Top Tent Camping near Nucla, CO
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Best Tent Sites Near Nucla, CO (24)
1. Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)
38 Reviews•147 Photos•1999 SavesAlta Lakes is a popular dispersed camping area that offers fishing and camping in a spectacular alpine setting. There are 20 designated campsites that are completely undeveloped. The access road to the area is narrow and rough, requiring a high clearance vehicle. Trailers and RV's are not reccomended.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. Priest Lake Dispersed Camping Area
21 Reviews•89 Photos•1072 SavesAccessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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- Dispersed
3. Miramonte Reservoir
3 Reviews•27 Photos•26 Saves- Pets
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4. Bedrock Recreation Site
1 Review•19 Photos•16 SavesThe Bedrock site is adjacent to the Dolores River. There is a boat ramp and 4 cabanas with tables, grills, and a large flat area to accommodate additional tents and RVs. There are opportunities for rafting, fishing, hiking and scenic viewing. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field Office.
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- Picnic Table
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5. Big Dominguez Campground
3 Reviews•10 Photos•30 Saves- Pets
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6. Oowah Campground
6 Reviews•10 Photos•260 SavesOowah Lake Campground sits at 8800 ft. elevation in the spectacular La Sal mountains. There are 11 tent-only first come/ first serve campsites next to the small but scenic Oowah Lake. Trailhead access from the campground includes the Clarks Lake, Boren Mesa, Moonlight Meadows, and Warner Lake trails. Hike a short distance for spectacular vistas of the Canyonlands region. There is also a day-use area with three large picnic tables.
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7. 4R FREEDOM RANCH CAMPGROUND
2 Reviews•36 Photos•8 SavesOur 45 acre, COMPLETELY SMOKE/PET FREE, Ranch sits on the Uncompahgre Plateau at 7,500 ft. above sea level in the Rocky Mountains, 30 minutes’ drive from Montrose, Colorado. We offer panoramic views of the San Juan Mountains, 2 million acres of magnificent national + state forest + BLM land within walking distance so activities like trial bike / horse back riding, fishing, hunting, white water rafting etc. are available! USA's best ski resort, "Telluride" is within 90 mins drive. Locals call this area "Paradise! "
Our COMPLETELY SMOKE FREE secluded and remote campsite offers 1 new 12ft X 20ft wooden level platform on which you pitch your own tent for $45 per night. It includes 1 table, 2 or more complimentary chairs, fire ring and free firewood for up to 2 nights. We suggest you bring liquid firelighter and paper to start your fire. Thereafter, firewood is $1 per log for which you pay me cash on arrival because Airbnb does not provide this option. You’ll probably need around 9 logs per night.
You may have up to 3 tents on 1 platform. We have a limit of 6 people
( including babies and children ) on 1 platform due to weight restrictions. However, after the 2nd person in any tent or platform on our Ranch, we charge $10 per 4yrs old and over person, per night. This covers the extra peoples’ use of our amenities such as shower and toilet etc.
All accommodation includes your shared use of a 20ft bathroom facility, located approximately 300ft from your platform, which has 1 toilet, 2 showers and 3 hand sinks with running hot and cold water. A separately located compost toilet is also provided within approximately 60ft from your platform. Please refer to pictures.
No power, WIFI or bedding is supplied. You can access the internet on our Ranch via your personal hotspot. Verizon provides the best phone connection. Other providers are unreliable.
Horse petting any of our 11 horses is available by appointment.
National / State forest and BLM land surround our ranch… I trailered 10 mins to a trail head yesterday and enjoyed a 3 hour horseback ride with spectacular views.
Wildlife you may see or hear includes deer, elk, coyote, chipmunks and eagles. Although it is unlikely you will encounter a bear or cougar, we recommend you bring bear spray.
After your reservation is confirmed, I will provide you our address and convenient information.
Since my husband Monty is a professional horseman and hunting guide, please don’t hesitate to ask to speak with him if you have questions.
Thank you,
Susan Moss.
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$45 / night
8. Fall Creek Camping
2 Reviews•3 Photos•89 Saves- Pets
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9. Angel Creek Campground
8 Reviews•17 Photos•279 SavesAngel Creek Campground is a primitive campground requiring high clearance vehicles. There are 8 designated camp sites with tent pads and fire rings/grills. Port-a-potties are available.
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10. Masons Draw Campground
5 Reviews•26 Photos•93 SavesMason Draw Campground offers 5 first come/first serve campsites that are available for $5/night. It is located just off the La Sal Loop Road. For more information, please contact the Moab Ranger District.
