Best Cabin Camping near Rio Grande National Forest

Rio Grande National Forest is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Rio Grande National Forest is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Colorado camping adventure.

Best Cabin Sites Near Rio Grande National Forest (42)

    1. South Fork Lodge & RV Park

    5 Reviews
    South Fork, CO
    4 miles
    +1 (719) 873-5303

    "Only an hour from the Sand Dunes, 45 min from Creede, and close to Three Barrel Brewing Co!

    The cabin was perfect, full bathroom, half kitchen, and plenty of sweetness that makes you feel cozy!"

    "Great RV park everything works as it should. You're spaced out so you're not on top of your neighbors. Everything is well maintained. The owners are wonderful people as well."

    2. Grandview Cabins and RV

    3 Reviews
    South Fork, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 873-5541

    "The RV park is extremely quiet and pet friendly. We extremely enjoyed our three day stay."

    "RV park is well maintained with big areas for dogs to play. Close to grocery and restaurants, hiking, fishing, ATV! Internet is not great. ATT Cell phone coverage sporadic."

    3. South Fork Campground

    4 Reviews
    South Fork, CO
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 873-5500

    $29 - $42 / night

    "South Fork is on the East side of Wolf Creek Pass, which is a beautiful, steep, drive.  The best part about the area is the ample amount of fishing. "

    "Nestled next to the Rio Grande River hand its gorgeous. This is the Rio Grande in Colorado so there's plenty of running water for tubing, rafting and fishing."

    4. Riverbend Resort

    2 Reviews
    South Fork, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 621-6512

    "Start your Colorado Fly Fishing vacation right outside your door with 3/4 miles of private river frontage stocked with trophy-sized rainbow trout, plus may other nearby streams and lakes."

    5. Ute Bluff Lodge

    2 Reviews
    South Fork, CO
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 873-5595

    "This place has a few cabins and a hotel on site

    Probably twenty sites 30amp and 50 amp

    Checked in to do laundry and take care of some online business before heading out to go boondocking Has great"

    6. Chinook Cabins & RV Park

    1 Review
    South Fork, CO
    4 miles
    +1 (719) 873-1707

    $44 / night

    "The cabins are nice but definitely not luxurious. Kids can ride bikes around the property. There is a basketball hoop and tether ball."

    7. Rainbow Lodge RV Park

    1 Review
    South Fork, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 873-5571

    "Triple hookup and WiFi."

    8. Pagosa Riverside Campground

    28 Reviews
    Pagosa Springs, CO
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 264-5874

    "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."

    "It started with a great experience booking the site. We were making some last-minute travel plans, and the PRC folks helped us find a perfect site on short notice."

    9. Antlers Rio Grande Lodge and RV Park

    5 Reviews
    City of Creede, CO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 658-2423

    "The sites are closer than prefer but it has concrete pads with a table. Full hookups."

    "Full hookups, concrete slab, picnic table and pretty roomy. Fly fishing on the Rio Grande is just steps away. The restaurant there is very good! Reservations are recommended."

    10. Elwood Cabin

    2 Reviews
    South Fork, CO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 274-8971

    $50 / night

    "A small cabin with 2 bunk beds, two burner propane stove a few propane lights, an outhouse and plenty of firewood for the fireplace! Also has an outdoor fire pit and good views."

    "I have stayed in this cabin many times! It is located 18 miles off the paved road "HWY 160" there is no reception of any type... HEAVEN!!!"

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Cabin Reviews near Rio Grande National Forest

129 Reviews of 42 Rio Grande National Forest Campgrounds


  • Sean G.
    Aug. 8, 2021

    Elwood Cabin

    Elevation at Eleven Thousand

    A small cabin with 2 bunk beds, two burner propane stove a few propane lights, an outhouse and plenty of firewood for the fireplace! Also has an outdoor fire pit and good views.

  • Beth B.
    Aug. 16, 2018

    The Last Resort RV Park & Campground

    Beautiful views and a relaxing environment.

    The Last Resort is a lovely RV Park and campground on the Blanco River off Highway 84 between Chama, New Mexico and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. There are full RV hook ups in the loop and partial hook up by the river. The Bunk House is a small cabin with a queen bed and electricity. Many great tent camping sites. There is a nice Bathhouse with a full kitchen, bathrooms with showers and a coin operated washer/dryer. They are open year round, free wifi and pets welcome. There is a small store with ice, sodas, snacks, fishing tackle, RV supplies, and toiletries.

    This is our 3rd summer at the Last Resort. It's a very laid back place with 2 playgrounds and plenty of activities for kids - horse shoes, volleyball, tether ball, etc. They have a nice 4th of July celebration, potluck dinners and camp fires. There are often horses (and a goat) on the property and plenty of space to take a nice walk. This year, we saw a lot of Canada geese and there are also chickens and ducks. We really love watching the many hummingbirds and hanging out by the river. Lots of campers like to fish or float down the river on inner tubes.

    Well maintained, beautiful and friendly hosts make for a wonderful place to stay.

