Top Campgrounds near Rico
Elwood Cabin
Elwood Cabin, located in the San Juan Mountains, offers a unique lodging experience with views of an open meadow. Built in 1911 as a support shack for the transcontinental telephone line, it later served as a Forest Service Station until 1962. Now...
Silver Thread Basecamp
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 ...
Upper Onion Creek Campground
Upper Onion Creek Campground features stunning views of the Colorado River canyon, red rock formations, and the La Sal Mountains. It offers 14 individual sites and 2 reservable group sites, with amenities including toilets but no water or hook-ups...
Gunnison KOA Journey
Dewey Bridge Campground
Dewey Bridge Campground offers individual and group campsites along the Colorado River, providing scenic views of the Entrada Bluffs. The campground features quiet, shady spots for tents and small RVs, with river access for small boats. Amenities ...
Gunnison Glamping Wagons
ULUM Moab
Windwhistle Group Site
The Windwhistle Group Site offers a tranquil setting for small gatherings, accessible by foot due to limited parking. It is near national parks, making it perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and mountain biking. The towns of Moab and Montic...
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...
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...
Mountain Time RV Park and Cabins (Formerly Tall Texan)
North River Road Campground
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...
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...
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.
Coral Sands RV Park
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 Recreation Area
Sand Island Recreation Area offers 21 campsites ideal for visitors to the San Juan River, Bluff, and Bears Ears National Monument. Each site features a tent/trailer space, picnic table, fire ring, and seasonal drinking water, accommodating up to 8...
Elwood Cabin
Elwood Cabin, located in the San Juan Mountains, offers a unique lodging experience with views of an open meadow. Built in 1911 as a support shack for the transcontinental telephone line, it later served as a Forest Service Station until 1962. Now...
Silver Thread Basecamp
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 ...
Upper Onion Creek Campground
Upper Onion Creek Campground features stunning views of the Colorado River canyon, red rock formations, and the La Sal Mountains. It offers 14 individual sites and 2 reservable group sites, with amenities including toilets but no water or hook-ups...
Gunnison KOA Journey
Dewey Bridge Campground
Dewey Bridge Campground offers individual and group campsites along the Colorado River, providing scenic views of the Entrada Bluffs. The campground features quiet, shady spots for tents and small RVs, with river access for small boats. Amenities ...
Gunnison Glamping Wagons
ULUM Moab
Windwhistle Group Site
The Windwhistle Group Site offers a tranquil setting for small gatherings, accessible by foot due to limited parking. It is near national parks, making it perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and mountain biking. The towns of Moab and Montic...
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...
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...
Mountain Time RV Park and Cabins (Formerly Tall Texan)
North River Road Campground
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...
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...
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.
Coral Sands RV Park
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 Recreation Area
Sand Island Recreation Area offers 21 campsites ideal for visitors to the San Juan River, Bluff, and Bears Ears National Monument. Each site features a tent/trailer space, picnic table, fire ring, and seasonal drinking water, accommodating up to 8...
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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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