Best Glamping near Nucla, CO

Camp V stands out among glamping accommodations near Nucla with stylish yurt and canvas cabin options for travelers seeking elevated camping experiences. Located approximately 4 miles from Nucla, this destination features full electric hookups, drinking water access, showers, and proper toilets while maintaining a connection to nature. One visitor described it as an "inspired shelter for the inspired wanderer," noting the comfortable amenities and thoughtful design that sets it apart from standard camping. The property offers fire pits and allows campfires for evening relaxation, with firewood available on-site. Other glamping options in the region include Ridgway State Park, where visitors can find yurts with many of the same amenities plus picnic tables and access to laundry facilities.

The area surrounding Nucla provides numerous activities for glamping enthusiasts to enjoy between relaxing at their upscale accommodations. Hiking trails weave through the landscape, with nearby fishing opportunities at Buckeye Reservoir, described by a camper as "an oasis in the mountains" with "absolutely beautiful and peaceful settings." Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with mountain sheep frequently spotted in certain areas. The region experiences distinct seasonal changes, with some locations open year-round while others operate from mid-May through September. Most glamping sites in the area are reservable in advance, which is recommended during peak summer months when visitors come to explore the natural beauty of western Colorado's high desert and mountain terrain.

Best Glamping Sites Near Nucla, Colorado (22)

    1. Camp V

    1 Review
    Nucla, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 369-9520

    $40 - $50 / night

    "Make this an unforgettable experience and explore things to do on-site https://www.campv.com/explore#on-site Camp V is truly a gem, and we hope you give them a try and leave a review of your experience"

    2. Elk Ridge Campground — Ridgway State Park

    33 Reviews
    Ridgway, CO
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 626-5822

    $28 - $36 / night

    "In addition to plenty of tent and RV sites, Ridgeway SP also has three heated and furnished yurts for those seeking an enhanced comfort level."

    "Concrete pads under the picnic table and fire pits. Water access nearby. Bathrooms were super clean and the showers were nice and hot. Laundry facilities available."

    3. Buckeye Campground

    4 Reviews
    La Sal, UT
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 587-2041

    $15 - $50 / night

    "The dispersed is free, has a fire pit and a spot to park. There are trees all around and the views are much better in the dispersed area."

    "Located in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, this campground was more than I had anticipated. Absolutely beautiful and peaceful setting and much cleaner than I had thought."

    4. Ouray KOA

    25 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 325-4736

    "Our site backed up to a stream that sounded wonderful with running water. Each site has a picnic table and a combo fire ring/grill. They even welcome you with three large fire logs!"

    "The best thing about this park was the location. It is located close to Ouray and many activities in the area."

    5. Dakota Terraces Campground — Ridgway State Park

    19 Reviews
    Ridgway, CO
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 626-5822

    $36 - $90 / night

    "Pro: Nice clean campground by a lake. Free showers. Clean bathrooms. Laundry facilities on site. Just a short drive to Montrose (Walmart, Target, etc) and Black Hills of the Gunnison National Park."

    "With that said, there was community spigots located near the campsites that were still on if you need to top off your fresh water tanks."

    6. Buckeye Reservoir

    2 Reviews
    La Sal, UT
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 637-2817

    "I rented a group site and was happy to see how clean it was, and the double bathrooms were very clean."

    "There was a large common area with plenty of built-in picnic tables and a very large fire pit. All for only$50 a night!"

    7. Cedar Creek RV Park

    12 Reviews
    Montrose, CO
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 249-3884

    "Bathrooms and showers are clean Wifi available and cellphone service are good Close to Black Canyon of the Gunnison"

    "We stated here one night arriving without a reservation. The office was closed and no one was answering the phone but we were able to register for a site online."

    8. Riverbend RV Park & Cabins

    7 Reviews
    Montrose, CO
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 249-8235

    $42 - $149 / night

    "We camped next to the pond. Staff very welcoming. Propane on site and they fill. Laundry facilities a bit small."

    "The staff were extremely friendly, this sites were clean, dog park great, river amazing, and location to Montrose perfect.
    The laundry rooms was clean with new equipment."

    9. Box Elder

    5 Reviews
    Dove Creek, CO
    35 miles
    +1 (970) 882-7296

    "This camp is advertised as dispersed camping since it’s free but it actually has an outhouse, fire pits, and tables. Right next to the river inside a canyon it’s hella beautiful."

    10. Uncompaghre River Resort

    6 Reviews
    Olathe, CO
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 323-8706

    "Owner and staff are friendly and helpful.  The spots are level concrete pad with full hook up.  Most spots have shade and space between on the outer ring is about 10 feet each side.. "

    "Absolutely amazing laundry and showe, concrete pads, hiking trail. The weather in this canyon seems to stay dry and hot but the rivers are ice cold"

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Glamping Reviews near Nucla, CO

148 Reviews of 22 Nucla Campgrounds


  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 24, 2024

    BASECAMP 550

    Great Location and Atmosphere

    We had an amazing stay at Basecamp 550. The campground’s location is perfect, with easy access to Ouray, Montrose, Telluride, and other nearby areas. The amenities were excellent, including quarter-operated hot showers and laundry, restrooms, Wi-Fi, full hookups, and a clubhouse with coffee + tea, kitchen access, and a great workspace. Our site had a beautiful view and was right next to a ranch where cows would come right up to the fence. The communal fire pit was a nice touch, and the private, fenced-in setting made us feel safe and comfortable. They also offer glamping tents and casitas on the property. Highly recommend!

