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Several glamping options with unique accommodations lie within driving distance of Shiprock, New Mexico, with Mesa Verde National Park's Morefield Campground offering distinctive camping experiences. Visitors can enjoy glamping accommodations at The Views RV Park & Campground with its range of accommodations including yurts, while Mancos State Park features comfortable yurts with electricity and climate control. Mesa Verde RV Resort provides furnished glamping tents with proper beds, lighting, and private outdoor spaces. These luxury camping options blend wilderness experiences with essential comforts like electricity and nearby restroom facilities, ideal for those seeking an elevated outdoor stay. "We stayed one night in the park last August. They have a huge camp store and restroom facilities," noted one visitor about Morefield Campground.
The glamping sites near Shiprock provide convenient access to exceptional cultural attractions, particularly the ancient cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park. Canvas tent accommodations at Morefield serve as an ideal base for exploring the park's archaeological treasures, with guided tours available of Balcony House and other cliff dwellings just 15-20 miles from the campground. At Mancos State Park, glamping yurts overlook the reservoir, allowing for immediate water access and activities. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with multiple guests reporting deer sightings around their accommodations. A recent visitor mentioned, "The cliff sites require step climbs and ladders to access. They warning maybe a bit overboard and most people should be able to handle." Many glamping sites in the region operate seasonally, typically from April through October, making advance reservations essential during peak summer months.
"I don’t have the site number anymore (assigned at check in) but we were in the Zuni loop near the bathrooms."
"In the tent loop we stayed in (Navajo) there's a variation of how the sites are set up."
"The office staff was extremely friendly and eager to tell us all about the park. They even had Easter candy and eggs in the office and outside the door for the kiddos."
"The on site caretaker is a bird lover so feeders are set up around the office & his own site. I enjoyed watching the birds."
"Bathrooms are cleaner than mine at home. Laundry Facilities nice. Great community outdoor kitchen area. Glamping tents looked nice and positioned for fantastic views."
"We stayed in the “primitive” glamping tent, and were completely thrilled. The bed was comfy, the tent kept us dry during storms, and we had room to entertain our friends."
"Showers, bathrooms, ice, strong wifi, a kitchen, and a very fun communal patio space. Come here if you’re camping near Mesa Verde and want to meet other travelers!"
"We stayed at this campground for 7 nights at the full hookup 'Star Pad,’ which is a very large concrete pad with a grill and picnic table."
from $35 - $99 / night
Check Availability"Electricity and a fridge, clean when we arrived, code worked, great stars and quiet campground. Fairly clean bathrooms. Slept on our own cots. Fire rings above ground."
"Telluride ski resort is about a two-hour drive. Both Cortez and Durango are full-service cities, with multiple supermarkets, other chains, etc."
from $20 - $90 / night
Check Availability"Located less than 1 mile from Mesa Verde National Park entrance, this campground has wonderful owners who understand the meaning of hospitality!"
"Friendly staff welcomed us at check in (and graciously gave me my Amazon packages I had waiting for us). Smaller park with sites decently spaced for an RV park. Clean facilities."
from $43 / night
Check Availability"This campground was great - right next to the river and ponds."
"The cleanest showers I’ve ever encountered whilst camping and the bathrooms were HEATED! After a couple days of Colorado BLM pit toilets, I felt like I was glamping."
"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"
"Sparkling clean bathrooms. Road noise but it’s not so bad at night. Great camp host. Firewood and water. Lots of hiking nearby."
from $24 / night
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RangerLovely Campground! Scenic views and very clean park! Bathrooms are cleaner than mine at home. Laundry Facilities nice. Great community outdoor kitchen area. Glamping tents looked nice and positioned for fantastic views. Owners were very nice and Bentley the cat was a friendly mascot! Great sleeping here!
ScoutWe stayed in the “primitive” glamping tent, and were completely thrilled. The bed was comfy, the tent kept us dry during storms, and we had room to entertain our friends. We cooked out in the pavilion twice, used the laundry room and showers, and all were great. Best of all, Matt & team were so kind and accommodating. We wouldn’t have left if we didn’t have to, and we can’t wait to visit again!