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Recent Tent Reviews In Nucla
594 Reviews of 24 Nucla Campgrounds
Kim S.
Traveler
Angel Creek Campground
Good campground with some bearboxes
Stayed for 4 nights in early Oct 2024. Nice little campground with large bear boxes for food storage. I felt it's at a good location to venture off each day from.
Not too many sites, had leveled tent areas, pit toilets, deer went through the campground adding to the nice views there and a river by it.
The cons were there's no trash disposal there you need to go up the road to the other campground to get rid of it, cars were constantly going by looking for a campsite which was constant noise into the evening and they went really fast making the campground road not feel very safe to walk along, not the flattest of parking spots if using a rooftop tent or car camping without anything to level with
Enjoyed the place.
Jeremy H.
Scout
Montrose / Black Canyon Nat'l Park KOA
Nicest in town
Tent camping is pricey but the amenities r almost with it. Close to black canyon and in town food and booze with in walking distance. What more could u ask for. A pool, they got that.
Andria R.
Guide
Yellow Circle Crossing
Crowded, shady & grimy
Flat space, but crowded (already a bunch of RVs, vans and even a semi). Unfortunately, when we found a spot the fire pit was filled with glass beer bottles and trash and the whole area smelled gross. Also, pretty shady and not ideal for solar. We didn’t stay
- UUT801
Ranger
Windwhistle Campground
Nice out of the way off Hwy 191 SE Utah
Stayed night of 4/21, all single sites FCFS but we found a space arriving around 1230 on a Friday (space 4, $20). Clean restrooms and followed road to end Needles Overlook and took a few walks. Mostly RVs but very quiet, no one using generators excessively. Was hoping for a clear sky but mostly overcast. Low around 38.
If you have time, drive down dirt road (good condition) to Canyonlands NP Needles Overlook. Other stuff in area includes Newspaper Rock and Natural Bridges.…not to mention Moab, La Sal mountains, etc.
Food aside: Made quesadillas with green chile tortillas, cheese, and some jerky.
- LLuke B.Traveler
Yellow Circle Road Mountain Top Camp
Nice Spot Near Moab- Sedan Friendly
Long dirt road with tons of large pull offs. Many group site areas near the bottom were full. I drove a bit further up and pulled into a small dirt cul de sac and set up my tent. Made it up in my 2WD sedan, but it was bone dry. Lots of exposed rocks in the road, so drove slowly. Good spot near Moab after hiking in Arches!
Alexia L.Traveler
Nine Mile Hill
Great Views, Secluded
Found this spot and was very happy with the setup. Like other reviews, the highway noise was a bit loud but nothing too crazy, especially really late. There were other campers spread out nicely, you wouldn’t even know they were there. The road is a bit iffy so snagging a spot at the front would be best if you don’t have 4WD (my Nissan car struggled, we had to back up & turn around). Overall great spot for tent camping! Remember to leave no trace 🫶🏼🏕️🌎
- GGrace S.Guide
Black Canyon Dispersed
Great spot, rough roads
Some of the roads were really rutted out, but we were lucky and everything was dry so we were able to get thru in my forester. There are some spots at the beginning of the property but there are more if you follow the dirt road back another two miles or so. Beautiful views, quiet and secluded. We did find a few deer legs left behind, so keep an eye out for Mountain Lion
Erika R.Scout
Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)
LONG dirt road, but worth it
The off road trail it get to Alta lakes took us about 40-50 minutes in my boyfriends F-150. The views were amazing so neither of us really minded. We enjoyed our 1 night stay and did not struggle to find a spot
Tamara T.Guide
Priest Lake Dispersed Camping Area
For free and nice view
We arrived at a Saturday around 3 pm and still had many opportunities to find a place. Lovley place to stay. As a toilet. I can recomment to stay there in fall.
- SSteven D.Scout
Ouray KOA
Clean facilities
Very friendly staff. Easy access
Kiet D.Traveler
Black Canyon Dispersed Camping
Great for visiting Black Canyon.
Visited the first week of October 2024. Had beautiful weather, no bugs and few campers. Sites are dirt so I can see it be being messy when wet. Only few sites at entrance for larger campers. We got into with a Bean teardrop np.
Maddy T.GuideYellow Circle Crossing
Cute and Cozy
The area for camping is surrounded by hills & mountains so its actually pretty quiet even though its not terribly far off the road. You also cant see the road because of the hills. There were a few other people there but not too busy, close to Moab which was great as it allowed us to get to arches in the morning before the 7AM cutoff for timed entry.
