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Lone Mesa Group Sites
Lone Mesa Group Sites cater to large gatherings like school groups and family reunions, offering access to national parks and outdoor activities such as hiking and rafting. The elevation is 1,000 feet higher than Moab, providing cooler temperature...
From $150/night
Devils Garden Campground
Devils Garden Campground is nestled in Arches National Park, Southeastern Utah, at an elevation of about 5200 ft. It is surrounded by stunning sandstone arches and fins, located 18 miles north of the park entrance and 23 miles from Moab.
Platoro Cabin 1
Platoro Cabin 1, situated in the mining town of Platoro, Colorado, at 10,000 feet elevation, was constructed in 1963 for Forest Service crews. Now, it serves as a retreat for guests looking for relaxation and outdoor activities in the Rio Grande N...
From $75/night
Platoro Cabin 2
Platoro Cabin 2 is situated in downtown Platoro, Colorado, at an elevation of 10,000 feet within the Rio Grande National Forest. Originally built in 1963 for Forest Service crews, it served until the early 1990s. Today, it offers a retreat for gue...
From $75/night
Stevens Creek Campground
Stevens Creek Campground, located on the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir near Gunnison, CO, is favored by boaters for its easy access to the water. The campground features a sunny environment with the pleasant aroma of sagebrush. Nearby attract...
Courthouse Rock Campground
Courthouse Rock Campground offers first-come, first-served sites (1-4, 7-10) and reservable equestrian sites (5 and 6). Located 16 miles north of Moab, Utah, it features 10 sites for large RVs amid an open landscape, with nearby dinosaur track and...
From $20/night
Stone Cellar Guard Station
Stone Cellar Guard Station is a remote cabin situated at 9,500 feet elevation near La Garita Wilderness in Saguache Park, Rio Grande National Forest. It offers a secluded retreat for guests looking to relax and enjoy recreational activities in sou...
From $50/night
Fish Ford Recreation Site
Fish Ford Recreation Site is a boat launch and campground located along the Colorado River. It offers access for boating and camping activities. The site provides a natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts.
Off Cow Camp Cabin
Off Cow Camp Cabin is located at 10,500 feet in a high elevation meadow and is accessible only by vehicles 50" wide or less or on foot/horseback. It features a renovated cabin and barn, along with a vault toilet, and can be reserved for up to four...
From $25/night
Fitton Guard Station Cabin
Fitton Guard Station Cabin is situated at 10,600 feet in a meadow along Burro Creek and is accessible only by vehicles 50" wide or less, or by foot and horseback. Passenger vehicles cannot reach the cabin. Reservations can be made for up to 14 day...
From $25/night
Cisco Takeout
Cisco Takeout serves as the endpoint for the Westwater boat trip, providing a designated area for boaters to conclude their journey. It offers amenities and facilities for visitors. The location is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
Fivehole Arch Th
The Fivehole Arch trailhead is near Horseshoe Canyon (North) WSA with dispersed camping available nearby. Hikers should follow the cairn trail from the slick rock trailhead to reach the arch. Five Hole Arch offers views of Labyrinth Canyon.
Starr Spring Campground
Starr Springs Campground, located on the southeast end of Mount Hillers, is popular with geology enthusiasts and late-season hunters. It features twelve individual campsites, one large group site, and amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, r...
Cochetopa Creek Rec Site
Cochetopa Creek Recreation Site is an ideal spot for a peaceful day of fishing, featuring developed campsites and picnic areas amidst dense vegetation and steep canyon walls. Stunning rock formations along Highway 114 enhance the scenic beauty of ...
North River Road Campground
From $25/night
Island Lake Campground
Island Lake Campground, situated at 10,000 feet on Colorado's Grand Mesa, offers access to over 300 fishing lakes. It is popular for fishing, canoeing, and hiking. The campground is conveniently located near Cedaredge and Delta.
From $36/night
North Klondike Campground
North Klondike Campground offers mountain bikers convenient access to the North Klondike trail system and other renowned trails in Moab, along with stunning views of the La Sal mountains and Klondike Bluffs. Campsites are available on a first-come...
Jumbo Campground
Jumbo Campground is situated on the northern slope of Grand Mesa in Colorado, surrounded by over 300 lakes. It offers excellent fishing, canoeing, and hiking opportunities for visitors. The Mesa Lakes area is a popular destination for outdoor enth...
From $26/night
Cobbett Lake
Cobbett Lake Campground is situated on Colorado's Grand Mesa in the Land O' Lakes area, known for over 300 lakes. It offers excellent fishing, canoeing, and hiking opportunities for visitors.
From $24/night
Saddlehorn Campground
Saddlehorn Campground is situated in Colorado National Monument, showcasing stunning landscapes of towering monoliths and canyons. Visitors can explore red rock canyons along Rim Rock Drive, where wildlife such as bighorn sheep and eagles can be o...
