park for free. Otherwise entry would have been $30 this time of year. (The camping discount didn’t seem to be available online, only upon registration.) There’s a camp store that sells souvenirs and beer. There are endless showers that are free with your camp registration, sanitized after every use. There are paid laundry machines. There are also many dumpsters and drinking water faucets. Toilets with running water are pretty clean, but there was no soap dispenser in the men’s room on the tent loop. We had no trouble getting a walk-up tent site. Some sites have shade trees and tent spots. All have picnic tables and fire rings, although a burn ban is in effect. The combination of Covid and the burn ban led to closure of many trails, the museum, and the visitors center. The beautiful native dwellings and some incredible geological overlooks are less than half an hour’s drive to the south. Also check out Mesa Verde Voices podcast. Very informative.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2019

    Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park

    Nice campground - High price

    Morefield Campground is the only campground in Mesa Verde National Park, but be forewarned, you might just experience a little sticker shot at the price. Cost for a tent site with NO hookups was almost$35 after taxes. The campground does has flush toilets and wifi through out the campground. Next to the camp store are showers and a coin laundry. Each campsite has a picnic table, tent pad and metal fire ring. The campsites really vary in appearance, some are out in the open right next to each other, other are in the trees and bushes which gives you a little more privacy, but most are still right next to another very close site. Some other these are perfectly level areas, others will have you going up of down stairs. The sites with stairs seemed to be slightly more secluded. While it was nice to have restrooms with running water, their was no way to dry your hands, so bring a towel with you as they have no paper towels or air driers for you hands. Water could be found at the restrooms. For you trash you had to find the one dumpster in the middle of the camping loop, but be warned, it could be difficult for some to open. I was a bit disappointed that the campground wasn't kept in better shape, especially for the price they were charging. Several campsites were closed due to needing repair, and the trail from the camp loop to the store was falling apart, it is need of new pavement or just remove it and go to a dirt path. They have Wifi, and said it was better the closer to the restrooms you were, but if a few people are using it, it really slows down. The Wifi was nice as you have no cell service in the campground. All in all this is a nice campground except for the price.

  • C
    Jul. 31, 2021

    Mancos State Park Campground

    Spacious sites with shade

    Beautiful, spacious sites with well maintained facilities, picnic tables and fire rings. Depending on the site, you have nice views through the trees to the surrounding mountains. Pick the western side for views. The reservoir is a nice size & peaceful. So many hiking trails in the area & Mesa Verde national park is 20 minutes away.

  • Kari T.
    Sep. 25, 2016

    Cortez, Mesa Verde KOA

    This KOA is the Best in the West

    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. Not only was the site itself updated, it was the FIRST KOA we stayed at that had usable Wi-Fi - as in video streaming capabilities! When traveling with kids, this is such a HUGE amenity.

    This campground has an updated playground, heated (seasonal) swimming pool, a 1-mile walking trail, dog park, and even tepees in addition to cabins for overnight camping. Not to mention, the campground is located a mere 15 minutes from the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park. Other highlights: newer laundry facilities, of which we made use, and awesome mountain and mesa views right from your site.

    Don't expect a ton of privacy - sites are very close together. The family next to ours had an outdoor living room set up that pretty much took the entire space between our RVs. However, the grounds were well-kept, and there was plenty of space to remove yourself from other people throughout the facility.


Guide to Mesa Verde National Park

Cabin camping near Mesa Verde National Park offers a unique blend of comfort and adventure, making it an ideal choice for nature lovers and families alike.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • Enjoy the convenience of clean facilities and a well-stocked camp store at Cortez, Mesa Verde KOA, perfect for stocking up on essentials during your stay.
  • At Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort, guests can take advantage of a swimming pool and laundry facilities, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
  • The Ancient Cedars Mesa Verde RV Park features spacious cabin accommodations with full hookups, making it easy to relax after a day of exploring.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Experience the breathtaking views and rich history of Mesa Verde National Park, just a short drive from Stoner RV Resort, where you can also enjoy fishing and hiking.
  • Engage in outdoor adventures like hiking and biking at Dolores River RV Resort by Rjourney, which offers easy access to scenic trails along the river.
  • Explore the local culture and cuisine in Cortez, with various dining options just minutes away from Bright Star Campground, making it a convenient base for your adventures.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $20 to $40

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Mesa Verde National Park?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Mesa Verde National Park is Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park with a 4.3-star rating from 102 reviews.

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