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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Purgatory, CO

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Several RV parks near Purgatory provide varying accommodations for motorhomes and travel trailers. Alpen Rose RV Park offers 100 sites with electric hookups (30/50 amp), water, sewer connections, and showers, operating from April through October. Sites are equipped with picnic tables on gravel pads that can accommodate large vehicles. "Very nice campground overall and staff is very nice as well. It's only about 15 minutes from the Durango train, which was awesome," noted one camper about their stay at Alpen Rose. Blue Spruce RV Park & Cabins features full hookup sites with 50-amp service under shade trees, though some visitors find the spaces closely situated. Durango RV Park accommodates big rigs with pull-through sites and includes 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections, while Westerly RV Park provides similar hookups with trash service.

Full hookup availability varies significantly between parks in the region, with most offering at minimum electric and water connections. Cell service ranges from excellent at parks closer to Durango to spotty coverage at higher elevations, with one reviewer mentioning good Verizon reception at Blue Spruce despite limited service on approaching roads. Many parks require advance reservations during summer and fall seasons, particularly on weekends. Pets are allowed at most facilities, though policies vary regarding designated exercise areas. Dump stations are available at several parks, while others like Durango Ranch RV Resort operate seasonally with more limited amenities. Some RV sites may require leveling blocks, as one visitor mentioned needing "ONE block on our front passenger tire to keep from hanging by our jack" at a nearby park.

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Best RV Sites Near Purgatory, Colorado (185)

    1. Alpen Rose RV Park

    17 Reviews
    Durango, CO
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 247-5540

    $65 - $1 / night

    "Its only aboht 15 minutes from the Durango train, which was awesome, and has nice ammenities, though the cafe and pool are closed now (oct)."

    "Park has great clean facilities. Lots of shade trees, pickle ball court. Huge dog run area out front."

    2. Westerly RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Durango, CO
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 247-1275

    $42 - $54 / night

    "This is a simple campground, no bathrooms or showers, but they do have full laundry facilities. Westerly is a small 24 spot full hook up RV park on the north end of Durango Colorado."

    "The campsite was pretty basic but it was a short drive to purgatory ski resort and across the street from a hot springs resort."

    3. Outdoorsy Bayfield

    6 Reviews
    Bayfield, CO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 884-2475

    $35 - $999 / night

    "They have wifi hotspots throughout the park so it works on all corners."

    "There are an abundance of flowers, streams, fishing areas, and walking trails. Gravel sites are very level. All hookups are available at every site, including cable TV."

    4. Durango Ranch RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Durango, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 946-8924

    $69 - $82 / night

    "Beautiful country and Mountain View’s. Do not be mislead by Google. They show this as a hay field. It is much more. Large level sites, Good water pressure 30/50 amp service. Separate dog run."

    "Tanner and everyone we met at Durango Ranch RV Resort was simply top notch."

    5. Blue Spruce RV Park & Cabins

    7 Reviews
    Cascade, CO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 884-2641

    "We stayed at blue spruce for a week while working remotely which required good cell coverage."

    "Good location, excellent WiFi, good staff! Full hookups and trees/ shade. Lots of options to stay—cabins, RVs, etc."

    6. Stoner RV Resort

    21 Reviews
    Dolores, CO
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 882-0120

    $30 - $60 / night

    "Large grassy area in the center for kids to play, pavilion with live music plus group fire pits to sit around in the large swing seating. Two small dog parks with seating and shade."

    "There was a fire pit, fire wood, bbq, table and chair swing at the camp spot."

    7. Durango RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Durango, CO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 247-5199

    8. Priest Gulch Campground and RV Park Cabins and Lodge

    13 Reviews
    San Juan National Forest, CO
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 562-3810

    "There are only 4 tent sites and they are all wonderful; right next to the river! Bathroom/showers are very clean, but a bit of a walk from the tent sites."