  • L
    Sep. 28, 2020

    Elkhorn RV Resort

    Great spot in Lake City

    This is our first visit to Lake City so I've nothing to compare it to, but I loved this RVPark. Linda was gracious and accommodating. Bathrooms were spotless AND warm. We are at tail end of season so the park was not full at all, but even if it had been there are tables and trees between each site keeping from feeling claustrophobic. We drove past the other RV Park in town - on Henson Creek - you are on the river, but also on the highway and it was packed in. Elk Horn is off the highway nestled against the mountain, and just 4 block walk to "down town" Lake City. Highly recommend this spot. Call to make reservations. Linda gets right back to you. We also stayed on one of the cabins to give kids more trailer room. You provide the top bedding, but there was a queen bed and a bunk (so 4 could sleep easy). No bathrooms in the cabin but your close to the bathrooms.

  • Amy & Stu B.
    Jul. 29, 2022

    South Fork Lodge & RV Park

    Gravel pit, no bathroom, no amenities, ATV heavy

    This is been one of my least favorite spots to stay thus far. This park has no bathrooms, no laundry, no fire pits… Nothing but a picnic table. It is fully gravel, sites weren’t level, and very loud early mornings with all of the ATV activity. I think it is far too expensive for the stay. The staff is nice, and it’s family owned—but everything else, including the location pretty much sucked. I really think it’s worth it to find another park around the area to stay.

    We had full hook ups. WiFi didn’t work and no Phone service.

  • Andrew R.
    Jul. 13, 2017

    Fitton Guard Station Cabin

    Proposal Spot

    I proposed to my fiancé here. You can hike or OHV about a mile to the old ranger cabin in the bowl of a green valley. Cattle graze around the cabin and marmots dig around. The cabin is filled with four bunks beds, a good wood stove, and oil, paper towels, and bottles of stream water for boiling, all left by previous campers. There's a fire ring and makeshift bench outside, and the whole thing is ringed by a wooden fence. Worth the price, a very peaceful place.

  • Hayley K.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2019

    South Fork Lodge & RV Park

    Cutest Cabin Ever!

    This place was magical. It was the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary! Only an hour from the Sand Dunes, 45 min from Creede, and close to Three Barrel Brewing Co!

    The cabin was perfect, full bathroom, half kitchen, and plenty of sweetness that makes you feel cozy!

  • Amy & Stu B.
    Jul. 22, 2022

    Blue Spruce RV Park & Cabins

    Not my favorite

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

    After having traveled to many RV parks over the past few months there were some things I really disliked. People were walking through our site constantly and in droves.. between our rig and tow vehicle, in front of our RV door, behind our rv with all our hookups and equipment. I hated the lack of privacy and the fear that folks would step on our hooks ups, etc. even when I was outside stretching and doing yoga, folks piled on through, it was uncomfortable and a very weird culture. We kept asking folks to walk around, but it literally happened every few minutes with adults, children, groups.. we eventually gave up. That weird taboo-ish rv culture continued in many aspects throughout our stay.

    The bathrooms had two shower stalls and showers for each sex—nothing for non-binary folks. This did not meet the needs of the entire camp ground—and they were closed as the office was closed (all night into the morning). Bathrooms are not ADA accessible nor for anyone who struggles with stairs.

    We used laundry facilities which were nice and refilled on propane. Both easy processes!

    Each site had a fire ring, picnic table and concrete slab. No Verizon service at all.

    A gorgeous nearby hike, see videos!

  • A
    May. 29, 2023

    Grandview Cabins and RV

    Peaceful

    The RV park is extremely quiet and pet friendly. We extremely enjoyed our three day stay. We have already started planning for a return trip.  They also have cabins for people to stay in it, traveling without their RV/tent. 

  • K
    Jun. 28, 2016

    Ponderosa Campground

    Secluded Campsite.

    This campsite is only accessible via boat. There are two fire pits. The land is flat compared to other sites at the Reservoir. Most of the ground is covered with sand. The mosquitoes were not too terrible even though we were right by the water. There are no bathroom facilities just nature. It is a nice quiet cove with amazing views. The stars and the moon light up the sky. I highly recommend staying there if you have boat access. It is secluded and private.


Guide to Rio Grande National Forest

Cabin camping near Rio Grande National Forest offers a serene escape into nature, with cozy accommodations surrounded by stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures.

Explore the Great Outdoors with Fishing and Hiking

  • Enjoy fishing right outside your door at Bruce Spruce Ranch, where the San Juan National Forest provides ample opportunities for anglers.
  • Experience breathtaking hikes near Elwood Cabin, located in a peaceful area perfect for exploring the natural beauty of the region.
  • The Fitton Guard Station Cabin is nestled in a green valley, ideal for hiking and enjoying the tranquility of the outdoors.

Cabin Camping Prices and Amenities

  • Prices for cabin camping can range from $50 to $150 per night, depending on the location and amenities offered.
  • South Fork Lodge & RV Park features cozy cabins with full hookups and easy access to local attractions.
  • At Chinook Cabins & RV Park, you’ll find well-maintained cabins that cater to families and groups, providing a comfortable stay.

Local Attractions and Unique Experiences

  • Visit the nearby Treasure Falls, just a short drive from Aspen Ridge Cabins, where you can enjoy stunning views and a refreshing hike.
  • Experience the charm of Pagosa Springs while staying at Grandview Cabins and RV, known for its beautiful scenery and outdoor activities.
  • The Broken Arrow Ranch offers a unique experience with farm-fresh eggs available for purchase, enhancing your stay in the heart of nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Rio Grande National Forest?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Rio Grande National Forest is South Fork Lodge & RV Park with a 4.2-star rating from 5 reviews.

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