Top Campgrounds near Rico
La Mesa RV Park
From $60/night
Sundance RV Park
Bradfield Recreation Site
Bradfield Recreation Site is a spacious campground featuring 17 designated sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and some shaded options, including an accessible site. Facilities include vault restrooms and potable water hand pumps, with an additi...
Outdoorsy Bayfield
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...
Thirty Mile
Thirty Mile Campground is located by the Rio Grande River, near the Rio Grande Reservoir, offering activities like fishing, canoeing, and swimming. It features two trailheads and hosts interpretive programs. Nearby, the Weminuche Wilderness, Color...
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...
River Hill
River Hill is a popular campground located by the Rio Grande River, surrounded by a meadow and willows. Visitors enjoy fishing for trout, hunting, and taking in scenic views of the forested hills and rock bluffs. River kayaking and fishing are pop...
Box Elder
BLM's Box Elder Campground, located in Dolores River Canyon near Dove Creek, offers 11 campsites with fire rings and picnic tables, as well as two vault toilets. The site features shade from box elder trees and proximity to the river, providing re...
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
Highlander RV Campground
The Outpost at River Fork & The Outpost at Henson Creek
The Outpost in Lake City, Colorado, features three distinct accommodations: The Outpost at Henson Creek RV Park offers a peaceful creekside experience with community amenities, while The Outpost at River Fork RV Park provides convenient access to ...
Jackson Guard Station
Jackson Guard Station is a versatile destination for both short getaways and extended hunting trips, originally serving as a Forest Service guard station. Its scenic access road enhances the arrival experience, while summer offers activities like ...
Elkhorn RV Resort
Williams Creek Campground
Williams Creek Campground, located 23 miles north of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, features a mix of shaded and sunny campsites, some near the creek. It is a popular destination for fishing, ATV riding, and enjoying scenic views.
Naturita RV Park
From $25/night
Palisades Horse Camp
Palisades Horse Camp is situated 30 miles north of Pagosa Springs in the San Juan National Forest. It offers excellent horseback riding and hiking trails, along with a rich variety of wildlife.
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Sportsman’s Campground & Mountain Cabins
La Mesa RV Park
From $60/night
Sundance RV Park
Bradfield Recreation Site
Bradfield Recreation Site is a spacious campground featuring 17 designated sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and some shaded options, including an accessible site. Facilities include vault restrooms and potable water hand pumps, with an additi...
Outdoorsy Bayfield
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...
Thirty Mile
Thirty Mile Campground is located by the Rio Grande River, near the Rio Grande Reservoir, offering activities like fishing, canoeing, and swimming. It features two trailheads and hosts interpretive programs. Nearby, the Weminuche Wilderness, Color...
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...
River Hill
River Hill is a popular campground located by the Rio Grande River, surrounded by a meadow and willows. Visitors enjoy fishing for trout, hunting, and taking in scenic views of the forested hills and rock bluffs. River kayaking and fishing are pop...
Box Elder
BLM's Box Elder Campground, located in Dolores River Canyon near Dove Creek, offers 11 campsites with fire rings and picnic tables, as well as two vault toilets. The site features shade from box elder trees and proximity to the river, providing re...
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
Highlander RV Campground
The Outpost at River Fork & The Outpost at Henson Creek
The Outpost in Lake City, Colorado, features three distinct accommodations: The Outpost at Henson Creek RV Park offers a peaceful creekside experience with community amenities, while The Outpost at River Fork RV Park provides convenient access to ...
Jackson Guard Station
Jackson Guard Station is a versatile destination for both short getaways and extended hunting trips, originally serving as a Forest Service guard station. Its scenic access road enhances the arrival experience, while summer offers activities like ...
Elkhorn RV Resort
Williams Creek Campground
Williams Creek Campground, located 23 miles north of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, features a mix of shaded and sunny campsites, some near the creek. It is a popular destination for fishing, ATV riding, and enjoying scenic views.
Naturita RV Park
From $25/night
Palisades Horse Camp
Palisades Horse Camp is situated 30 miles north of Pagosa Springs in the San Juan National Forest. It offers excellent horseback riding and hiking trails, along with a rich variety of wildlife.
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Sportsman’s Campground & Mountain Cabins
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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