GuideThis park is very well-kept and the views are amazing. Most sites are huge (center sites alittle close together) and they offer full hookup, pull thru, and back-in sites. There are trees for shade. Owners are onsite and extremely friendly and professional. There are modern, private restrooms with shower, toilet, and sink as well as a larger restroom with multiple stalls and private showers. There is a beautiful covered pavillion with great views, gas grills, gas fire pit, and picnic table that is available for anyone to use. They have glamping tents, laundry, and propane onsite. Tons to do nearby including the reservoir, Mesa Verde, and much more. Delores (10 min) is a smaller town with nice dining and shops. Cortez (15 min) has all modern amenities including Walmart, chain stores, and grocery. Park is very quiet and friendly. Nearby gas and diesel available. Beautiful and top notch...they even rake the gravel sites between guests! Highly recommend! Our favorite campground to date!
GuideSo quiet and the views are spectacular. The owner was friendly, helpful and so welcoming. The entire park is beautiful. They have wonderful community areas, bathroom, laundry and fire pit. The walking trail offers a great peek over the surrounding hill. I could honestly stay forever! They offer free WiFi and firewood at the communal site. Clean bathrooms and laundry room.
LegendI'm going to start off with this isn't our kind of camping but if you love amenities when you camp, this is the place to be. We arrived early in the morning (wasn't even sure we would be able to check in) but they they said we could get checked in and told us where the other members of our party were at in the park. The office staff was extremely friendly and eager to tell us all about the park. They even had Easter candy and eggs in the office and outside the door for the kiddos. They directed us to our site which was located just behind the teepees. The site was small but it had electricity and a water spicket right behind it. The site was all gravel, even the tent pad but there was a lovely patch of grass behind us that we were directed to put nothing on.
Some of the amenities: There were heated bathrooms with flush toilets, running water sinks and showers. Music played in the bathroom 24/7. There were laundry facilities as well and on the side of the building a dish washing station. You could wash your dishes in a sink with hot water! There's a pool (it wasn't open yet) and for a short little walk, a 3 acre dog park. It was so nice for our dogs to get out and run. Beyond that was a trail that went around a lake and on the other side was a playground, much nicer then the campgrounds which seems a bit outdated. The park wasn't very clean though. There were also several geocaches with in walking distance of the campground.
Shortly after we arrived and checked out the dog park, we began prepping and smoking our spiral ham. It was Easter weekend after all, what better then Easter dinner. Shortly after we put some beans in a dutch oven and smoked those as well. Everyone sat and ate a nice Easter dinner (we all came together from three sites). Shortly after we had our first of three egg hunts in the overflow area of the campground. There weren't any campers down there so the kids had plenty of space to hunt and run. The campground in general wasn't very full, it is still early. We followed up our first egg hunt with birthday celebrations for our youngest who turned 5! Cake and gifts and family. We waited for dark and then had our second Easter egg hunt with glow stick eggs! Shortly after everyone retired and it got cold at night. It had to have been in the 30's. There was a lot of light in the campground. Everytime I peered out of my sleeping bag it felt like morning even though it was the middle of the night. That was not all that appealing to me. You could also hear the highway. The campground itself was quiet but the highway could be heard.
The next morning the kids woke up to their third egg hunt and their baskets from the Easter bunny and then another trip to the dog park. We opted to not eat breakfast here and hit up starbucks on the way home.
Overall, it's a nice park with plenty of amenities. If you don't want to be quite so rugged, this might be a great option.
GuideStayed in early Sept ‘23. Convenient to be inside the park for getting up to the top for our tours. Not a lot of vegetation shade but privacy was decent and our site backed up into a bit of some woods. I don’t have the site number anymore (assigned at check in) but we were in the Zuni loop near the bathrooms. To this day I think about the Jerusalem beetle we saw here because it freaked me out but also remains the most interest bug I’ve ever seen. WiFi available, breakfast for purchase by check-in as well as a camp store and laundry.
