Top Campgrounds near Lake City
Penitente Canyon Campground
Penitente Canyon Campground features serene landscapes and a variety of recreational activities within 10 miles of a major highway. Managed by the BLM, the 4,552-acre area is primarily for rock climbers but also caters to heritage tourism, mountai...
Junction Creek Campground
Junction Creek Campground is situated near Durango, Colorado, at the start of the Colorado Trail. It offers visitors great hiking and biking options. The campground is set in a beautiful natural environment.
West Dolores Campground
West Dolores Campground, situated on Forest Road 535 near Colorado Highway 145, offers a serene outdoor retreat about 20 miles northeast of Dolores. Visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing. It's an ideal spot for relaxati...
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...
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...
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...
The Campground at Big B's Delicious Orchards
Crested Butte RV Resort
Transfer Campground
Transfer Campground is situated about 11 miles north of Mancos, Colorado, within the San Juan National Forest. It is recognized for its proximity to numerous recreational trails in the area. The campground offers outdoor enthusiasts a great base f...
Kebler Corner RV Park, Campground & Cabins
Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area
The Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area, managed by the BLM, spans 600 acres in Slate River Valley near Crested Butte, CO, featuring a campground with 30 sites (12 for vehicles, 18 for tents, and a group site for 30). Amenities include vault toilets, fir...
Monarch Park
Monarch Park Campground is closed for renovations in 2024 and will reopen in 2025. It is located near Monarch Pass, offering family-friendly campsites by the South Fork Arkansas River and creek. Popular activities include hiking the Colorado/Conti...
Lottis Creek Campground
Lottis Creek Campground, situated at 8,600 feet in the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, offers a scenic outdoor retreat by Lottis Creek. Recently remodeled and surrounded by lodgepole pines in Taylor River Canyon, it caters to...
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...
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...
Brewery Creek Guard Station
Brewery Creek Guard Station, located at 9,500 feet in a wooded aspen grove, was built in 1935 for a forest ranger overseeing nearby districts. It sits south of the Continental Divide in the Rio Grande National Forest. Today, it serves as a cozy re...
Dunton Hot Springs
Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort
From $60/night
Lakeview Gunnison
Lakeview Campground is situated at 9,400 feet on Taylor Park Reservoir. It offers fishing, boating, and numerous off-road and biking activities for visitors. The area is popular for its scenic outdoor recreational opportunities.
From $26/night
Penitente Canyon Campground
Penitente Canyon Campground features serene landscapes and a variety of recreational activities within 10 miles of a major highway. Managed by the BLM, the 4,552-acre area is primarily for rock climbers but also caters to heritage tourism, mountai...
Junction Creek Campground
Junction Creek Campground is situated near Durango, Colorado, at the start of the Colorado Trail. It offers visitors great hiking and biking options. The campground is set in a beautiful natural environment.
West Dolores Campground
West Dolores Campground, situated on Forest Road 535 near Colorado Highway 145, offers a serene outdoor retreat about 20 miles northeast of Dolores. Visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing. It's an ideal spot for relaxati...
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...
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...
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...
The Campground at Big B's Delicious Orchards
Crested Butte RV Resort
Transfer Campground
Transfer Campground is situated about 11 miles north of Mancos, Colorado, within the San Juan National Forest. It is recognized for its proximity to numerous recreational trails in the area. The campground offers outdoor enthusiasts a great base f...
Kebler Corner RV Park, Campground & Cabins
Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area
The Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area, managed by the BLM, spans 600 acres in Slate River Valley near Crested Butte, CO, featuring a campground with 30 sites (12 for vehicles, 18 for tents, and a group site for 30). Amenities include vault toilets, fir...
Monarch Park
Monarch Park Campground is closed for renovations in 2024 and will reopen in 2025. It is located near Monarch Pass, offering family-friendly campsites by the South Fork Arkansas River and creek. Popular activities include hiking the Colorado/Conti...
Lottis Creek Campground
Lottis Creek Campground, situated at 8,600 feet in the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, offers a scenic outdoor retreat by Lottis Creek. Recently remodeled and surrounded by lodgepole pines in Taylor River Canyon, it caters to...
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...
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...
Brewery Creek Guard Station
Brewery Creek Guard Station, located at 9,500 feet in a wooded aspen grove, was built in 1935 for a forest ranger overseeing nearby districts. It sits south of the Continental Divide in the Rio Grande National Forest. Today, it serves as a cozy re...
Dunton Hot Springs
Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort
From $60/night
Lakeview Gunnison
Lakeview Campground is situated at 9,400 feet on Taylor Park Reservoir. It offers fishing, boating, and numerous off-road and biking activities for visitors. The area is popular for its scenic outdoor recreational opportunities.
From $26/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.
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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