Tico Time River Resort

We thought it would be great to check out Tico Time last weekend, but our experience was disappointing. We had reservations for Friday and Saturday night, but when we arrived, there was no one to help us find our campsite. After driving around aimlessly, we finally found our spot. 

However, the place gave off a rundown, homeless camp vibe with old camp trailers, a hippie bus, and even a car on blocks, and another trailer had two motorcycles in various stages of being dismantled.

The zip line was a letdown, and there wasn't much shade due to the lack of trees. We wished we could have gone to the river to cool off. After just one night, we decided to move on and found a better spot further up the road in the mountains north of Durango.

We dry camped for a very reasonable $10.  They do have hook ups but because we didn't use them she gave us the lower rate.

Looks like a busy family friendly place through the busy season, but was very quiet while we were there.  Had 2 large dog-park areas for dogs to run.  Unfortunately one had some sewage coming up in it.  I'm sure they've gotten that taken care of.

Site was level so we didn't have to un-hook.  They've worked to make this a fun spot.

Only stayed for one night because of problems on the road that day. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice level RV sites. Lots of activities for all ages. Primitive to full hookup sites.

Lots of activity! If you don’t want that it is slow and quiet during the week. Weekends was much busier with a lot of locals. Not our scene and we didn’t want kids around that. They have poured a ton of money in this campground but probably not quite enough staff to ensure safety and make sure the restrooms stay clean and stocked. Food was good. Great base camp for Durango area. Not much shade but one day it will be there!

There are two ponds stocked with paddle boards and surf boards and sand!! A huge water slide with inflated tubes with an abundance of flowing water!! Sand volley ball court & trampoline! River front lounge chairs with a built in fire pit. Super clean bathrooms! And an adult only sun bathing deck. And soon to come a zip line, rock wall and leap of faith!! And super dog friendly!!