The best camping near Bayfield with hot tubs

·

In the heart of the Pine River Valley between Durango and Pagosa Springs, Bayfield is set downstream from the secluded Lake Vallecito, a draw for anglers, boaters, and other water enthusiasts. The town is well placed for accessing the rugged Weminuche Wilderness and San Juan National Forest, where you’ll find a range of wildlife and camping options, from dispersed to developed. Ancient Puebloan archaeological sites are also nearby. The fun doesn't stop in winter, when ice fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing are popular.

100% (12)

Top-rated campgrounds

Mesa Verde RV Resort

7. Mesa Verde RV Resort

45mi from Bayfield · 60 sites · Mancos, CO
Discover a truly exceptional RV resort experience where cleanliness and comfort take center stage. Our meticulously maintained facilities feature pristine tiled bathrooms and showers that have earned rave reviews from guests, who often declare them “the best bathrooms and showers ever!” For pet owners, we offer a spacious dog-walking area complete with lush grass and two serene ponds. We kindly ask that all pet owners clean up after their furry friends, and we provide complimentary poop-scoop bags to make this easy. Stay connected with our complimentary WiFi service, although please note that signal strength may vary based on guest usage and other factors. We recommend not relying on WiFi for business needs while enjoying your vacation. Our laundry facilities are open 24/7 and equipped with high-efficiency machines, ensuring you can keep your clothes fresh during your stay. The laundry room is cleaned daily, and you can find laundry supplies, including quarters, in our convenience store. Relax and unwind in our two hot tubs and heated swimming pool, available from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting. One hot tub is nestled under a charming pergola surrounded by a beautiful garden with views of Mesa Verde, while the other is conveniently located next to the pool, offering a shaded retreat. Finally, our Outdoor Sitting Area features gas-powered barbecues
Durango Ranch RV Resort

8. Durango Ranch RV Resort

16mi from Bayfield · 20 sites · Durango, CO
Discover the unique charm of Durango Ranch RV Resort, where you can unwind in a serene, family-run ranch steeped in history. Nestled against the stunning backdrop of the La Plata and San Juan Mountains, our resort offers breathtaking views and modern amenities just a short drive from Durango, CO, and Aztec, NM. Our RV park features 19 full hook-up sites, each surrounded by newly planted grass and trees, ensuring a peaceful retreat. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, ADA-compliant restrooms and showers, an onsite laundry facility, a dog park, a community BBQ grill, and a relaxing hot tub lounge complete with a propane fire table. With a variety of pull-through and back-in sites available, we can accommodate RVs and campers of all sizes, making it the perfect place to kick back and relax for a night or an extended stay. Durango Ranch RV Resort is proudly owned and operated by the Kroeger family, who have deep roots in the area dating back to 1895. As 4th and 5th generation ranchers, Russ and Donalda, along with their children Tanner, Tori, Teagan, and Jack, cultivate grass alfalfa mixed hay right across from the resort. During your stay, you may witness
Dunton Hot Springs

11. Dunton Hot Springs

46mi from Bayfield · 33 sites · Rico, CO
Dunton Hot Springs Resort stands out as a unique destination, blending the charm of a romantic ghost town with the luxury of modern accommodations, all set against the stunning backdrop of the San Juan Mountains in the Colorado Rockies. This extraordinary alpine valley offers guests an unforgettable experience, combining rustic elegance with exclusive hospitality and an authentic glamping adventure. Accommodating up to 44 guests, Dunton Hot Springs features thirteen beautifully furnished luxury cabins, ranging from one to five bedrooms. Each hand-hewn log cabin is exquisitely decorated, providing a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere. Guests can indulge in gourmet meals at the life-worn saloon, explore lung-busting trails, and unwind with pampering massages, all while enjoying the soothing hot springs nestled beneath glistening snowbanks. Although the ghost town is free of cell phone service, high-speed wireless internet is available in every cabin, ensuring connectivity when needed. An exceptional addition to the Dunton experience is the Dunton River Camp, which offers eight luxurious prospector-style tents, each equipped with en-suite bathrooms. Located at Cresto Ranch, a historic cattle ranch from the late 1800s, the camp is surrounded by approximately 500 acres of picturesque fields, meadows, and forests.

In the heart of the Pine River Valley between Durango and Pagosa Springs, Bayfield is set downstream from the secluded Lake Vallecito, a draw for anglers, boaters, and other water enthusiasts. The town is well placed for accessing the rugged Weminuche Wilderness and San Juan National Forest, where you’ll find a range of wildlife and camping options, from dispersed to developed. Ancient Puebloan archaeological sites are also nearby. The fun doesn't stop in winter, when ice fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing are popular.

