Best Cabin Camping near Silverton, CO

Cabin options near Silverton provide a mix of accommodations ranging from basic to deluxe. Little Molas Lake Campground offers cabin rentals in a scenic mountain setting at 10,300 feet elevation, while Silverton Lakes RV Resort provides cabin accommodations closer to town. Most cabins include electric hookups, heating systems for colder mountain nights, and basic furnishings. The Red Mountain Motel & RV Park features cabins with full utilities and indoor plumbing. Ouray KOA Holiday, located about 30 minutes from Silverton, offers cabin rentals with more amenities than most forest service options. A visitor commented that "the restroom facilities are very nice, new and modern" at Red Mountain's cabin area.

Rustic log cabins and KOA-style cabins represent the primary accommodation types in the region. KOA properties in Ouray and Ridgway offer standardized cabin layouts with predictable amenities, while independent operations like Red Mountain Motel provide unique cabin configurations. Most locations require advance reservations, especially during summer months when tourism peaks. Pet policies vary by property, with many allowing pets for an additional fee. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, cabin sites at Silverton Lakes RV Resort operate seasonally, "closing September 29 for the season," making advance planning essential for fall visits.

Cabin guests should plan to bring bedding, pillows, and cooking supplies as these items are not typically provided. Ouray KOA and Ridgway State Park cabins include beds but require visitors to bring linens and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, with some offering only outdoor fire rings and others providing indoor kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Most campgrounds with cabins have on-site stores selling firewood and basic supplies. The 4J+1+1 RV Park includes market facilities for guests staying in their cabin units. Restroom and shower access depends on cabin type, with KOA properties generally offering the most complete bathroom facilities near their cabin accommodations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Silverton, Colorado (48)

    1. Little Molas Lake Campground

    14 Reviews
    Silverton, CO
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 884-2512

    "Nice little campground on the Million Dollar Highway heading between Durango and Silverton, with the Colorado Trail passing right through the campground."

    "Beautiful campsite with easy access to lots of fun trails, including the CO trail. Only a short drive from Silverton and an hour or so outside Durango"

    2. 4J + 1+ 1 RV Park

    19 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 325-4418

    $28 - $50 / night

    "Spots are a bit cramped but absolutely gorgeous with the river running right behind. Bathrooms are huge and clean. Everything is gravel so if that ain’t your thing, look elsewhere."

    "Town and the pool are within walking distance, showers are great and there are coin operated laundry facilities. Ice and propane available."

    3. Ouray Riverside Resort

    20 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 325-4523

    $50 - $99 / night

    "Nestled in a valley with beautiful view next to Uncompahgre River with wonderful walking path. Gravel parking right off hwy 550. Laundry, showers, restaurant."

    "They have a large facility with RV sites, look liked some small cabins to rent, restaurant, laundry mat and probably some other things we didn’t get a chance to see. Also had propane fill-up on site."

    4. Silverton Lakes RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    Silverton, CO
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (970) 387-9888

    "I have stayed at this campground several times while in Silverton Colorado. This campground is located on the edge of Silverton, about 1 mile from the downtown business district."

    "Silverton Lakes might be the best option in Silverton. Most sites are spacious. The majority of campers here were off-roading, either with Jeeps or SxS."

    5. Ouray KOA

    25 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    19 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 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."

    6. Red Mountain Motel & RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Silverton, CO
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 387-5512

    "We were able to put out our slides with a wooden picnic table available between the sites with a good 4-5 ft on each side of the table. We are 41 feet in length and pull a 30ft trailer."

    "The views are awesome and you're right in the middle of everything, edge of townzl, minutes drive to forest service access, rivers all around, and lakes not far away."

    7. Elk Ridge Campground — Ridgway State Park

    33 Reviews
    Ridgway, CO
    29 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."

    8. Ouray KOA Holiday

    4 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 325-4736

    "Stayed at a small back-in site with 30 amp & electric in our camper van. The site had a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. Loved that they had a store, laundry room, and firewood for sale."

    "We had a great stay in a cabin for our little family and a tent for our other family party. Near each other and close to the bathrooms and playground. Kids loved the playground and jump pad!"