  • T
    May. 31, 2021

    Ouray KOA

    Heaven in the mountains

    Wow is all I can say! After surviving towing the airstream up Red Mountain pass, we pulled into the KOA and couldn’t be more happy. Our site backed up to a stream that sounded wonderful with running water. Each site has a picnic table and a combo fire ring/grill. They even welcome you with three large fire logs! They now offer horseback riding right from inside the KOA. They have everything from teepees to tent, cabin and RV camping. A great restaurant on site with a well stocked store and laundry facilities. This place is really well run. The only complaint is the WiFi, which is non existent, however, they are currently working on that and should have campwide WiFi by summer.

  • Russ M.
    Jun. 9, 2016

    Elk Ridge Campground — Ridgway State Park

    Yurt Camping, yes dogs are allowed

    In addition to plenty of tent and RV sites, Ridgeway SP also has three heated and furnished yurts for those seeking an enhanced comfort level. Each unit includes a fridge, futon type beds, dinner table and chairs. Bring your fishing poles, hiking shoes, water craft and dogs, cause they're all allowed.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 27, 2023

    Glamping Canyonlands

    Husband & Wife Owned Off-Grid Glampground

    Ashley here from The Dyrt! It was great to work with Keshia to get their property added to our platform. They now offer a complementary sauna session for all guests! There is also an outdoor kitchen, hot showers, and more. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love!

  • Clément S.
    May. 11, 2024

    Cedar Creek RV Park

    Good city RV park

    Bathrooms and showers are clean Wifi available and cellphone service are good Close to Black Canyon of the Gunnison

  • C
    Jul. 12, 2021

    Ouray KOA

    Location!

    The best thing about this park was the location. It is located close to Ouray and many activities in the area. The park also offers beautiful scenery and it is a wonderful Basecamp for exploring the area. There is a state park nearby with a beautiful lake and kayaking. There are hiking trails nearby and many wonderful off road four wheel trails.

    The park can accommodate big rigs and we were able to get our 38 foot 5’er into the parking and into a spot, but I would not call the park big rig friendly due to tight turns and small sites.

    Amenities include a nice camp store, laundry facilities, restaurant with a nice outdoor deck, on property horseback riding, on property jeep rental, hiking trails. There were bathrooms and showers at the back of the property but it was too far to walk from the front of the property so we never used them. The laundry facilities are a little small for this sized park and we weren’t able to do laundry because it was too busy.

    One big problem was electrical outages during 100° weather. The electrical system in the park just cannot keep up. Luckily we had solar and were able to maintain AC until evening hours.

    There is one small hot tub that was usually very busy we didn’t use that either.

    There are nice tent camping spots.

    Most of the people in the park Had four wheelers or motorcycles for off-road trails. The off-road trails in this area are amazing and shouldn’t be missed. We took a tour from Ouray and thoroughly enjoyed it.

    We took a horseback ride from the park and had a lovely time. The horses were very safe and great for a family experience. They also offer 15 minute rides for children.

    We would stay again if we were in the area.

  • C
    Jun. 3, 2021

    Ouray KOA

    One of my favorites

    Gorgeous! Our site was in amongst the trees, backed by a rapidly running creek with views of snow capped mountains. The site was large with a firepit down by the creek all set up with logs to burn. They offer a text = fire log delivery service too.

    We were greeted upon arrival and shown to our site, gifted with KOA rubber bracelets too.

    There was live music nightly at the cute "mountain top" restaurant. Food was ok and a bit pricey, only ate there once. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained. They picked up trash bags right from your site.

    At the back of the campgrounds was Bachelors Stables, horse trail riding was offered which we highly recommend. Our daughter visited and pet the horses daily after her first ride, the owner was very accommodating. 

    You can rent Jeeps

    We heard a rumor that this KOA was getting a full upgrade to make them a four seasons location with heated concrete pads.

  • Heather M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 17, 2021

    Buckeye Reservoir

    All the stars because of the scenery

    I was a little disappointed by how low the reservoir was, compared to the photos when I made the reservation, but considering how dry things have been, I can't really get mad. The campground itself is huge, and absolutely gorgeous. I rented a group site and was happy to see how clean it was, and the double bathrooms were very clean. Fire pits were available for each individual spot, but there was also a huge communal fire pit, plus two flat fire platforms so you good get your grill on, as well as several long picnic benches. We managed to get into the water and have fun. It was a fair bit mucky by the waters edge but that's to be expected when it's so low. It never really good too deep. One of our party managed to walk across to the other side and the water level only got to maybe chest high. This is absolutely a place I would visit again. The tall trees, the fresh air, wonderful scenery, is worth it.