    "Priest Gulch Campground is a privately owned campground/RV park. They have 98 RV sites with full hookups along with tent spaces and 8 cabins available for rent."

    9. Sky Ute Casino Resort

    2 Reviews
    Bayfield, CO
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 563-7777

    "Clean sites, large enough for big rigs, full hookups, and great staff! Thanks for the fun!"

    "No grass at the sites, but lots of grass all around. The laundry is located beside the pool - you can swim while waiting for our laundry."

    10. Mesa Verde RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    30 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!"

    "This is a beautiful, maintained campground right outside of Mesa Verde National Park. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. The gentleman even escorted us to our site."

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  • Mark The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2021

    Outback RV

    Small, laid back campground with full hookups

    This is a small campground, only 8 sites, outside of Cortez, CO with easy access to Mesa Verde National Park and to Cortez for supplies.  It is a gravel lot with each site being a pull through; big rig friendly (45'x75').  There are shared covered picnic tables.  Full hookups with 20/30/50 electric.  We had good AT&T cell coverage.  The property is surrounded by BLM land and close to Phil's World with bike trails.  It is centrally located for all of the areas attractions: Mesa Verde, Canyons of the Ancients, Hovenweep, Telluride, Durango (Durango to Silverton scenic train).  There are weekly and monthly rates which reduces the nightly rate.  The owner, Bill, was very nice and even stopped by with local brochures and maps.  We will definitely stop here again when out this way.

  • S
    May. 9, 2021

    Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park

    Great place to explore Mesa Verde National Park

    This is a good-sized campground consisting of several different one-way paved loops for access. Most of the sites are back in but there are some pull throughs. There are a mix of tent and RV camping sites. Flush toilet restrooms are available and there are showers and a laundry a few miles away where the café, store, and gas station are located. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring that can also be used for grilling. One section provides full hookups but most of the sites are for dry camping. There are several dump stations with fresh water available in the park. The information on the campground indicates 30 feet as the maximum size but some sites will accommodate rigs to 40 feet. Most of the sites are pretty level and are typically grass but a few have gravel. The area consists of small oak trees but only a few sites have shade. Our Verizon and AT&T hotspots did not work in the campground. Cell service was spotty and that was true through the national park. There is wifi in the campground that was pretty good most of the time. Good enough for email but not usually enough for streaming.

  • Robert G.
    May. 18, 2021

    Mancos State Park Campground

    Great small lake

    Mancos State Park has no-wake boating and is well-known for fishing, especially rainbow trout, a few brownies and yellow perch. There are 33 campsites on two sides of the lake, plus two all-season yurts. During the winter, it is a great place to use as a base for cross country skiing.

    It is near the La Plata range to the east, and Mesa Verde National Park to the southwest. Durango is about 45 minutes to the east, and the City of Cortez about 25 minutes to the west. Telluride ski resort is about a two-hour drive. Both Cortez and Durango are full-service cities, with multiple supermarkets, other chains, etc. The town of Mancos, about a 12-minute drive from the park, has a full-service sit-down restaurant/bakery, a natural foods store, other restaurants, a community grocery store, shops, modern library and other amenities.

    The park adjoins the San Juan National Forest, including multiple hiking trails, the Chicken Creek cross country ski area, the Sawtooth and Millwood trails, and other trails. The nearby forest (about a mile up the road) has dispersed camping as well as organized campgrounds accessible by a paved road.

    There also is a dude ranch next to the park, and the approximate 1-mile trail around the park takes hikers over some beautiful scenery. There are no corrals, but horses are allowed on specific trails.

    None of the campsites currently have water or electric hookups, but potable water is available at several connections on the east (main) side of the park. While there is no public WiFi, cell signals are strong.

  • Julia M.
    Nov. 10, 2020

    Oasis RV Resort and Cottages

    Nice site layout; Enjoyable stay! - THIS IS NOT KOA! NOW CALLED OASIS RV

    CUSTOMER SERVICE: Friendly staff; shuffled our stay around so we could extend and not relocate during the week. 

