Best RV Parks & Resorts near Powderhorn, CO
RV parks near Powderhorn include Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch, which operates from May to October with both 30-amp and 50-amp full hookup sites that accommodate larger motorhomes. Mountain Time RV Park (formerly Tall Texan) offers 103 sites with electric, water and sewer connections, plus pull-through options for big rigs. "They have a great staff that is friendly and always accessible! We have a back-in site but they have pull throughs also," noted one visitor about Mountain Time. Gunnison Lakeside Resort provides full-hookup RV sites with 50-amp service and big rig access, while Elk Creek Campground features concrete pads with electric hookups though without sewer connections at individual sites.
Navigating into several mountain RV parks requires careful planning due to steep grades and tight turns. Most campgrounds in the region close for winter, typically operating from May through October, with Blue Mesa and Gunnison Lakeside both closing by mid-October. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area - at Blue Mesa "cell service with Verizon and T-Mobile is non-existent," while other parks report adequate connectivity. Dump stations are available at most established RV parks, though visitors to Elk Creek should note the absence of water hookups at sites. Between the more developed parks near Gunnison and those in Ouray, pet policies generally allow leashed dogs, with dedicated pet areas at some locations. Propane refill services are limited, so arriving with full tanks is recommended.