Best Glamping near Whitewater, CO

For those who want to experience Whitewater, but still want the creature comforts of home, consider glamping for your trip. Glamping near Whitewater, CO is a great way to go camping with the tastes of home. These scenic and easy to access Colorado glamping locations are perfect for any adventurer.

Best Glamping Sites Near Whitewater, CO (16)

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112 Reviews of 16 Whitewater Campgrounds


  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
    Oct. 18, 2024

    North Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

    High Altitude Beauty

    As locals, we love the North Rim of BCNP. It's closed from November through April/May. Can be surprisingly cold in May with temps below freezing. Lots of interesting fellow campers as many are big wall climbers from all over the globe. The nature trail in the campground offers nice viewpoints. The trail to Explanation Point is a level and very beautiful 5k hike, BUT no dogs. Same goes for Green Mountain trail past the point. The SOB trail starts from the road near the campground and is a difficult route dropping a few thousand feet, rocky, and steep with poison ivy to greet you near the bottom. Rewards are in store for the hearty hikers with great trout fishing a super river access. Campground is tight for spaces, some are not pull through. Gravel biking during winter closures on the roads in BCNP is full of wildlife and wonder.

  • Daniel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Creek RV Park
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Cedar Creek RV Park

    Not bad

    We stated here one night arriving without a reservation. The office was closed and no one was answering the phone but we were able to register for a site online. That worked reasonably well and we had a quiet relaxing evening. The RV sites are all on gravel but there is a large grassy area near the office. The site is on the edge of town but was fairly quiet.

    Nice clean laundry and restrooms. Good base for exploring Black Canyon NP.

  • Eric S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buckeye Reservoir
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Buckeye Reservoir

    Big Fish & Fun times at Buckeye!

    We went to Buckeye with six families and somewhere between 10 and 12 kids(The oldest being Nine years old) to celebrate one of the kiddo's 7th birthday. We camped at the group site, which was a big enough place for all of us. We had a mix of camp setups- including a Class B RV, a pop, a hybrid travel trailer, and three or four tents. There was a large common area with plenty of built-in picnic tables and a very large fire pit. All for only$50 a night! The lake was beautiful, and we fished, Sup’d, and swam in the refreshingly cold water. 

    There are some monster Rainbow Trout in the lake, and we had fun catching a few with the kids on fly rods, but there were a lot of other campers having good luck with spinner rods. The area also has a good mountain bike trail that us adults enjoyed. The Mtn bike ride starts and ends from the campground, taking you across the border into Utah and then swings back towards CO on a ridge that offers an incredible panorama of the lake and red rock cliffs. The trail is primarily double-track, and we bumped into a few ATVs along the way. 

    Overall, if you’re going with a large group, you 100% should book the group site, which is also separated from all the other single campsites. 

    We’ll be back! Buckeye is about a 2.5-hour drive from Telluride, where our group lives, and a 1.5-hour drive from Moab, UT.

    Lastly, if you're looking to stay connected, there is no cell service or wifi(I have Verizon), although when we rode our bikes to the top of the ridge, I got two bars. You can also drive to the top of the hill in an offroad-capable vehicle if you need to make a call.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Highline Lake State Park Campground
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Highline Lake State Park Campground

    Pretty with hot showers

    Overall very nice. Well maintained nice green grass and lush trees. The “lake” is more of a big pond. My impressions 1-5

    1. Site cleanliness 5

    2 Bathrooms 5. Free 4 minute hot shower 3. Site utilities 1. No water or electric hookup. Potable water available. 4. Staff 5. They have 4 camp hosts. 5. Overall esthetics 4( the pond is bleh) 6. Fees 1. If you are out of state they tack on $10

  • Jacob D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Palisade Basecamp RV Resort
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    Amazing amenities, hilly tent pads

    Stellar amenities, electricity at every pad, great showers, easy and very close river access.

    Really great spot but prepare to roll. All of the tent pads seem to be at a pretty wicked slope, including ours.

  • Billy M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverbend RV Park & Cabins
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Riverbend RV Park & Cabins

    Riverbend Montrose Colorado

    Book it Now! This RV park will fill up quickly. Riverbend is a beautiful park in a fantastic location. What sets this park apart from others is the owners and camp hosts. The park's owners are exceptional; everything they do is done for the benefit of their guests.

     A few examples include oversized RV sites, WiFi, and they even love dogs because they have an off-lease dog park. The camp hosts here are fantastic; 

    Rob and Becky and Kirby and Robin are two couples that truely went above and beyond. They are simply the best! 

