Top Campgrounds near Rico
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
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...
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 ...
The Ledge Campground
Ledges A Campground will be closed from October 5-31, 2020, for maintenance. It features five campgrounds with 105 individual sites accommodating up to 10 people and 2 vehicles each, plus one reservable group site for 15-30 people. The campground ...
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,...
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site, situated along the Colorado River, features stunning views and serves as a popular launch point for river trips. The campground offers 15 individual campsites and one reservable group site, accommodating both RVs and...
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...
Lower Onion Creek Campground
Lower Onion Creek Campground features campsites along the Colorado River, providing stunning views of the canyon and red rock formations. It offers 21 individual sites on a first-come, first-served basis, and 2 reservable group sites. The campgrou...
Sun Outdoors Moab Downtown
Hunter Canyon Group Site
The Hunter Canyon Group Site offers access to the Hunter Canyon trail and popular rock-climbing routes, but is best suited for smaller vehicles due to a steep, narrow access road. Located near Kane Creek Road, it provides outdoor enthusiasts with ...
Hal Canyon Campground
Hal Canyon Campground features 11 first-come, first-served campsites along the Colorado River Canyon, offering scenic views. Each site accommodates up to 10 people and two vehicles, but there is no water or hook-ups available. Visitors should be c...
Oak Grove Campground
Oak Grove Campground features seven tent-only campsites with stunning views of the Colorado River canyon, available on a first-come, first-serve basis for $20 per night. Each site accommodates up to 10 people and two vehicles, but there are no wat...
Big Bend Group Sites
Big Bend offers three reservable group sites, with Sites A and B near the Colorado River and Site C in a secluded canyon. Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, rafting, and climbing in nearby parks. Moab is about 30 minutes away, providing di...
Upper Big Bend Campground
Upper Big Bend Campground offers scenic tent camping along the Colorado River Canyon, with 8 individual sites available on a first-come, first-served basis for $20 per night. It's a popular spot for climbers near the Big Bend Bouldering Area. Note...
Canyon View RV Resort
Grandstaff Campground
Grandstaff Campground offers tent-only sites along the Colorado River, featuring stunning views of Arches National Park's red rock cliffs. It is popular for its summer shade and proximity to Moab, filling quickly from March to October. The campgro...
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
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...
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 ...
The Ledge Campground
Ledges A Campground will be closed from October 5-31, 2020, for maintenance. It features five campgrounds with 105 individual sites accommodating up to 10 people and 2 vehicles each, plus one reservable group site for 15-30 people. The campground ...
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,...
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site, situated along the Colorado River, features stunning views and serves as a popular launch point for river trips. The campground offers 15 individual campsites and one reservable group site, accommodating both RVs and...
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...
Lower Onion Creek Campground
Lower Onion Creek Campground features campsites along the Colorado River, providing stunning views of the canyon and red rock formations. It offers 21 individual sites on a first-come, first-served basis, and 2 reservable group sites. The campgrou...
Sun Outdoors Moab Downtown
Hunter Canyon Group Site
The Hunter Canyon Group Site offers access to the Hunter Canyon trail and popular rock-climbing routes, but is best suited for smaller vehicles due to a steep, narrow access road. Located near Kane Creek Road, it provides outdoor enthusiasts with ...
Hal Canyon Campground
Hal Canyon Campground features 11 first-come, first-served campsites along the Colorado River Canyon, offering scenic views. Each site accommodates up to 10 people and two vehicles, but there is no water or hook-ups available. Visitors should be c...
Oak Grove Campground
Oak Grove Campground features seven tent-only campsites with stunning views of the Colorado River canyon, available on a first-come, first-serve basis for $20 per night. Each site accommodates up to 10 people and two vehicles, but there are no wat...
Big Bend Group Sites
Big Bend offers three reservable group sites, with Sites A and B near the Colorado River and Site C in a secluded canyon. Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, rafting, and climbing in nearby parks. Moab is about 30 minutes away, providing di...
Upper Big Bend Campground
Upper Big Bend Campground offers scenic tent camping along the Colorado River Canyon, with 8 individual sites available on a first-come, first-served basis for $20 per night. It's a popular spot for climbers near the Big Bend Bouldering Area. Note...
Canyon View RV Resort
Grandstaff Campground
Grandstaff Campground offers tent-only sites along the Colorado River, featuring stunning views of Arches National Park's red rock cliffs. It is popular for its summer shade and proximity to Moab, filling quickly from March to October. The campgro...
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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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