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Best Equestrian Camping near Telluride, CO

113 Reviews

Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort near Mancos provides equestrian-friendly camping approximately 90 minutes from Telluride. The resort features water hookups, electric sites with 50-amp service, and tent camping areas, with amenities including showers, toilets, and waste disposal facilities. Fire rings and picnic tables are available at campsites, and the resort permits pets. Horse owners benefit from the resort's location near several riding trails in the San Juan National Forest. The surrounding terrain offers views of mountain landscapes and access to diverse trail systems. Camping photos and user guides for Telluride, Colorado are available on The Dyrt.

Access to riding trails connects Echo Basin to the broader Mancos and Telluride region trail systems. The campground's proximity to the San Juan National Forest provides numerous bridle paths and equestrian routes through alpine terrain. Dispersed camping options exist at Anvil Dispersed Campground near Silverton, where campers can access multiple riverside sites with hard-packed gravel suitable for horse trailers. Little Molas Lake Campground, located approximately 7 miles south of Silverton at 10,300 feet elevation, offers additional camping near equestrian trail access points. Sites accommodate larger vehicles and trailers, providing sufficient space for horses and equipment. Trail connections to the Colorado Trail from Little Molas Lake create extended riding opportunities through stunning mountain landscapes.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Telluride, Colorado (21)

    1. Little Molas Lake Campground

    14 Reviews
    Silverton, CO
    14 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."

    "This spot would be great for large campers or campers with horses/trailers."

    2. Anvil Dispersed Campground

    3 Reviews
    Silverton, CO
    10 miles
    Website

    "Good road quality, hard packed gravel, river right next to the sites, 14 day camp limit"

    "We stayed two nights next to the creek. It was crowded but still peaceful with beautiful views. There was quite a bit of dust but still worth the stay"

    3. Mill Creek

    9 Reviews
    Lake City, CO
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 642-4953

    $20 / night

    "It is located away from Lake City that it feels quiet and ties neatly into local 4x4 roads and mountain passes."

    "Nestled in pine trees alongside the lake fork of the Gunnison river. Most sites have tons of privacy. All have picnic tables and bear boxes. First-come first-serve. Very clean vault toilet restrooms."

    4. Silver Jack Campground

    5 Reviews
    Ridgway, CO
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 537-8888

    $20 - $275 / night

    "Beautiful area around Silver Jack Reservoir with scrub brush low turning to pine forest and huge aspen glades as you climb."

    "Quite a drive up but well worth it. Nearly in July (Sunday-Tuesday). Aspens everywhere, and trails right off our site. Clean bathrooms easy access to water."

    5. Lower Hermosa Campground

    12 Reviews
    San Juan National Forest, CO
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 247-4874

    $20 / night

    "There is horse/cattle stalls if you need. High elevation and lots of shade. Was a little chilly at night in early may. Close to nice climbing off the 550. Also close to above ground hot spring."

    "Right next to Hermosa Creek trail. Such a beautiful place. The bathrooms are clean, the camp host is an awesome guy. Would definitely stay again."

    6. Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort

    20 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 533-7000

    "Tucked away from the highway and far enough from any big city, you want nature and stars at night? This is the place! We backed up to a huge green field."

    "It is easy to sit back and relax or play a game of pickleball while the squirrels are running around."

    7. Thunder Road Dispersed

    1 Review
    Norwood, CO
    28 miles

    "Thunder Trails are it! Easy to get to, well maintained gravel roads, each site is designated and has a fire ring, super quiet and private, and the trails are fun cross country style loops."

    8. Ute Creek Trailhead #819

    1 Review
    Silverton, CO
    29 miles

    "Used as a horse campground complete with halter point and tack bar with wide open spaced for trailers. Loads of foot and horse trails. High bushes make great wind blocks. Right on the river!"

    9. Target Tree Campground

    14 Reviews
    Mancos, CO
    45 miles
    Website

    $24 / night

    "All kinds of activities are nearby. Spectacular Colorado mountains and scenery. Silverton and the Million Dollar Highway are nearby if you dare."

    "Pros: Really nice big camping spots, pit toilets not too far of a walk, firewood available from hosts, convenient location Cons: first come first served (I think some people missed out even this late"

    10. La Plata County Fairgrounds

    11 Reviews
    Durango, CO
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 382-6468

    $28 / night

    "Not a spectacular view, but 6 large spots close to the free shuttle, bike path and rec center (totally worth the day pass) ."

    "Yes it is dusty and really there is nothing cute about it but you can’t beat the location. We had access to the trails by the river. There are only 6 spots with water and 30 or 50 amp electric."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Telluride, CO

113 Reviews of 21 Telluride Campgrounds

  • 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.

  • Toni K.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 9, 2021

    Lower Hermosa Campground

    Nice shady camp ground

    Very sweet camp hosts that provided water. Clean bathrooms and large camp spots. There is horse/cattle stalls if you need. High elevation and lots of shade. Was a little chilly at night in early may. Close to nice climbing off the 550. Also close to above ground hot spring.