Daniel S.Traveler
Cedar Creek RV Park
Not bad
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. That worked reasonably well and we had a quiet relaxing evening. The RV sites are all on gravel but there is a large grassy area near the office. The site is on the edge of town but was fairly quiet.
Nice clean laundry and restrooms. Good base for exploring Black Canyon NP.
Eric S.Traveler
Buckeye Reservoir
Big Fish & Fun times at Buckeye!
We went to Buckeye with six families and somewhere between 10 and 12 kids(The oldest being Nine years old) 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. We had a mix of camp setups- including a Class B RV, a pop, a hybrid travel trailer, and three or four tents. 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! The lake was beautiful, and we fished, Sup’d, and swam in the refreshingly cold water.
There are some monster Rainbow Trout in the lake, and we had fun catching a few with the kids on fly rods, but there were a lot of other campers having good luck with spinner rods. 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. The trail is primarily double-track, and we bumped into a few ATVs along the way.
Overall, if you’re going with a large group, you 100% should book the group site, which is also separated from all the other single campsites.
We’ll be back! Buckeye is about a 2.5-hour drive from Telluride, where our group lives, and a 1.5-hour drive from Moab, UT.
Lastly, if you're looking to stay connected, there is no cell service or wifi(I have Verizon), although when we rode our bikes to the top of the ridge, I got two bars. You can also drive to the top of the hill in an offroad-capable vehicle if you need to make a call.
- YYvette H.Scout
Stoner RV Resort
Welcoming park in a great location
From the time we pulled into the campground, full of grass with huge trees, we felt at home. We had a warm greeting and received a welcome gift with yummy treats and fresh eggs. We were led to our spot that backed up to a creek. There was a fire pit, fire wood, bbq, table and chair swing at the camp spot. Also included are free laundry facilities, movies on a big screen (popcorn included) and we were lucky enough to have a band play one day and a solo guitarist another. Scott goes out of his way to make you comfortable. It was raining when we were watching the band play, he brought us an umbrella to use, very thoughtful. We would recommend this place to everyone, dog friendly, kid friendly, with a play area for both. There are nice tent camping spots as well.
- CChris M.Traveler
Nine Mile Hill
Perfect off the highway spot!
Stayed one night on the way to Colorado. Super easy to find right off the highway and plenty of spots. I was the only one there when I stayed. Highway noise isn’t too much of an issue but I did have some loud and strong winds all night.
Abby S.Traveler
County Road 14, Dexter Creek Backcountry
Super easy close to Orvis Hot Springs
We stayed here for 1 night after visiting Orvis Hot Springs and it was perfect for what we needed. We camped on a flat pull off right after the bridge about 2 minutes before the pin. Great sounds from the flowing river. We arrived at the 10p so just went for something easy. On our way out we saw some cool spots down below by the river.
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Emma T.Traveler
Sunshine Campground
Peaceful camping right outside of Telluride
Beautiful campsite surrounded by aspens and views of Wilson and Sunshine peaks nearby. Clean, quiet, right off of highway 145 but little road noise at the campground.
- aalan C.Traveler
Escalante Canyon Road Dispersed (650 Rd)
Cab be windy in the canyon
Made camp here for 1 night traveling west. Many sites available both by the highway and down in the canyon. Canyon road was in good shape and even the largest RV could go down it. Sites were pretty level. No toilets, etc.
- PPaula R.Guide
Elk Ridge Campground
Very nice
Nice campground with spacious sites. 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. We stayed on D-183 and had a nice view of the mountains and the lake. Definitely one of the best state park campgrounds in Colorado.
- KKaren S.Scout
Stoner RV Resort
Lovely stay
This rv is a lovely oasis for humans and dogs. Scott the host’s mission is to make sure everyone has a great stay.
Amy K.Guide
Blue Lake Trailhead
Quiet spot
The 7 mile road to get here was a little bumpy but doable for any car. No internet but starlink worked great. Plenty of spots before and at the trailhead. Beautiful spot near a creek.
- DDaniel K.Traveler
Escalante Canyon Road Dispersed (650 Rd)
Quiet, reasonably convenient
I was going to head 11 miles down the road but decided I’d rather have WiFi. It was a good call. Just past Labor Day, there were three of us last night about 1/2 mile off the main drag. Enough places to pull off though you can still hear some main road traffic.