GuideThis campground was great - right next to the river and ponds. We didn’t think the ponds were stocked with fish and nobody caught a fish on the ponds while we were there but who cares...gorgeous anyways. People were super friendly and they offered breakfast on stay and Sunday if you wanted. They had a cool playground area for the kids with a fire pit to hang around. Propane fill up station, laundry and very clean showers and bathrooms We made fast friends with the neighbors and the staff who really took good care of the place. We would highly recommend You can’t really walk to town though but other than that we loved it
RangerWe LOVED this campground (even though we froze our butts off)! We stayed here on the very first day of fall and it was absolutely gorgeous.
In the tent loop we stayed in (Navajo) there's a variation of how the sites are set up. Our site was set up with the parking area up above, with steps down into the gambel oak grove where the tent pad and picnic table were. We really loved this setup, and it was really nice to feel a little more secluded from our neighbors than other sites in the campground.
The bathrooms are well spaced and clean, and we're fairly certain that the Wi-Fi routers in the campground were in the bathroom buildings. If we stayed there for a longer amount of time where we'd need to be working, we would probably consider staying in a site closer to the bathroom for better Wi-Fi signal. But for our relatively short (and work-free) stay, it was fine.
There are showers and laundry located in the main building near the camp store /cafe (where they have breakfast in the mornings, yum). The showers are free, and the laundry is very reasonably priced. The showers, though, at least in the fall, weren't my favorite. The ceiling is very high, and the changing area has no real separation from the shower itself, which makes showers pretty chilly as the water and water vapor has to heat up a much larger area than a smaller shower area. I think when we go back, we might try to rig our own shower curtain with suction cups or something to keep the shower a little warmer. Our second night there it had rained all day and the temperature dropped pretty rapidly once the sun went down (it dropped below freezing overnight, we had to make an emergency stop at Walmart to buy more warm bedding as the lowest it had been the rest of our trip was 51!), and a nice hot shower helped warm us up (especially in the morning) but it would've been nicer if there had been a shower curtain. I'm sure it's just a pain to keep shower curtains clean, but it would make a huge difference, especially in the "shoulder" seasons.
There is also gas at the camp store, but it costs a fortune. Fill up in Cortez before heading up onto the mesa and you shouldn't need any gas while in the park. There are also free dump/fill stations for RVs, which is definitely handy. It's definitely worth it to stay in this campground up on the mesa rather than having to drive back down to Cortez every night.
Overall we really enjoyed this campground and are hoping to go back soon!
RangerWe LOVED this campground (even though we froze our butts off)! We stayed here on the very first day of fall and it was absolutely gorgeous.
In the tent loop we stayed in (Navajo) there's a variation of how the sites are set up. Our site was set up with the parking area up above, with steps down into the gambel oak grove where the tent pad and picnic table were. We really loved this setup, and it was really nice to feel a little more secluded from our neighbors than other sites in the campground.
The bathrooms are well spaced and clean, and we're fairly certain that the Wi-Fi routers in the campground were in the bathroom buildings. If we stayed there for a longer amount of time where we'd need to be working, we would probably consider staying in a site closer to the bathroom for better Wi-Fi signal. But for our relatively short (and work-free) stay, it was fine.
There are showers and laundry located in the main building near the camp store /cafe (where they have breakfast in the mornings, yum). The showers are free, and the laundry is very reasonably priced. The showers, though, at least in the fall, weren't my favorite. The ceiling is very high, and the changing area has no real separation from the shower itself, which makes showers pretty chilly as the water and water vapor has to heat up a much larger area than a smaller shower area. I think when we go back, we might try to rig our own shower curtain with suction cups or something to keep the shower a little warmer. Our second night there it had rained all day and the temperature dropped pretty rapidly once the sun went down, and a nice hot shower helped warm us up (especially in the morning) but it would've been nicer if there had been a shower curtain. I'm sure it's just a pain to keep shower curtains clean, but it would make a huge difference, especially in the "shoulder" seasons.
There is also gas at the camp store, but it costs a fortune. Fill up in Cortez before heading up onto the mesa and you shouldn't need any gas while in the park. There are also free dump/fill stations for RVs, which is definitely handy.
Overall we really enjoyed this campground and are hoping to go back soon!
