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Big Bend Group Sites
Big Bend offers three reservable group sites, with Sites A and B near the Colorado River and Site C in a secluded canyon. Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, rafting, and climbing in nearby parks. Moab is about 30 minutes away, providing di...
From $100/night
Gold Bar Recreation Site
Gold Bar Recreation Site, located along the Colorado River near Moab, Utah, features a boat ramp, beach, individual and group campsites, and facilities. The area offers access to the Corona Arch Hiking Trail and nearby mountain biking and OHV trai...
Gold Bar Group Sites
Gold Bar Group Sites, situated along the Colorado River, are perfect for large gatherings like school groups or family reunions. The nearby national parks offer activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting. Moab, just 15 minu...
From $250/night
Upper Big Bend Campground
Upper Big Bend Campground offers scenic tent camping along the Colorado River Canyon, with 8 individual sites available on a first-come, first-served basis for $20 per night. It's a popular spot for climbers near the Big Bend Bouldering Area. Note...
Lake Fork Campground
Lake Fork Campground is located by the Blue Mesa Reservoir near its dam, within the historic Curecanti Recreation Area. It offers a perfect setting for boating, hiking, and enjoying views of the Black Canyon. It's an excellent destination for outd...
From $24/night
Upper Onion Creek Group Site
Upper Onion Creek Group Sites are perfect for small family or group gatherings, featuring a horse-friendly Group Site A with a corral and equestrian trails. The campground boasts stunning views of the Colorado River canyon and La Sal Mountains, wi...
From $100/night
Lower Onion Creek Group Sites
The Lower Onion Creek Group Sites, situated alongside the Colorado River, are suitable for small gatherings of 15-30 people and serve as a launch point for river trips. Outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting are av...
From $150/night
Lower Onion Creek Campground
Lower Onion Creek Campground features campsites along the Colorado River, providing stunning views of the canyon and red rock formations. It offers 21 individual sites on a first-come, first-served basis, and 2 reservable group sites. The campgrou...
Hittle Bottom Group Site
Hittle Bottom Campground, situated along the Colorado River, is a favored launch point for river trips and suitable for small family or school gatherings. It offers access to outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting,...
From $150/night
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site, situated along the Colorado River, features stunning views and serves as a popular launch point for river trips. The campground offers 15 individual campsites and one reservable group site, accommodating both RVs and...
Elwood Cabin
Elwood Cabin, located in the San Juan Mountains, offers a unique lodging experience with views of an open meadow. Built in 1911 as a support shack for the transcontinental telephone line, it later served as a Forest Service Station until 1962. Now...
From $50/night
Red Creek Group Site
The Red Creek Group Site, nestled in southwest Colorado's Curecanti Recreation Area, is an ideal getaway for nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. Surrounded by national forests and park lands, it hosts diverse wildlife, including mule dee...
From $60/night
Dewey Bridge Group Sites
Dewey Bridge Group Sites, situated along the Colorado River, provide a great retreat for adventurers eager to explore nearby national parks. Outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting are easily accessible. The town...
From $100/night
Dewey Bridge Recreation Site
Dewey Bridge Recreation Site offers campsites along the Colorado River with views of the Entrada Bluffs, available on a first-come, first-served basis, plus two reservable group sites. The campground accommodates tents and small RVs, providing riv...
Seven Mile RV Park
From $69/night
Horsethief Campground
Horsethief Campground features 83 individual campsites nestled in a pygmy pinyon-juniper forest, offering scenic views and access to mountain bike trails and 4WD roads. It consists of four loops with options for RVs and tent camping, as well as fi...
Horsethief Group Sites
The Horsethief Group Sites accommodate smaller gatherings of 10-20 people with space for six sedans or vans, but no trailers or RVs. Group Site #39 is in the main campground, while Sites A, B, C, and D are in a nearby tent and van-only area. Locat...
From $100/night
Elk Creek Campground
Elk Creek Campground is situated on the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest lake, known for its extensive shoreline and premier Kokanee Salmon fishery. Located 15 miles west of Gunnison off US HWY 50, it is part of the Curecanti...
From $24/night
Alder Guard Station
Alder Guard Station, situated 2 miles north of South Fork in the Rio Grande National Forest, was built in 1910 as a ranger district residence and office. It now serves as a cozy getaway for visitors seeking relaxation and recreation in south centr...
From $50/night
East Elk Creek Group Campsite
East Elk Creek Group Campsite offers a vibrant camping experience amid rugged mountains, perfect for family and friends. Located by the serene East Elk Creek, it provides opportunities for picnicking, kayaking, fishing, and wildlife exploration. E...