The area was clean except one site with broken glass. Clear skies with great stargazing.
No amenities here whatsoever but that’s just fine. Comes with the free price.
- MMichaelRanger
Elk Ridge Campground
Ok for over night stop
Mid week after Labor Day. Site d92. Quiet. Flush restrooms are clean. Water spigots close. Power in site. Close to 550 for easy stop. However sites are small and close together. Somewhat level paved driveway. But site is terraced into the hill. 1 bar lte for T mobile If you were here for the lake it would rate higher.
Jason B.Traveler
Tracking Station Road
Panoramic views of the La Sal’s and the Desert
Easy access. The views are spectacular in every direction. Fire ring available. Be prepared for lots of sun and a bit of wind coming off the peaks behind you. Staying here in early September, no one here at all. Amazing.
- Jacob D.Guide
Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)
Gorgeous Lakes
Amazing views and a heck of a ride in describe this place well. We came on Labor Day weekend and somehow managed a spot at the campsites; only 20 available sites at the lakes so get there early.
Evan B.ScoutBlack Canyon Dispersed Camping
Nice spot
Very close to Black Canyon park, nice private spots, road was a little gutted out but the corolla made it through no problem 🤟. some coyotes howling at night and my site was pretty close to the road
Guide to Nucla
Camping near Nucla, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning views and outdoor adventures. Whether you're into dispersed camping or prefer established campgrounds, there are plenty of options to explore.
What to do
- Hiking: There are numerous trails around the area. Campers have enjoyed the scenic drives and hikes, with one reviewer mentioning, "Amazing scenic drive with camp spots that have great vistas! Dispersed camping at its best!" at Last Dollar Road.
- Fishing: If you’re into fishing, the nearby lakes and rivers provide great opportunities. One camper at The Potholes Recreation Site noted, "This campground is a diamond in the rough, spacious sites, covered tables, bathrooms and great views of a roaring river."
- Wildlife Watching: The area is rich in wildlife. A visitor at Gateway Recreation Area shared, "The beauty of being there alone is worth it," highlighting the peacefulness and wildlife encounters.
What campers like
- Stunning Views: Campers rave about the breathtaking scenery. One reviewer at Caddis Flats said, "Absolutely stunning views. Nothing in the campground is labeled, so it’s kind of pick your own spot."
- Quiet and Seclusion: Many appreciate the peaceful atmosphere. A camper at Black Canyon Dispersed Camping mentioned, "Camp sites are neatly nestled into the trees to provide a decent level of privacy."
- Free Camping: The option for free camping is a big plus. A visitor at Uravan Ballpark Campground noted, "This is a nice campground, easy spot to stay while doing the Rimrocker trail."
What you should know
- Road Conditions: Some roads can be rough. A camper at Last Dollar Road warned, "Do not go if you have a 2WD or a low sitting vehicle. We learned the hard way."
- Limited Amenities: Many campgrounds lack basic facilities. A visitor at Priest Lake Dispersed Camping Area mentioned, "There is a decently clean out-house style bathroom, but it is still just a toilet over a hole in the ground."
- Weather Changes: Be prepared for sudden weather changes. A reviewer at Gateway Recreation Area noted, "The mid-day heat and windstorms are intense, but the beauty of being there alone is worth it."
Tips for camping with families
- Choose Family-Friendly Spots: Look for campgrounds with amenities. A camper at Uravan Ballpark Campground mentioned, "Large cottonwood trees line the bank of the river and provide lots of shade."
- Plan Activities: Bring games and outdoor gear. One family at Caddis Flats enjoyed the river access, saying, "This site was tucked in by the water. No amenities but perfect to put a tent for the night and be close to the river."
- Pack Essentials: Make sure to bring enough food and water. A visitor at The Potholes Recreation Site advised, "Bring tons of water as there is no water access."
Tips from RVers
- Check Vehicle Clearance: Some roads require high clearance. A reviewer at Gateway Recreation Area said, "I took my 2wd hatchback all the way up the canyon."
- Look for Dump Stations: Ensure you know where to dump waste. A camper at Uravan Ballpark Campground appreciated the sanitary dump available.
- Stay Connected: Some areas have limited cell service. A visitor at Black Canyon Dispersed Camping noted, "There was little to no cell service in the area."
Camping near Nucla, Colorado, offers a unique experience with beautiful landscapes and a chance to connect with nature. Just be prepared for the conditions and enjoy the adventure!
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Nucla, CO is Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed) with a 4.4-star rating from 38 reviews.
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