The region surrounding Shiprock, New Mexico sits at approximately 5,200 feet elevation in the high desert of the Four Corners area. Summer temperatures typically range from 85-95°F during the day, dropping into the 50s at night, while winter brings freezing overnight temperatures that limit camping seasons at many sites. Most glamping accommodations near Shiprock operate seasonally from April through October due to these temperature fluctuations.
Hiking trails with archaeological features: Morefield Campground offers direct access to the Point Lookout Trail. "Highly recommend the far view site and farming terrace hikes. Also the hike down and back from step house was awesome!" notes camper Elena C.
Fishing opportunities: Visit the stocked reservoir at Mancos State Park for rainbow trout, brown trout and yellow perch. "Mancos State Park has no-wake boating and is well-known for fishing, especially rainbow trout, a few brownies and yellow perch," reports Robert G. The park also offers cross-country skiing trails during winter months.
Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds in the area provide opportunities to see local wildlife. "Deer came out around 6 pm. Bear area, none seen," reports Michael at Mancos State Park. The open terrain and varied habitats attract diverse desert and mountain species.
Bathroom amenities: Target Tree Campground maintains exceptionally clean facilities despite being more rustic. "Sparkling clean bathrooms. Road noise but it's not so bad at night. Great camp host. Firewood and water," writes Lauren. Many glamping sites provide access to flush toilets rather than vault toilets.
Comfortable sleeping accommodations: Cortez, Mesa Verde KOA offers various glamping options. "We had a cabin and RV site. After a long hot day at Mesa Verde we were pleasantly surprised to have AC and a TV in the cabin," shares Rae M. The temperature control is particularly valuable given the region's significant day-to-night fluctuations.
Community gathering spaces: Several glamping sites feature shared amenities that enhance the experience. "They have a cool playground area for the kids with a fire pit to hang around," notes Natalie F. about Dolores River RV Resort. These communal spaces allow for socializing with fellow travelers from diverse backgrounds.
Seasonal considerations: Most glamping facilities near Shiprock operate from mid-April through October. "We left a night early bc we're not prepared for below freezing," reported Sar about their May stay at Morefield Campground. Even spring and fall nights can bring temperatures below freezing.
Variable cell service: Connectivity varies significantly between glamping locations. "Great Verizon service at 37 download / 15 upload. AT&T was a little weaker averaging around 8-10 download," reports Christopher H. about his stay at Cortez Mesa Verde KOA.
Site selection importance: Bright Star Campground offers both exposed and more sheltered sites. "It was a great stay, the landscape is gorgeous and the camp hosts have a very good vibe and maintain that on the property," mentions Alyssia D. Getting sites further from highways reduces road noise at several locations.
Kitchen facilities: Some glamping sites provide communal kitchens. "The kitchen was super handy so we didn't have to tap into our water tank for dishes," notes Elizabeth C. about Bright Star Campground. These facilities reduce the amount of cooking gear families need to pack.
Playground access: Multiple glamping locations feature play areas for children. "This KOA is the Best in the West... This campground has an updated playground, heated (seasonal) swimming pool, a 1-mile walking trail, dog park, and even tepees in addition to cabins for overnight camping," writes Kari T.
Educational opportunities: Mesa Verde RV Resort positions families perfectly for exploring Mesa Verde National Park. "Located 1/2 mile east of the National Park entrance. Sites are roomy, property very clean and staff friendly," notes John H. Many sites offer junior ranger programs during summer months.
Leveling challenges: Pay attention to site slope when booking. "At least this site and 26 would be difficult to find level spot for tent and requires lots of rocks or blocks to level RV," cautions Michael about Mancos State Park sites.
Big rig considerations: Some campgrounds accommodate larger RVs better than others. "We stayed in a full hook up site. Some of the sites were a little tricky to get in for big campers. We were in site 171 and have a 33 ft 5th wheel," advises Sarah L. about her stay at Morefield Campground.
Water quality varies: "Good water hauled in from Durango and available at numerous spigots throughout camp," notes Ed K. about Target Tree Campground, while others report "very bleachy water" from certain spigots.
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