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Big Bend Group Sites
Big Bend offers three reservable group sites, with Sites A and B near the Colorado River and Site C in a secluded canyon. Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, rafting, and climbing in nearby parks. Moab is about 30 minutes away, providing di...
From $100/night
Gold Bar Recreation Site
Gold Bar Recreation Site, located along the Colorado River near Moab, Utah, features a boat ramp, beach, individual and group campsites, and facilities. The area offers access to the Corona Arch Hiking Trail and nearby mountain biking and OHV trai...
Gold Bar Group Sites
Gold Bar Group Sites, situated along the Colorado River, are perfect for large gatherings like school groups or family reunions. The nearby national parks offer activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting. Moab, just 15 minu...
From $250/night
Upper Big Bend Campground
Upper Big Bend Campground offers scenic tent camping along the Colorado River Canyon, with 8 individual sites available on a first-come, first-served basis for $20 per night. It's a popular spot for climbers near the Big Bend Bouldering Area. Note...
Lake Fork Campground
Lake Fork Campground is located by the Blue Mesa Reservoir near its dam, within the historic Curecanti Recreation Area. It offers a perfect setting for boating, hiking, and enjoying views of the Black Canyon. It's an excellent destination for outd...
From $24/night
Upper Onion Creek Group Site
Upper Onion Creek Group Sites are perfect for small family or group gatherings, featuring a horse-friendly Group Site A with a corral and equestrian trails. The campground boasts stunning views of the Colorado River canyon and La Sal Mountains, wi...
From $100/night
Lower Onion Creek Group Sites
The Lower Onion Creek Group Sites, situated alongside the Colorado River, are suitable for small gatherings of 15-30 people and serve as a launch point for river trips. Outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting are av...
From $150/night
Lower Onion Creek Campground
Lower Onion Creek Campground features campsites along the Colorado River, providing stunning views of the canyon and red rock formations. It offers 21 individual sites on a first-come, first-served basis, and 2 reservable group sites. The campgrou...
Hittle Bottom Group Site
Hittle Bottom Campground, situated along the Colorado River, is a favored launch point for river trips and suitable for small family or school gatherings. It offers access to outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting,...
From $150/night
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site, situated along the Colorado River, features stunning views and serves as a popular launch point for river trips. The campground offers 15 individual campsites and one reservable group site, accommodating both RVs and...
Elwood Cabin
Elwood Cabin, located in the San Juan Mountains, offers a unique lodging experience with views of an open meadow. Built in 1911 as a support shack for the transcontinental telephone line, it later served as a Forest Service Station until 1962. Now...
From $50/night
Red Creek Group Site
The Red Creek Group Site, nestled in southwest Colorado's Curecanti Recreation Area, is an ideal getaway for nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. Surrounded by national forests and park lands, it hosts diverse wildlife, including mule dee...
From $60/night
Dewey Bridge Group Sites
Dewey Bridge Group Sites, situated along the Colorado River, provide a great retreat for adventurers eager to explore nearby national parks. Outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting are easily accessible. The town...
From $100/night
Dewey Bridge Recreation Site
Dewey Bridge Recreation Site offers campsites along the Colorado River with views of the Entrada Bluffs, available on a first-come, first-served basis, plus two reservable group sites. The campground accommodates tents and small RVs, providing riv...
Seven Mile RV Park
From $69/night
Horsethief Campground
Horsethief Campground features 83 individual campsites nestled in a pygmy pinyon-juniper forest, offering scenic views and access to mountain bike trails and 4WD roads. It consists of four loops with options for RVs and tent camping, as well as fi...
Horsethief Group Sites
The Horsethief Group Sites accommodate smaller gatherings of 10-20 people with space for six sedans or vans, but no trailers or RVs. Group Site #39 is in the main campground, while Sites A, B, C, and D are in a nearby tent and van-only area. Locat...
From $100/night
Elk Creek Campground
Elk Creek Campground is situated on the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest lake, known for its extensive shoreline and premier Kokanee Salmon fishery. Located 15 miles west of Gunnison off US HWY 50, it is part of the Curecanti...
From $24/night
Alder Guard Station
Alder Guard Station, situated 2 miles north of South Fork in the Rio Grande National Forest, was built in 1910 as a ranger district residence and office. It now serves as a cozy getaway for visitors seeking relaxation and recreation in south centr...
From $50/night
East Elk Creek Group Campsite
East Elk Creek Group Campsite offers a vibrant camping experience amid rugged mountains, perfect for family and friends. Located by the serene East Elk Creek, it provides opportunities for picnicking, kayaking, fishing, and wildlife exploration. E...
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Cortez has 281 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Red Creek Group Site is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Cortez vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Cortez welcome pets. Red Creek Group Site is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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