    WIFI/ CELL SERVICE: Camp wifi and speed seemed to work really well! I could use email and stream videos with no delay; however we used a hot spot for work calls to be more clear, but their wifi probably could have been fine to do so. 2 of 4 bars AT&T but calls came in fine throughout the entire park. 

    SITE: Pretty campground layout. Love the"S" curved pull thru sites. We had an"S" shaped site with nice privacy and ease of arriving and leaving because of design. The sites all seemed to be nicely spaced from one another and private even though you are nearby. There were some views and there were a few pretty fall trees and a vacant pasture to look at while sitting at the picnic table. A small creek flows along the edge of site 23. Full hookup; level site; heated water so didn't have to worry about pipes freezing during stay; fire pit; grill; full sun site; rock roads but well maintained and not too dusty; light road noise. I'm sure the sites closer to the highway are louder near the campground entrance; no bugs in October that we experienced. 

    OTHER: Nearby Walmart and shopping center. About 20 min drive from Historic Downtown; about 5 minutes from Anytime Fitness gym. Laundry room was small and they didn't clean our clothes very well, but it was kept clean.

  • Joseph W.
    Jul. 26, 2020

    Pagosa Riverside Campground

    River, Lakeside and Wooded Sites

    This is a well maintained campgrounds with great friendly staff. The San Juan River and small lake are on property. We are in spot #40 a large pull through with electric and water only. Dump station available on property too, most spots are full service. Dog friendly and great paths around lake in which to walk your dog. Wifi throughout park and I have two bars of cell service with Verizon.

  • CC C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 26, 2021

    Lost Trail

    Lovely site near the Rio Grande

    Most sites are Park and walk into fire pit and table area. A few scattered back-in sites. No pull through. Nice wooden picnic tables, men and women’s bathrooms. Level tent sites, water pump on site but nothing available in October. No cell service. Loads of down wood for collection. Close to river access

  • J
    Aug. 3, 2020

    Pagosa Riverside Campground

    Family campground

    We lucked on a pull through spot without reservations, very friendly office crew drove us to the spot. Full hookups & Wi-Fi. Right on the river with benches spread out to enjoy the scenery. Small little pond people were fishing not many catching. The sites are pretty close together but do come with picnic table and fire ring. Very close to town fun little place

  • B
    Jul. 2, 2021

    Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort

    Big rig friendly

    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

  • Thanh H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Kendall Camping Area

    Fee camping with cell signal

    , 30 minutes from Purgatory Ski Resort. There's 1 toilet, no tp. Can get busy. If you're lucky, try to get a spot right next to the creek, it's beautiful

Guide to Purgatory

Explore the stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures that await you with RV camping near Purgatory, Colorado. This area offers a variety of campgrounds equipped with essential amenities and activities for a memorable stay.

Access to Scenic Trails and Outdoor Activities

  • The Oasis RV Resort and Cottages provides easy access to hiking trails and beautiful views, making it a great base for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort features a massive field for dogs to play off-leash and offers numerous outdoor activities for all ages.
  • At United Campground of Durango, you can enjoy the convenience of being just a short drive from downtown Durango, where you can explore local attractions and dining options.

Affordable RV Park Options

  • Prices for RV parks in the area typically range from $30 to $80 per night, depending on the amenities offered.
  • Alpen Rose RV Park is known for its clean facilities and friendly staff, providing a great value for your stay.
  • Westerly RV Park offers a budget-friendly option with full hookups and is conveniently located near hot springs.

Well-Equipped Campgrounds with Essential Amenities

  • Most parks, like HTR Durango Campground, have electrical and sewer hookups, ensuring a comfortable stay for RV travelers.
  • Sky Ute Casino Resort features full hookups and a range of amenities, including a nearby casino for entertainment.
  • Durango Ranch RV Resort is well-maintained and offers clean bathroom facilities, making it a highly rated choice for visitors.

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