100% (12)

Top-rated campgrounds

Mesa Verde RV Resort

7. Mesa Verde RV Resort

45mi from Bayfield · 60 sites · Mancos, CO
Discover a truly exceptional RV resort experience where cleanliness and comfort take center stage. Our meticulously maintained facilities feature pristine tiled bathrooms and showers that have earned rave reviews from guests, who often declare them “the best bathrooms and showers ever!” For pet owners, we offer a spacious dog-walking area complete with lush grass and two serene ponds. We kindly ask that all pet owners clean up after their furry friends, and we provide complimentary poop-scoop bags to make this easy. Stay connected with our complimentary WiFi service, although please note that signal strength may vary based on guest usage and other factors. We recommend not relying on WiFi for business needs while enjoying your vacation. Our laundry facilities are open 24/7 and equipped with high-efficiency machines, ensuring you can keep your clothes fresh during your stay. The laundry room is cleaned daily, and you can find laundry supplies, including quarters, in our convenience store. Relax and unwind in our two hot tubs and heated swimming pool, available from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting. One hot tub is nestled under a charming pergola surrounded by a beautiful garden with views of Mesa Verde, while the other is conveniently located next to the pool, offering a shaded retreat. Finally, our Outdoor Sitting Area features gas-powered barbecues
Durango Ranch RV Resort

8. Durango Ranch RV Resort

16mi from Bayfield · 20 sites · Durango, CO
Discover the unique charm of Durango Ranch RV Resort, where you can unwind in a serene, family-run ranch steeped in history. Nestled against the stunning backdrop of the La Plata and San Juan Mountains, our resort offers breathtaking views and modern amenities just a short drive from Durango, CO, and Aztec, NM. Our RV park features 19 full hook-up sites, each surrounded by newly planted grass and trees, ensuring a peaceful retreat. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, ADA-compliant restrooms and showers, an onsite laundry facility, a dog park, a community BBQ grill, and a relaxing hot tub lounge complete with a propane fire table. With a variety of pull-through and back-in sites available, we can accommodate RVs and campers of all sizes, making it the perfect place to kick back and relax for a night or an extended stay. Durango Ranch RV Resort is proudly owned and operated by the Kroeger family, who have deep roots in the area dating back to 1895. As 4th and 5th generation ranchers, Russ and Donalda, along with their children Tanner, Tori, Teagan, and Jack, cultivate grass alfalfa mixed hay right across from the resort. During your stay, you may witness
Dunton Hot Springs

11. Dunton Hot Springs

46mi from Bayfield · 33 sites · Rico, CO
Dunton Hot Springs Resort stands out as a unique destination, blending the charm of a romantic ghost town with the luxury of modern accommodations, all set against the stunning backdrop of the San Juan Mountains in the Colorado Rockies. This extraordinary alpine valley offers guests an unforgettable experience, combining rustic elegance with exclusive hospitality and an authentic glamping adventure. Accommodating up to 44 guests, Dunton Hot Springs features thirteen beautifully furnished luxury cabins, ranging from one to five bedrooms. Each hand-hewn log cabin is exquisitely decorated, providing a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere. Guests can indulge in gourmet meals at the life-worn saloon, explore lung-busting trails, and unwind with pampering massages, all while enjoying the soothing hot springs nestled beneath glistening snowbanks. Although the ghost town is free of cell phone service, high-speed wireless internet is available in every cabin, ensuring connectivity when needed. An exceptional addition to the Dunton experience is the Dunton River Camp, which offers eight luxurious prospector-style tents, each equipped with en-suite bathrooms. Located at Cresto Ranch, a historic cattle ranch from the late 1800s, the camp is surrounded by approximately 500 acres of picturesque fields, meadows, and forests.

Camper favorites near Bayfield

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Stories from the community

Other options near Bayfield

Value Prop
Value Prop
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best camping near Bayfield with hot tubs guide

Where to go

West 

Just west of Bayfield, Durango offers plenty of cultural and outdoor activities, plus camping options from RV parks to San Juan National Forest campgrounds. Discover the Ancient Puebloan cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park, and stay at the seasonal park campground. Nearby, Mancos State Park offers a lake and woods, along with forested and lakeside campgrounds and yurts. Private RV parks and forest service campgrounds can be found near Mancos, Cortez, Dolores, including within the McPhee Reservoir Recreation Area. Continue west through high desert on your way to Four Corners Monument, where Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah meet.

North

Head north to enjoy fishing and boating on Lake Vallecito, or take the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad from Durango to the historic mining town of Silverton. Colorado’s largest wilderness, Weminuche Wilderness, is located just north of Bayfield, and offers excellent backpacking and backcountry camping options, though the surrounding San Juan National Forest also offers developed campgrounds, in addition to 1.8 million acres of forest and wilderness, peaks, and canyons to explore. For even more forest, head east for the Rio Grande National Forest, with similar options for camping.

East

Head east to explore the ruins of ancient Puebloan dwellings in the Chimney Rock Archaeological Area. Further east, enjoy hot springs and the San Juan River at Pagosa Springs. Nearby Wolf Creek Resort is known for receiving the “most snow in Colorado.” Enjoy excellent fishing at South Fork and the Rio Grande River, or drive along the Silver Thread Byway to the historic towns of Creede and Lake City. Further south, enjoy all water activities at Navajo Lake, with Navajo State Park on the Colorado side, and Navajo Lake State Park on the New Mexico side, and several campgrounds on both sides.

When to go

Bayfield is at its busiest in the summer, when the weather is most pleasant for outdoor activities. Fishing can be enjoyed year-round, though the area is known for an ice fishing tournament in February and the salmon run in late fall. Many year-round public campgrounds offer limited or no services between September and May. Chimney Rock National Monument is open from May 15 to October 15.

Know before you go

  • Bayfield is situated at nearly 7,000 feet. Other recreation areas and campsites in the region are at even higher elevations. Be aware of potential altitude issues.
  • Campsites in national forests are often first-come first-serve, while campsites in Colorado state parks require advanced reservations.
  • Motorized and mechanized vehicles are prohibited in designated wilderness areas.
  • Be bear aware, especially when camping. Store food and other attractants in a bear proof container, away from your tent.
  • Fishing licenses are required in Colorado for anyone over age 16.