  • Rae F.
    Jul. 5, 2019

    Ouray KOA

    Best spot for tent, RV, & cabin!

    The spots are spread out enough that you have privacy, there’s attendants around 24 hours of the day to help, and it’s hands down the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed. We rented a cabin (we stopped in on July 4th, sold out of tent spots) but they managed to accommodate us last minute. The staff is incredibly nice, and the price was right. Our cabin is the 2nd biggest option, it included: a queen, bunk beds, love seat, fridge, sink, and a microwave.


Guide to Nucla

Nucla, Colorado sits at 5,800 feet elevation in the high desert of western Colorado. The area receives approximately 11 inches of rain annually, creating a rugged landscape where juniper and pinyon pine forests dominate the terrain. Most campgrounds near Nucla remain open from mid-May through October when temperatures range from 45°F overnight to 85°F during summer days.

What to do

Fishing access: 30 yards from campsites at Uncompaghre River Resort, where the river flows cold even in hot weather. As one camper noted, "The Uncompaghre River was about 30 yards behind the camp site - a short walk through the tall tree line... the lake level is still low" though still accessible for fishing.

Mountain biking: Trail network starting directly from Buckeye Reservoir. "The area also has a good mountain bike trail that us adults enjoyed. The Mtn bike ride starts and ends from the campground, taking you across the border into Utah and then swings back towards CO on a ridge that offers an incredible panorama of the lake and red rock cliffs," according to a visitor at Buckeye Reservoir.

Wildlife viewing: Mountain sheep frequently visit the Box Elder campground area. "A gaggle of mountain sheep hang around the boat launch area," reports one camper. The canyon setting provides natural habitat for various wildlife species in an "astoundingly gorgeous" setting.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Box Elder offers natural separation between camping areas. A camper noted "Trees between sites provide privacy" making it feel more secluded despite being an established campground.

Clean facilities: Dakota Terraces Campground at Ridgway State Park maintains excellent standards. "Clean bathrooms, great hiking trails, beautiful views," reports a visitor who stayed at site 021. Another mentioned, "Clean restrooms and showers. We spent a lot of time in Telluride, Ouray, and Silverton so we did not take advantage of the park."

Water recreation options: Multiple water activities available at Ridgway State Park. "Nice waters @ the nearby reservoir. Enjoy!" shares one visitor. Another camper described it as having "access to kayak, paddle board, and boat rentals" available for visitors staying at the campground.

What you should know

RV age restrictions apply: Uncompaghre River Resort operates as a 50+ community. A visitor confirmed: "This is a 50+ community - for the first time I was really glad I was in my fifties. Host are great and very accommodating. Just ask and they will help you."

Road conditions vary: Several campgrounds require high-clearance vehicles. At Box Elder, "The road is smooth until the boat launch then rutted but no prob with an AWD SUV." Another visitor advised, "To drive up the road along the river you do need a high-clearance 4x4 (or awd if you know what you're doing)."

Temperatures fluctuate significantly: The high elevation causes dramatic temperature changes. "It got insanely cold overnight and really made us cut our stay short. We really couldn't imagine another night in the cold," reported a camper at Buckeye. Another noted, "This is high desert so it does get hot during the day and cold at night."

Tips for camping with families

Look for campgrounds with playgrounds: Some area campgrounds offer play equipment. "Elk appears to have a play set," noted a visitor to Ridgway State Park, making it more suitable for families with young children.

Reserve group sites for larger gatherings: Buckeye Recreation Area accommodates large family groups. "We went to Buckeye with six families and somewhere between 10 and 12 kids to celebrate one of the kiddo's 7th birthday. We camped at the group site, which was a big enough place for all of us," shared one visitor.

Consider glamping options near Nucla: For families wanting comfort, luxury tent accommodations provide easier camping. "Camp V offers several types of dwellings for you to choose from," including options better suited for families with small children who need more amenities than traditional camping provides.

Tips from RVers

Electrical hookups: Riverbend RV Park & Cabins offers reliable power connections. "The park's owners are exceptional; everything they do is done for the benefit of their guests. A few examples include oversized RV sites, WiFi, and they even love dogs because they have an off-lease dog park," reports a satisfied RVer.

Level sites are available: Ridgway State Park provides accommodating spots for larger rigs. "Each site gave privacy with nature in between. The WiFi tower was right in the campground so WiFi was screaming," mentioned one RVer who tested their "maiden working on the road trip at this spectacular state park."

Seasonal considerations: Many RV parks operate seasonally. Cedar Creek RV Park provides year-round access in town, with one visitor noting, "Nice park. Wifi and T-Mobile service are good. Park is clean and front desk people are friendly and helpful. All spots are on gravel, but there is a large pet yard as well as a grassy area."

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