99% (368) • 27 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Red Mesa
Sunset Campground on Ruin Road
1. Sunset Campground on Ruin Road
96%
(625)
44mi from Red Mesa · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Watch the sun come up over the Sleeping Ute Mountain in Colorado and enjoy a gorgeous sunset as the sun sets over the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. We are off the grid and have no electricity or water. Our graveled camping sites are easy to access. We are located next to a paved road. You do not need high clearance vehicles or 4-wheel drive.
Camp in a natural high desert environment consisting of cedar and pinion trees, Brigham tea, sagebrush, etc. Great views of the night sky. An ancient Indian mound is on site. The Five Kiva Ruin and Nations Natural Bridge are within hiking distance. Minutes away is the town of Blanding with restaurants, hospital, gas stations and a dump station.
Its only a short drive to five different National Monuments: Bears Ears, Natural Bridges, Rainbow Bridge, Hovenweep, and Canyon of The Ancients. Take a scenic drive over the Blue Mountain and Elk Ridge.
Southeastern Utah is full of archeology history to hike and explore.
Pets
Toilets
Picnic table
from
$25
/ night
Canyon Trails Ranch
2. Canyon Trails Ranch
100%
(104)
41mi from Red Mesa · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The homestead was built in 1911 and was one of the original postal pickups in the area. The ranch is located between Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and backs up to Canyon of the Ancients National Monument. Our family has lived in McElmo Canyon for over 40 years and the campground has hosted camping and outdoor educational groups since 1965. We are a family run ranch with an operating hay farm, horseback riding business, and carriage shop.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$45
/ night
99% (368) • 27 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Red Mesa
Sunset Campground on Ruin Road
1. Sunset Campground on Ruin Road
96%
(625)
44mi from Red Mesa · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Watch the sun come up over the Sleeping Ute Mountain in Colorado and enjoy a gorgeous sunset as the sun sets over the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. We are off the grid and have no electricity or water. Our graveled camping sites are easy to access. We are located next to a paved road. You do not need high clearance vehicles or 4-wheel drive.
Camp in a natural high desert environment consisting of cedar and pinion trees, Brigham tea, sagebrush, etc. Great views of the night sky. An ancient Indian mound is on site. The Five Kiva Ruin and Nations Natural Bridge are within hiking distance. Minutes away is the town of Blanding with restaurants, hospital, gas stations and a dump station.
Its only a short drive to five different National Monuments: Bears Ears, Natural Bridges, Rainbow Bridge, Hovenweep, and Canyon of The Ancients. Take a scenic drive over the Blue Mountain and Elk Ridge.
Southeastern Utah is full of archeology history to hike and explore.
Pets
Toilets
Picnic table
from
$25
/ night
Canyon Trails Ranch
2. Canyon Trails Ranch
100%
(104)
41mi from Red Mesa · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The homestead was built in 1911 and was one of the original postal pickups in the area. The ranch is located between Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and backs up to Canyon of the Ancients National Monument. Our family has lived in McElmo Canyon for over 40 years and the campground has hosted camping and outdoor educational groups since 1965. We are a family run ranch with an operating hay farm, horseback riding business, and carriage shop.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$45
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jane
October 2025
24 ft campervan
With pets
We loved Sunset. It was quiet with no highway traffic yet not off a beaten path or hard to find with the directions provided. The walk to the natural rock bridge and 5 kiva site was such an added bonus!
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Outside18
October 2025
35 ft Class C
Nice quiet spot, clean porta potty, garbage disposal & picnic tables provided. The Hipcamp.com info needs to be added to the bulletin board.
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Eric
October 2025
Tent
Campground is in a secluded location with easy access to the trailheads and visitor's center. We found a campsite in the back on a loop that didn't get much traffic and allowed some space from the road. There was a large flat tent area in the back part of the site. Restrooms were decent.
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Annette
October 2025
Tent
Cassie and Evan responded quickly when I texted them. The site is gorgeous and so nice and quiet as well as easy access from the main road.
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Randy
October 2025
28 ft fifth wheel
With pets
With lots of rain making boondocking a bit dicey, it was great to have another option. This campground is kinda like an RV park but with more room between sites and great short hikes close by. Good gravel road and pads within the camp were a welcome break from muddy clay. If you don't need hookups or other amenities this is a solid choice. Never saw more than 20 percent occupied.
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Dennis
October 2025
23 ft campervan
Very beautiful area and a wonderful setup! Highly Recommended
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Marcy
October 2025
Tent
We greatly enjoyed our two day stay. The location is beautiful. Both nights we watched the sun set over Bears Ears and watched a full moon rise to the east. The campground is very well maintained, easy to find and convenient to Blanding. Best of all was how quiet the location is! Definitely take the time to walk to the end of the road and see the 5 Kiva Ruin!
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Lin
September 2025
17 ft Class B
The campsite was easy to find and close to town, but on a quiet and peaceful location.
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Elizabeth
September 2025
16 ft car
Good location. Porta Potty was clean. I would camp there again.
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Shyra
September 2025
24 ft Class C
Cassie and Evan’s campground was amazing! We needed somewhere pretty last minute traveling from Arches National Park to The Grand Canyon in an RV. We absolutely loved how beautiful and off grid it was and the surroundings! They explained how to get there perfectly and the bathrooms were quite clean for porta potties. They give you their personal number if needed. We didn’t have time to walk around the surrounding areas but would love to come back and explore! Will definitely recommend and hope to stay again in the future!
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Gordon
September 2025
19 ft campervan
It was a nice quiet campground. The portal potty was clean and didn’t smell. Peg and I had a nice quiet evening there. Thanks Cassie
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Farrah
September 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great location for exploring the area! Nice quiet spot.
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Carmen
September 2025
Tent
I love staying at Sunset! Every time I am in the area I look forward to such a wonderful spot. Thank you for always hosting!
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Sarah
September 2025
Tent
Very sweet little spot, beautiful views, and some nice walks right off-site.
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Thad
September 2025
26 ft travel trailer
I've stayed here before. Clean, hard packed sites that stay mud free even after a rain...have a 26' toy hauler. This trip I spent 7 days here. Close to town without feeling it. It's high ground with good views... even see Bears Ears on horizon. I'm generally a remote boondocks camper, but this is one of my exception locations. Even the porta johns are unbelievably clean. I think paid camping sites are generally too expensive these days, but this place is kind of unique.
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Jackson
August 2025
16 ft car
Great site for an overnight stay! Easy to access, thanks.
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Remy
July 2025
Tent
Great place to stay! Super quiet, not many people coming by and a beautiful clear view of the sky :)
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Daisy
July 2025
Tent
Directions were easy, the sites were labeled well. A great little campground. When we arrived, we were the only ones there and we saw a site (we didn’t pick) that we liked better and the hosts responded to our message and lets us switch spots!
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Matthew
July 2025
Tent
With kids
This place was actually really amazing. Was way better than expected. Our first HipCamp experience and it did not disappoint. We were the only ones at the campground. Very private, peaceful and relaxing.
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Ana
July 2025
With kids
Amazing people and wonderful location. Absolutely stunning views and the chuck wagon kitchen was super fun.
We had a medical emergency come up and made last minute changes, everyone was super nice and understanding about the situation.
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