    We had such a great time we invited several of our friends to come down and rent a cabin, which they all did, and we had an absolute blast! The most amazing trip ever!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ward Lake Campground
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Ward Lake Campground

    Grand mesa is a special place

    Grand mesa is the largest mesa in the world. For over 150 years cattle have roamed here. They need to go. It is time. The diversity and wildlife will slowly be destroyed and it is exponential. The climate is changing and places like this need to to be protected they are our arks. No atvs no generators no cattle. Would improve.the place.ten fold. And absolutely no logging. Ban all fires! We are about to lose it all including Grand mesa. Wake up.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Palisade Basecamp RV Resort
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    One night on the river

    We came from 6 nights in the mountains and spent 1 night in our rooftop tent on an electric river site. It was the perfect spot in Palisade. The bathhouse was very clean and convenient. One side of the building had men and women restrooms with showers. The other side had family bathrooms with one toilet, one shower, and one sink. The bathhouse was air conditioned which was very appreciated! It was hot out!!! While we were sitting around our firebox campfire, staff rolled up on a golf cart with fresh peaches to try that were picked that day. That was a nice surprise! We bought one for later in our trip!

  • Clément S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Creek RV Park
    May. 11, 2024

    Cedar Creek RV Park

    Good city RV park

    Bathrooms and showers are clean Wifi available and cellphone service are good Close to Black Canyon of the Gunnison

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Palisade Basecamp RV Resort
    Oct. 17, 2023

    Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    RV and Test Sites in Palisade

    The location is good since it by the wineries and the Colorado river but the sites are all all jammed in together with no trees.  The bathrooms are really nice though.  The Van sites have almost no space to put out an awning.  The camp store is very limited and the hours are not good.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Highline Lake State Park Campground
    Sep. 28, 2023

    Highline Lake State Park Campground

    Update after talking to ranger

    We still like this camp very much. But ranger says during summer and especially on weekends, this place is very, very full. So much they close off people coming. Beware if you like quiet camping after fall is best. Boating closes October 1 for bird migration. Geese winter here on frozen lake.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Highline Lake State Park Campground
    Sep. 28, 2023

    Highline Lake State Park Campground

    Unexpected green oasis

    Wow. After miles of dry rocky gulches. Even the approach to the park is fairly dry looking. Then you arrive at the well wooded, green campground with green lawns. Rv spots are level. Tents on nice green grass. Flush restrooms with showers and laundry. Sites are well separated. Swim beach. Birding area.
    Not completely full, but mostly so mid week September. 5G T-Mobile.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Palisade Basecamp RV Resort
    Sep. 8, 2023

    Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    Great place to cool off in the river

    Everything in this area is expensive. We were skeptical of tents at an RV park but they have a dedicated tent area that is right next to the river. The tent pad was big enough for one big and one small tent. The bathrooms are very clean and nice! We waded to the middle of the river and watched the sun set against a hill. Beautiful!

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    Camper-submitted photo from North Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
    Aug. 8, 2023

    North Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

    Dry forest

    First come, first serve. About 15 sites, close together. 16 USD fee (honor system). Fire pits, picknick tables, bear box (saw black bear cub hanging around one afternoon). Lots of yellowjackets which was an annoyance. Chasm trail starts from camp site with amazing canyon views. Stargazing at night. Water available in summer.

  • Joshua D.
    Camper-submitted photo from North Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
    Jun. 1, 2023

    North Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

    Peaceful Forest

    This campground is at the North Rim of the canyon in a Pine and Juniper forest. It was rather quiet and peaceful considering most sites were occupied. I don't remember hearing anything at all. The trail to the rim is right behind the campground. It's a nice and cool spot during a hot summer. Great clear skies for stargazing.

  • m
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverbend RV Park & Cabins
    May. 9, 2023

    Riverbend RV Park & Cabins

    Everything right

    Such a peaceful campground during shoulder season. The river and pond are were very nice to sit by and observe nature. The Canada geese families were fun to watch. Park is very well maintained and most sites are decent size. We camped next to the pond. Staff very welcoming. Propane on site and they fill. Laundry facilities a bit small.

  • kathy C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Palisade Basecamp RV Resort
    Oct. 16, 2022

    Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    Great Location in Palisades CO

    The Staff is Happy! Located on the Colorado River. Winery’s & Distillery’s close by. Clean restrooms & laundry, a general store with just about everything you might have forgotten.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Palisade Basecamp RV Resort
    Aug. 19, 2022

    Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    Pricey!

    General: Sites ranging from tents to vans to full hookup RV to cabins. Be aware all of these options are quite pricey, ranging from $54 to$107 (not including cabins– I don’t know the price of these). We had originally reserved a site last year but had to cut our trip short; we had the option of forfeiting our money or rolling over our reservation to any date in the future, which was appreciated. We reserved our site at the end of January via e-mail and it was confirmed (and a site assigned) via phone in early February. However, when we arrived, our reservation confirmation was not waiting for us on the board with the others. There was no one at the office but Billy, a maintenance employee, was very helpful and told us we could just set up at the site that had been assigned to us. 

