You’d be hard-pressed to pick a lousy camping spot in Colorado. With breathtaking views at every turn, meadows filled with wildflowers, and epic waterfalls, you need a lifetime to explore all that Colorado has to offer. Here are the 10 best RV campgrounds in Colorado to get you started.
The 10 Best RV Parks in Colorado
Explore the beautiful terrain The Centennial State has to offer with these top RV parks in Colorado. RV camping in Colorado is a must for any traveler who wants to experience the majesty of the west. So scratch RV camping in Colorado off your bucket list and hit the road in a Cruise America RV rental.
There were once more trees in Glacier Basin Campground, but they had to be removed due to pine beetle disease. Once the trees were thinned, their absence opened up an incredible view of the Continental Divide’s craggy mountains. A mile hike to Sprague Lake is a great way to start your day, and don’t miss the sunrise on the Front Range Mountains.
Amenities: This RV park in Colorado has sanitary dumps, firewood for sale, and clean restrooms. There are also picnic tables, fire rings, and barbeque grates at each site. Rocky Mountain National Park’s shuttle service runs through Glacier Basin.
“Each site here is variable, with some open with no trees and others nestled in some mature trees. Flush toilets and running water in the bathrooms.” -Nicole B.
Fast Facts:
- Price: $30-60
- Number of sites: 147
- RV sites: Yes, max length 35 feet
- Hookups: No
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
With over 40 full hookups and many other partial hookups, Chatfield State Park is a popular launching area for hot air balloons all year round. With 30 and 50 amp hookups, water and sewer hookups, and sanitary dumps, this state park sits on the Chatfield Reservoir, and most sites are open and grassy.
Amenities: Campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, grills, tent pads, access to drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers, a dump station, and laundry facilities. This state park also has miles of multi-use trails to explore.
“This is the first time I’ve found a state park so close to a major metro area!!” -Katie M.
Fast Facts:
- Price: $36-41
- Number of sites: 197
- RV sites: Yes, max length 60 feet
- Hookups: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
This gorgeous campground is located in a prime spot 30 miles west of Denver, Colorado. Golden Gate Canyon campground has pull-through spots, 30 and 50 amp sites, and sanitary dumps. Drinking water and showers are also on site, and this is an excellent spot for a jumping-off point to the Rockies.
Amenities: The amenities at this hidden gem in Colorado include flush toilets, showers, an ice machine, laundry facilities, and a dump station.
“Tons of beautiful hiking trails.” -Amanda M.
Fast Facts:
- Price: $18-90
- Number of sites: 132
- RV sites: Yes, max length 60 feet
- Hookups: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
You cannot beat the gorgeous views at Mueller State Park, an hour west of Colorado Springs, Colorado. There are a few different loops, some with pull-through spots and some hike-in only. Many of the RV sites are roadside pull-offs, so your rig is between you and the road.
Amenities: Clean bathrooms, coin-operated laundry facilities, and water stations are scattered throughout the campground. There is a visitor center, an amphitheater, firewood for sale, a dump station, and more.
“Fall is especially beautiful when the aspens turn gold.” -Kristen
Fast Facts:
- Price: $28-36
- Number of sites: 132
- RV sites: Yes, max length 40 feet
- Hookups: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
Cradled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Southern Colorado is Monument Lake, and next to Monument Lake is Monument Lake Resort, an adobe-style resort dating back to 1937. The 368-acre resort has every style of camping option you can think of, with added amenities like a pontoon boat, kayaks, paddleboards, or canoes for rent.
Amenities: This Colorado RV park has a bar and restaurant, marina, convenience store, and more all on site. Campers have access to clean restrooms and showers, picnic tables, and fire pits.
“This lake is in an absolutely beautiful part of the country.” -Brian P.
Fast Facts:
- Price: $21-45
- Number of sites: 60
- RV sites: Yes, max length 50 feet
- Hookups: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
This Colorado campground is 500 yards from the trailhead to Zapata Falls, a 1-mile loop with pull-through sites and no hookups. Zapata Falls Campground fills up quickly in winter and summer; in the winter, the waterfall is frozen, and in the summer, you have to wade through a river at points.
Amenities: Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-proof food locker for guests. Most campsites have access to vault toilets but no showers or hookups.
“Many with trees to hang hammocks and shade. Amazing views from almost all sites.” -Lauren M.
Fast Facts:
- Price: $5-45
- Number of sites: 23
- RV sites: Yes, max length 50 feet
- Hookups: No
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
There are only 15 RV sites at Morefield - Mesa Verde National Park with full hookups, so it’s recommended that you make a reservation. There are many great trails around, although some may be closed temporarily due to fire damage. Take a sunset hike on the Knife’s Edge for a spectacular view.
Amenities: There’s a well-stocked store, showers, laundry, and Wi-Fi connectivity for campers. Each site has a picnic table, a fire pit, a grill grate, and a gravel tent pad.
“The campsites are nestled in among the low trees and brush, with pretty good privacy between most of them.” -Kathy L.
Fast Facts:
- Price: $20-45
- Number of sites: 450
- RV sites: Yes, max length 30 feet
- Hookups: Yes
- Fires allowed: No
- Pets allowed: Yes
Near the Beaver Meadow entrance to the Rocky Mountain National Park, Moraine Park Campground is the ideal spot to explore the Rockies’ steep tors and flower-filled meadows.
Amenities: There are no RV hookups available in this Colorado RV park, but the several loops offer water spigots and restrooms. There’s also an excellent shuttle system for getting around the park. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, food storage locker, and access to drinking water.
“Stunningly beautiful with killer views of the mountains!” -Caroline A.
Fast Facts:
- Price: $15-45
- Number of sites: 245
- RV sites: Yes, max length 40 feet
- Hookups: No
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
In Southern Colorado lies Piñon Flats Campground in the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. There are endless recreation options in the park, from exploring the gorgeous dunes to playing in Medano Creek at the dunes’ base.
Amenities: This is one of the best campgrounds in Colorado due to its close proximity to the dunes. There are kid-friendly ranger-led activities for families to enjoy along with miles of hiking trails. There are picnic tables, restrooms, and a sanitary dump on site.
“A wonderful campground where you can walk directly to the Sand Dunes.” -Emilia S.
Fast Facts:
- Price: $20-80
- Number of sites: 88
- RV sites: Yes, max length 40 feet
- Hookups: No
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
This aptly named resort, Great Sand Dunes Oasis, has a beautiful view –– mountains on one side and dunes on the other.
Amenities: You can rent sand sleds and boards from the front office, and there is a restaurant and stocked store on site. 20 of the 90 sites are pull-through ones with hookups. There are clean restrooms, hot showers, and firewood available for visitors to this Colorado RV park.
“Views of the park are unmatched.” -Evan L.
Fast Facts:
- Price: $25-169
- Number of sites: 90
- RV sites: Yes, max length 60 feet
- Hookups: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
For more adventures in the mountains and shaded valleys of Colorado, check out The Dyrt’s complete list of great camping options in the Centennial State. Pick up an RV rental from Cruise America at a convenient location near you and start your road trip today!