RV Campsites in Colorado

Camping enables you to experience the outdoors up close and personal, but sometimes the rain, wind or even intense sun can persuade you to choose to spend the day in your tent playing cards. The weather can have an effect when exploring and camping in the high altitudes of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The solution may be to hit the Rocky Mountain roads in an RV, stopping at various RV campgrounds along the way.

Mesa Verde

For a unique southwestern experience, Mesa Verde RV Resort offers a great place to park your rig while exploring the ancient cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park. This campground has a choice of partial, full and premium hook-ups. Wireless Internet is available to the whole RV park.

Mesa Verde RV Resort
35303 US Highway 160
Mancos, CO 81328
(800) 776-7421
mesaverdervresort.com

Garden of the Gods

For scenic views and a wide array of amenities, visit Garden of the Gods campground in Colorado Springs. The campground offers pull-through sites and extra wide sites.

Garden of the Gods Campground
3704 W. Colorado Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(800) 248-9451
coloradocampground.com

Elk Meadow Lodge and RV Resort

To prepare for a visit to legendary Rocky Mountain National Park, park your RV at Elk Meadow Lodge and RV Resort. Situated at the entrance to the park, you can explore some of the most scenic wilderness in the country. Elk Meadow also offers live entertainment and a chuck wagon supper on Friday and Saturday nights.

Elk Meadow Lodge and RV Resort
1665 Colorado Highway 66 
Estes Park, CO 80517
(800) 582-5342
essentialcoloradorv.com/elk-meadow

Blue Mesa Ranch and RV Resort

Bring the whole family to visit the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, and stay at Blue Mesa Ranch and RV Resort. Blue Mesa includes a teen center, kids' fishing pond, mini-golf, and shuffleboard. Spend a day rafting or fishing on the Gunnison River, then return to one of the 317 RV sites available at this campground.

Blue Mesa Ranch and RV Resort
27601 West Highway 50
Gunnison, Colorado 81230
(970) 642-4150
bluemesarvcamping.com

Article Written By Emily Crespin

Emily Crespin manages logistics for a wilderness education program in the Colorado Rockies. She holds a Bachelor's degree in biology and a Master's in communications and public relations. Crespin has been a freelance writer and technical editor since 2008.

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