From $22/night
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Lone Mesa Group Sites
Lone Mesa Group Sites cater to large gatherings like school groups and family reunions, offering access to national parks and outdoor activities such as hiking and rafting. The elevation is 1,000 feet higher than Moab, providing cooler temperature...
From $150/night
Devils Garden Campground
Devils Garden Campground is nestled in Arches National Park, Southeastern Utah, at an elevation of about 5200 ft. It is surrounded by stunning sandstone arches and fins, located 18 miles north of the park entrance and 23 miles from Moab.
Platoro Cabin 1
Platoro Cabin 1, situated in the mining town of Platoro, Colorado, at 10,000 feet elevation, was constructed in 1963 for Forest Service crews. Now, it serves as a retreat for guests looking for relaxation and outdoor activities in the Rio Grande N...
From $75/night
Platoro Cabin 2
Platoro Cabin 2 is situated in downtown Platoro, Colorado, at an elevation of 10,000 feet within the Rio Grande National Forest. Originally built in 1963 for Forest Service crews, it served until the early 1990s. Today, it offers a retreat for gue...
From $75/night
Stevens Creek Campground
Stevens Creek Campground, located on the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir near Gunnison, CO, is favored by boaters for its easy access to the water. The campground features a sunny environment with the pleasant aroma of sagebrush. Nearby attract...
Courthouse Rock Campground
Courthouse Rock Campground offers first-come, first-served sites (1-4, 7-10) and reservable equestrian sites (5 and 6). Located 16 miles north of Moab, Utah, it features 10 sites for large RVs amid an open landscape, with nearby dinosaur track and...
From $20/night
Stone Cellar Guard Station
Stone Cellar Guard Station is a remote cabin situated at 9,500 feet elevation near La Garita Wilderness in Saguache Park, Rio Grande National Forest. It offers a secluded retreat for guests looking to relax and enjoy recreational activities in sou...
From $50/night
Fish Ford Recreation Site
Fish Ford Recreation Site is a boat launch and campground located along the Colorado River. It offers access for boating and camping activities. The site provides a natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts.
Off Cow Camp Cabin
Off Cow Camp Cabin is located at 10,500 feet in a high elevation meadow and is accessible only by vehicles 50" wide or less or on foot/horseback. It features a renovated cabin and barn, along with a vault toilet, and can be reserved for up to four...
From $25/night
Fitton Guard Station Cabin
Fitton Guard Station Cabin is situated at 10,600 feet in a meadow along Burro Creek and is accessible only by vehicles 50" wide or less, or by foot and horseback. Passenger vehicles cannot reach the cabin. Reservations can be made for up to 14 day...
From $25/night
Cisco Takeout
Cisco Takeout serves as the endpoint for the Westwater boat trip, providing a designated area for boaters to conclude their journey. It offers amenities and facilities for visitors. The location is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
Fivehole Arch Th
The Fivehole Arch trailhead is near Horseshoe Canyon (North) WSA with dispersed camping available nearby. Hikers should follow the cairn trail from the slick rock trailhead to reach the arch. Five Hole Arch offers views of Labyrinth Canyon.
Starr Spring Campground
Starr Springs Campground, located on the southeast end of Mount Hillers, is popular with geology enthusiasts and late-season hunters. It features twelve individual campsites, one large group site, and amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, r...
Cochetopa Creek Rec Site
Cochetopa Creek Recreation Site is an ideal spot for a peaceful day of fishing, featuring developed campsites and picnic areas amidst dense vegetation and steep canyon walls. Stunning rock formations along Highway 114 enhance the scenic beauty of ...
North River Road Campground
From $25/night
Island Lake Campground
Island Lake Campground, situated at 10,000 feet on Colorado's Grand Mesa, offers access to over 300 fishing lakes. It is popular for fishing, canoeing, and hiking. The campground is conveniently located near Cedaredge and Delta.
From $36/night
North Klondike Campground
North Klondike Campground offers mountain bikers convenient access to the North Klondike trail system and other renowned trails in Moab, along with stunning views of the La Sal mountains and Klondike Bluffs. Campsites are available on a first-come...
Jumbo Campground
Jumbo Campground is situated on the northern slope of Grand Mesa in Colorado, surrounded by over 300 lakes. It offers excellent fishing, canoeing, and hiking opportunities for visitors. The Mesa Lakes area is a popular destination for outdoor enth...
From $26/night
Cobbett Lake
Cobbett Lake Campground is situated on Colorado's Grand Mesa in the Land O' Lakes area, known for over 300 lakes. It offers excellent fishing, canoeing, and hiking opportunities for visitors.
From $24/night
Saddlehorn Campground
Saddlehorn Campground is situated in Colorado National Monument, showcasing stunning landscapes of towering monoliths and canyons. Visitors can explore red rock canyons along Rim Rock Drive, where wildlife such as bighorn sheep and eagles can be o...
From $22/night
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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, Platoro Cabin 1 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. Devils Garden Campground 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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