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

    Ute Creek Trailhead #819

    Only ones here, perfect isolation.

    Only people here, but beautiful spot. Woke up with a light dusting of snow but it thawed by 10:30. Bathrooms were clean, unisex toilet last cleaned on oct 2nd, and well stocked. Used as a horse campground complete with halter point and tack bar with wide open spaced for trailers. Loads of foot and horse trails. High bushes make great wind blocks. Right on the river! Pack it in, pack it out.

  • Jess and Jess S.
    Aug. 18, 2024

    Little Molas Lake Campground

    Large spot

    We stumbled upon this campsite through Dyrt. We left on a 10 day honeymoon to the mountains with no real plans. This was our first time to the Silverton area and this spot was perfect for us to spend two nights. The spot we camped at was the first one when you pull in. This spot would be great for large campers or campers with horses/trailers. It had several large pines for us to put our tent between to help with the rain coverage as it rained both nights we were there. This spot is closer to the highway but we weren't there during the day and at night there was not a lot of road noise. We did have to drive to the bathrooms from this site due to the rain and distance. Would stay here again.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Target Tree Campground

    Target tree is an awesome campground at the southwestern edge of the rockies about 25 miles south of Durango

    Target Tree has awesome campsites. It sits between Mesa Verde and Durango and is a perfect launch for this area. All kinds of activities are nearby. Spectacular Colorado mountains and scenery. Silverton and the Million Dollar Highway are nearby if you dare. Fishing everywhere, hiking trails, wildlife, and cool weather.

    Durango has a lot of campgrounds nearby, but they aren't really RV oriented. Target Tree is an excellent RV campground with large sites and plenty of room. The camp host is great, friendly, and helpful.

  • Jason G.
    May. 1, 2021

    Silver Jack Campground

    Great San Juan Getaway

    Beautiful area around Silver Jack Reservoir with scrub brush low turning to pine forest and huge aspen glades as you climb. Highly suggest taking 858/Cimarron road over the pass to highway 50/Cimarron Colorado in the fall due to the extensive Aspen population. This is where I grew up so camped in the area dozens of times at least.

  • M
    Jul. 9, 2022

    Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort

    GORGEOUS Campground!

    Loved loved loved our stay here! Tucked away from the highway and far enough from any big city, you want nature and stars at night? This is the place! We backed up to a huge green field. The gentleman that helped us back our 42 foot rig into our site gave PERFECT directions, telling my husband which was to turn our wheel which make this a first try back in. The owner was the kindest man we enjoyed getting to know. No dog park, but a large open field we're allowed to utilize, letting the pups off leash. They LOVED it! Mesa Verde NP with the cliff dwellings are a short drive away, perfect day trip. We should have stayed here a whole week!

  • Erin S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2023

    Little Molas Lake Campground

    Cool Campsite Outside of Silverton

    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

  • S
    May. 16, 2021

    La Plata County Fairgrounds

    Bare minimums but good location

    This is a small area at the fairgrounds that has space for 6 RVs. All of the sites are back in with 30 amp power and a shared water connection. There are no sewer connections but there are several dump stations in town. There are no showers or restrooms. The sites are gravel and pretty level. Our Verizon and AT&T hotspots both worked well and cell service was good. There is what looks like a maintenance area behind the campground so there was traffic back and forth most of the day that kicked up some dust. It was also a bit noisy. The Durango to Silverton train runs right next to the fairgrounds and that can be a bit noisy too. The Animas River trail is within walking distance. There is also a town trolley service that will take you into the main part of town. The weekends can have events going on which could make it a bit tight to get in and out with your RV. Overall, this was an ok place for a few days but it is certainly nothing fancy. It was very affordable though.

Guide to Telluride

Horse camping in Colorado offers a unique way to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and hit the trails.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities for horse owners

  • Little Molas Lake Campground provides ample space for horse trailers and features large pines for shelter, making it a great choice for those traveling with horses.
  • Ute Creek Trailhead #819 is equipped with a halter point and tack bar, ensuring that your horse has a comfortable stay while you enjoy the surrounding trails.
  • Silver Jack Campground offers spacious sites suitable for both tents and horse trailers, along with easy access to scenic hiking trails.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • At Mill Creek, visitors enjoy the peaceful setting alongside the lake fork of the Gunnison River, perfect for cooling off after a day of riding.
  • Transfer Campground features picnic tables and bear boxes, ensuring a safe and convenient camping experience for horse campers.
  • Thirty Mile is known for its river access and serene atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for those looking to unwind with their horses.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused activities nearby

  • Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort offers a variety of outdoor activities, including trails for horseback riding, ensuring a fun-filled experience for both you and your horse.
  • Mountain Meadow Camp is a hidden gem with close access to trails, lakes, and rivers, providing plenty of opportunities for exploration on horseback.
  • Lower Hermosa Campground is situated near Hermosa Creek trail, making it a great base for horseback riding adventures in the beautiful Colorado wilderness.

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

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