Pet-friendly Campgrounds near Rico
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Warner Lake
Warner Lake Campground and Cabin are situated in the La Sal Mountains at an elevation of 9,400 feet, alongside scenic Warner Lake. The area offers activities like fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Visitors can also explore numerous local trails.
Carnero Guard Station
Carnero Guard Station is located at 9,840 feet in a meadow surrounded by forest in the Rio Grande National Forest. Initially proposed in 1907 and named after a local homesteader, construction began in 1908, and the name was changed to Carnero Guar...
Upper Crossing Guard Station
Upper Crossing Guard Station, situated at 8,400 feet along a scenic byway near the Continental Divide, provides comfortable lodging in a remote area of Rio Grande National Forest. It was once the headquarters of the short-lived Cochetopa National ...
Sand Island Group Sites
Sand Island Campground features two group campsites perfect for gatherings near Bluff and the San Juan River. The area provides various outdoor activities, including river floating, scenic drives, and rock art viewing. It's an excellent choice for...
Superbowl Group Site
The Superbowl Group Site at Superbowl Campground accommodates larger groups (10-30 people) near Bears Ears National Monument and the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Located about 6.5 miles from Canyonlands and 13.5 miles from Newspa...
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.
Ken's Lake Group Sites
The Ken's Lake Group Sites offer a tranquil camping experience near Moab, featuring activities like swimming, paddle-boarding, and fishing, with access to hiking and 4WD trails. Group campsite A includes corrals, and the area is close to national ...
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.
Creek Pasture Group Site
The Creek Pasture Group Site at Creek Pasture Campground is perfect for large groups wanting to enjoy the Indian Creek area near Bears Ears National Monument. This primitive and undeveloped area offers limited services and is known for its picture...
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...
Indian Creek Falls Group Site
The Indian Creek Falls Group Site is perfect for groups looking to enjoy the Indian Creek Corridor near Canyonlands National Park. Located in a small bowl above Indian Creek, the area remains largely primitive except for a few developed facilities...
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...
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.
Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground
The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, located in southeastern Utah, is a remote area accessible within 1.25 to 1.5 hours from Monticello and Moab. The campground accommodates tents and small campers, with reservations available for Lo...
Rosy Lane
Rosy Lane Campground is situated 17 miles from Gunnison, Colorado, in the scenic Taylor River Canyon. It offers visitors activities such as rafting, fishing, and hiking. The campground is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
From $28/night
The Ledge Group Sites
The Ledge Group Campsites are perfect for those wanting to explore backcountry routes but are accessible via a challenging road not suited for large vehicles. Outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, and four-wheeling are available nearby,...
Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites
Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites provide easy access to biking and off-highway vehicle trails, surrounded by stunning views of sandstone formations, canyons, and the La Sal Mountains. Visitors are captivated by breathtaking sunsets, the ...
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,...
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...
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...
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Warner Lake
Warner Lake Campground and Cabin are situated in the La Sal Mountains at an elevation of 9,400 feet, alongside scenic Warner Lake. The area offers activities like fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Visitors can also explore numerous local trails.
Carnero Guard Station
Carnero Guard Station is located at 9,840 feet in a meadow surrounded by forest in the Rio Grande National Forest. Initially proposed in 1907 and named after a local homesteader, construction began in 1908, and the name was changed to Carnero Guar...
Upper Crossing Guard Station
Upper Crossing Guard Station, situated at 8,400 feet along a scenic byway near the Continental Divide, provides comfortable lodging in a remote area of Rio Grande National Forest. It was once the headquarters of the short-lived Cochetopa National ...
Sand Island Group Sites
Sand Island Campground features two group campsites perfect for gatherings near Bluff and the San Juan River. The area provides various outdoor activities, including river floating, scenic drives, and rock art viewing. It's an excellent choice for...
Superbowl Group Site
The Superbowl Group Site at Superbowl Campground accommodates larger groups (10-30 people) near Bears Ears National Monument and the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Located about 6.5 miles from Canyonlands and 13.5 miles from Newspa...
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.
Ken's Lake Group Sites
The Ken's Lake Group Sites offer a tranquil camping experience near Moab, featuring activities like swimming, paddle-boarding, and fishing, with access to hiking and 4WD trails. Group campsite A includes corrals, and the area is close to national ...
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.
Creek Pasture Group Site
The Creek Pasture Group Site at Creek Pasture Campground is perfect for large groups wanting to enjoy the Indian Creek area near Bears Ears National Monument. This primitive and undeveloped area offers limited services and is known for its picture...
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...
Indian Creek Falls Group Site
The Indian Creek Falls Group Site is perfect for groups looking to enjoy the Indian Creek Corridor near Canyonlands National Park. Located in a small bowl above Indian Creek, the area remains largely primitive except for a few developed facilities...
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...
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.
Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground
The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, located in southeastern Utah, is a remote area accessible within 1.25 to 1.5 hours from Monticello and Moab. The campground accommodates tents and small campers, with reservations available for Lo...
Rosy Lane
Rosy Lane Campground is situated 17 miles from Gunnison, Colorado, in the scenic Taylor River Canyon. It offers visitors activities such as rafting, fishing, and hiking. The campground is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
From $28/night
The Ledge Group Sites
The Ledge Group Campsites are perfect for those wanting to explore backcountry routes but are accessible via a challenging road not suited for large vehicles. Outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, and four-wheeling are available nearby,...
Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites
Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites provide easy access to biking and off-highway vehicle trails, surrounded by stunning views of sandstone formations, canyons, and the La Sal Mountains. Visitors are captivated by breathtaking sunsets, the ...
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,...
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...
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...
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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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