    9. Durango North-Riverside KOA

    15 Reviews
    Cascade, CO
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 247-4499

    "RV sites, some tent sites and cabins. Cabins have a single and a bunk, power, porch light, picnic tables and firepit. Office has firewood. Bathrooms are stall, showers are stall/ curtained."

    "Outside of Durango, away from the road, all you hear is the river running by. The sites are all large and the grounds are immaculate. We stayed 5 nights and were very sad to leave."

    10. Dakota Terraces Campground — Ridgway State Park

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

    $36 - $90 / night

    "Power hook-ups were nice, but no water hook-ups during “winter” months."

    "A great eat location to call home while exploring the area. Nice views at camp. Clean restrooms and showers!"

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Cabin Reviews near Silverton, CO

370 Reviews of 48 Silverton Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Cale  D.
    May. 2, 2020

    Durango North-Riverside KOA

    Clean KOA

    RV sites, some tent sites and cabins. Cabins have a single and a bunk, power, porch light, picnic tables and firepit. Office has firewood. Bathrooms are stall, showers are stall/ curtained. Camp was clean and well kept. We brought a small grill and scavenged rocks to set it on; ate like kings. Great views of star as from this elevation.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • J
    Sep. 7, 2021

    Priest Gulch Campground and RV Park Cabins and Lodge

    Perfection at Priest Gulch

    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. They also offer free firewood, shower facilities, and laundry along with a camp store. The property is immaculately maintained and all the hosts are kind, warm, and helpful. The RV spaces are quite close together, but there are no generators and the camp strictly enforced quiet hours. We found it to be extremely calm and relaxing with our spot right on the Animas River.

  • C
    Sep. 26, 2021

    Ouray Riverside Resort

    Beautiful Ouray

    Nestled in a valley with beautiful view next to Uncompahgre River with wonderful walking path. Gravel parking right off hwy 550. Laundry, showers, restaurant. Primitive cabins and fully equipped cabins. Very friendly staff. Pet friendly. Close to uptown shopping and eating & grocery store. Pull thru and back in sites. Overflow parking for extra vehicles for a charge. Down side-you have to trailer to trailheads for SXS riding. Most tail heads are small parking areas but the riding in the mountains is priceless. Been here twice, same site and would go again.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 29, 2025

    Durango RV Resort

    Oasis RV Resort - Check Satellite View

    Very nice RV / Cabin / Tent resort in Durango, CO. Full service, laundry facilities, pickleball court, grills in the public area, pool during summer months. We chose a mountain view site, which does have lovely views, but the reason for the review title is it is directly above the freeway and we needed earplugs for the traffic noise. Amending to note it is a very well-maintained RV=tent/cabin park, clean restrooms, clearly marked laundry, friendly staff.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2018

    Little Molas Lake Campground

    Busy campground on the Colorado Trail

    Nice little campground on the Million Dollar Highway heading between Durango and Silverton, with the Colorado Trail passing right through the campground. There is a main road with sites spread out over a few close ridges, and a small loop that ends in at the day use parking and vault toilet. It seemed that the “group” sites were closest to the vault toilets next to the day use parking, which could present an issue as it was very busy. The “group” sites were very crowded, which could have been just too many people in a small area, or the area could have been just too small.  Sites further away from the toilets were more spacious, but no site was huge. All sites seemed to have good hammocking trees. It seemed the best sites were the ones closest to the entrance: the parking pads were up next to the road and the tent pads and fire rings were set back from the road down a steepish grade. This was a great spot to camp as a home base for hiking the Colorado Trail. There are great trails heading out of the campground in both directions. The usual picnic tables and fire pits could be found at all sites we looked at.

  • Jared W.
    Mar. 29, 2022

    Dakota Terraces Campground — Ridgway State Park

    Awesome Winter Spot

    My wife and I stayed here in March of 2022. The campground was awesome and there didn’t seem to be a bad spot in the entire loop. Good views of the San Juan Mountains to the south! Power hook-ups were nice, but no water hook-ups during “winter” months. 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. The dump station was also nice, but no running water there during the winter either.

