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Hovenweep Campground
Hovenweep Campground is situated in the scenic Colorado Plateau of Southeast Utah at about 5300 ft elevation, near two canyons and 1/4 mile from the visitor center. Campers can enjoy breathtaking views of mountains and sandstone ledges filled with...
From $20/night
Alpine Ranger Station
The Alpine Ranger Station, located at 9,600 feet on the Alpine Plateau, offers stunning views in a serene alpine valley surrounded by forests. It provides a historic retreat with modern amenities and access to various recreational activities.
Ledges Rockhouse Area
Ledges Rockhouse Campground offers 12 RV and 12 tent sites, along with amenities like restrooms, picnic tables, and a boat ramp. The narrow access road may become slippery during wet weather, but the site is open year-round. For further details, v...
Ledges Cottonwood Area
The Ledges Cottonwood Area features 14 campsites along the San Miguel River, offering RV and tent sites, cabanas, picnic tables, grills, and toilets, but lacks drinking water and trash services. The river flows over sandstone bedrock, creating rap...
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
Silesca Cabin
The historic Silesca Cabin, formerly a Ranger Station, offers semi-rustic accommodations with modern amenities like electricity and a refrigerator. Situated 40 minutes west of Montrose, it provides easy access and some privacy, located 100 feet fr...
From $120/night
The Gate Campground
The Gate Campground is located within the geologic formation known as The Gate, offering picnic, camping, and fishing opportunities by the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. Situated on the Silver Thread National Scenic Byway, it features 8 campsite...
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
Naturita RV Park
From $25/night
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
Red Bridge Campground
Red Bridge Campground, located near the Silver Thread National Scenic Byway, offers public fishing access to the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River and features 7 campsites with amenities like fire rings and picnic tables. However, there is no potabl...
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
North River Road Campground
From $25/night
Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)
Elk Creek Campground is situated in Conejos County, about 23 miles west of Antonito, Colorado, alongside Elk Creek and near Highway 17. It offers easy access for visitors and is located at an elevation of 8,500 feet in the lower Conejos Canyon.
From $34/night
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
Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground
The Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park offers a stunning camping experience for sightseeing, stargazing, and hiking. It features the most dramatic section of the Gunnison River Canyon, characterized by its narrow opening, steep walls, and impr...
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
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
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Hovenweep Campground
Hovenweep Campground is situated in the scenic Colorado Plateau of Southeast Utah at about 5300 ft elevation, near two canyons and 1/4 mile from the visitor center. Campers can enjoy breathtaking views of mountains and sandstone ledges filled with...
From $20/night
Alpine Ranger Station
The Alpine Ranger Station, located at 9,600 feet on the Alpine Plateau, offers stunning views in a serene alpine valley surrounded by forests. It provides a historic retreat with modern amenities and access to various recreational activities.
Ledges Rockhouse Area
Ledges Rockhouse Campground offers 12 RV and 12 tent sites, along with amenities like restrooms, picnic tables, and a boat ramp. The narrow access road may become slippery during wet weather, but the site is open year-round. For further details, v...
Ledges Cottonwood Area
The Ledges Cottonwood Area features 14 campsites along the San Miguel River, offering RV and tent sites, cabanas, picnic tables, grills, and toilets, but lacks drinking water and trash services. The river flows over sandstone bedrock, creating rap...
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
Silesca Cabin
The historic Silesca Cabin, formerly a Ranger Station, offers semi-rustic accommodations with modern amenities like electricity and a refrigerator. Situated 40 minutes west of Montrose, it provides easy access and some privacy, located 100 feet fr...
From $120/night
The Gate Campground
The Gate Campground is located within the geologic formation known as The Gate, offering picnic, camping, and fishing opportunities by the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. Situated on the Silver Thread National Scenic Byway, it features 8 campsite...
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
Naturita RV Park
From $25/night
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
Red Bridge Campground
Red Bridge Campground, located near the Silver Thread National Scenic Byway, offers public fishing access to the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River and features 7 campsites with amenities like fire rings and picnic tables. However, there is no potabl...
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
North River Road Campground
From $25/night
Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)
Elk Creek Campground is situated in Conejos County, about 23 miles west of Antonito, Colorado, alongside Elk Creek and near Highway 17. It offers easy access for visitors and is located at an elevation of 8,500 feet in the lower Conejos Canyon.
From $34/night
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
Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground
The Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park offers a stunning camping experience for sightseeing, stargazing, and hiking. It features the most dramatic section of the Gunnison River Canyon, characterized by its narrow opening, steep walls, and impr...
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
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
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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.
We highly recommend making reservations in advance, especially during peak season (summer months and holidays). Popular destinations can book up weeks or even months ahead. Last-minute bookings may be available during off-peak times.
Pet policies vary by property. Many campgrounds welcome pets but may have restrictions on size, breed, or number of pets. Some properties charge additional pet fees. Always check the specific property's pet policy before booking.
Essential items include a tent or RV, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, food and water, appropriate clothing for the weather, first aid kit, flashlight, and any specific gear for planned activities. Check the property's amenities to see what's provided and what you'll need to bring.
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