    Site Quality: Varies. In my opinion, the tent sites by the river (Site T7-9) are the best, but these are $67 per night. We were in Van Site 2 which has a short gravel driveway and lawn area, but the driveways between Van Sites 1 and 2 are so close together, that it would not be possible for both vans to have their doors open at the same time (and, of course, there would be zero privacy) Fortunately, no one was in the site next to us. Since van campers sleep (and sometimes cook, depending on the weather) inside their vans, it would have made sense to space the driveways apart with the grass area in between. Van Sites 5 and 6 mirror Sites 1 and 2. Van Sites 3 and 4 have more separation and would be more desirable but sites are assigned, not chosen. The RV sites are spaced a decent amount of distance apart. 

    Bathhouse: Was very clean with plenty of stalls and sinks. The door to the handicap stall was broken but I assume that will be fixed. The showers looked very clean as well, although I did not use them. The hooks are outside of the stall, which could compromise privacy. There is a vault toilet for the tent sites, although it would not be an undoable walk to the flush toilets. 

    Activities: There is a pool on site. There are nearby hikes listed on the website, but we did not stay long enough to check them out. Close to the small town of Palisade and the larger hubs of Grand Junction and Fruita. There are also nearby wineries. 

    Other: There is a laundry room and dishwashing sink, as well as a picnic pavilion.  Note that the dishwashing sink was not located near the tent sites.

    Although the facility was clean and well-maintained, the prices are high, and four of the van sites are too close together to make it enjoyable if all sites were occupied. Also, you will hear road noise from nearby I70 and a very loud train sometime in the middle of the night!

  • Rhonda A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Palisade Basecamp RV Resort
    Jul. 31, 2022

    Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    Great Nite in Palisade

    We were the only Sprinter van there & really nice bathrooms. We came for a wine dinner at Maison le Belle Vie. Enjoyed the morning having coffee before departing for the Farmer’s market. Great wine, peaches & relaxing setting.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Palisade Basecamp RV Resort
    Jul. 25, 2022

    Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    Nice place for a short stay

    Stayed two nights in July, which was hot(!), especially because there is no shade at all. Got one of the best spots (river bluff); however no actual view of the river unless you walk down to it. A nice pool area and very nice bathrooms and showers (they even have family rooms which we appreciated a lot)! Nice and friendly staff. Be aware that it is truly bear country - saw one snacking around in the vineyard ;-) so remember to pack away your food.

  • Peter H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ward Lake Campground
    Jul. 14, 2022

    Ward Lake Campground

    Hidden Gem

    A very nice camp ground for tent campers, very few people, beautiful scenes and within a very short distance of good hiking. Campground staff was helpful and we had a beautiful site right by the lake which is open to fishing and swimming. Be prepared to put a cover on your tent as intermittent thunderstorms come up out of no where. There is no cell service unless you go down route 65 a little more to the beautiful views of the valley.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ward Lake Campground
    Jul. 11, 2022

    Ward Lake Campground

    Nice fcfs CG

    This CG has two sections. The upper part is old school FS, narrow roads, small sites, lots of trees...not a good place for larger TYs or RVs. Best for tenters, Vans, small Class Cs. The lower section is much better for larger RVs and TT, lower cg area has less shade but closer to Ward lake. Vault toilets, trash and water spigots. $20/$10 senior. Run by a contract host. No cell signal and all sites are FF. Lower sites in sun are best for SL-RV

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from The Campground at Big B’s Delicious Orchards
    Jul. 9, 2022

    The Campground at Big B’s Delicious Orchards

    Not a good place to camp

    Overpriced for a place with no utilities, no showers, port a potty was nasty, they gave me a reservation for a spot that already had people in it. The camp spots at the pond are all right next to one another, as in you will here everything the next camp is saying. Bugs are outrageous do to the all the fruit trees , I would assume.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Highline Lake State Park Campground
    Jul. 5, 2022

    Highline Lake State Park Campground

    Shade, greenery, paddling and biking

    Stayed 3 nights in site 1. Nicely shaded with trees and green grass. Tree trunks spaced for hammock hanging. Lots to do with reservoirs and bike trails. The campground is a bit far away to carry kayaks to and from water.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Creek RV Park
    Jun. 3, 2022

    Cedar Creek RV Park

    Changing

    At the time they were switching management, dealing with a plumbing issue and working on a squatter problem in the bathrooms at night.



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