    The location of this place was perfect for us as we were there for skiing; One hour from Telluride, one hour from Silverton, and only 30 minutes from the Red Mountain backcountry skiing area.

    Ridgway Colorado is only a few miles down the road if you need gas or supplies, and Ouray is just past that if you’re looking for great restaurants and breweries.


Guide to Silverton

Cabin camping options near Silverton, Colorado operate at elevations above 10,000 feet, creating distinct seasonal considerations. Winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing, while summer highs rarely exceed 80°F. Most rental cabins in the San Juan Mountains region have limited availability from late May through early October, with several properties closing by late September.

What to do

Hiking from cabin sites: Little Molas Lake Campground offers direct access to the Colorado Trail. As camper Diego R. notes, "Quiet site 12000 feet or so in the San Juan national forest" provides an excellent basecamp for trail exploration.

Train viewing: Cabin accommodations at Red Mountain Motel & RV Park position visitors to witness the historic Durango-Silverton narrow gauge railroad. "The campground has a train that comes in from Durango once a day. It's fun to watch and the mountain with the bridle vail waterfall," reports camper don D.

River activities: Many Silverton-area cabin rentals provide access to mountain waterways. At Ouray Riverside Resort, cabin guests appreciate "the river walk into town is so beautiful!" according to Kelsey C., making water access convenient for fishing or shoreline exploration.

What campers like

Mountain views: Little Molas Lake Campground cabins sit at 10,300 feet with panoramic vistas. Christopher K. describes the setting as "a very beautiful section of the Rockies. It is about 7 miles south of Silverton Co above 10,000 ft."

Proximity to town: Cabin accommodations near Silverton offer convenience to local services. At Silverton Lakes RV Resort, Dean W. notes it is "located on the edge of Silverton, about 1 mile from the downtown business district" and features "quick access to the ATV/Jeep Trails, Hiking trails, Historic sites, and businesses."

Clean facilities: Cabin guests consistently mention facility quality as important. At 4J + 1+ 1 RV Park, campers appreciate "clean bathrooms, free showers, playground, and beautiful creek side camping," according to JJ V., which enhances the cabin experience.

What you should know

Seasonal closures: Many cabin rentals close by early autumn. Timothy L. notes that Silverton Lakes "Closes Tomorrow September 29 for the season," indicating the shortened operational window compared to lower-elevation facilities.

Weather fluctuations: Even summer cabin stays require preparation for cold nights. Kevin G. reported that at Red Mountain, "We were here in mid-September and the temps got down into the 30's at night. Owners required disconnecting water at night to prevent their water pipes from freezing."

Noise factors: Highway proximity affects some cabin locations. Julie F. mentioned that at Ouray Riverside Resort, "The RV park is so noisy. So much come and go through the park which is gravel so it's noisy, also close to the hwy which is non stop."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Ouray KOA Holiday offers amenities specifically for families. Ruth observed, "Kids loved the playground and jump pad! Close by to Ouray for great SXS and off-road trails." The presence of dedicated recreational spaces makes this cabin location popular for family stays.

Swimming options: Dakota Terraces cabins provide water access for children. Kristin K. shared, "The beach was within a bike ride or a walk from our site. Most sites have a covered picnic table which was very helpful during the frequent light rain showers."

Educational opportunities: Mining history surrounds Silverton cabin locations. Dean W. noted that at Silverton Lakes, families have "quick access to the ATV/Jeep Trails, Hiking trails, Historic sites, and businesses in the area," creating learning opportunities about the region's past.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: Many cabin sites also accommodate RVs but require preparation. At Dakota Terraces Campground, Ursula advised, "Needed all our levelers as the site is sloped downhill," indicating the terrain challenges.

Connectivity issues: Work-from-cabin visitors should note internet limitations. Kevin G. reported at Red Mountain, "Strong cell signal from all three major providers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Verizon got a bit slow at night, but during the day otherwise all three were great."

Accessibility: Winter conditions impact vehicle access to cabins near Silverton. Alice S. noted that 4J+1+1 RV Park is valuable because "If you don't have a 4x4 this is the place to stay," suggesting better access than more remote cabin options during snowy conditions.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Silverton, CO is Little Molas Lake Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 14 reviews.

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