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Top-rated campgrounds near Blue Mesa Reservoir
99% (347)
Top-rated campgrounds near Blue Mesa Reservoir
Public campgrounds in and near Blue Mesa Reservoir
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D.l.
October 2025
4 nights at Stay in Grace: Wine-Country Retreat
Grace is a sweet glamping option. The view from the breakfast table was lovely, the decor appealing and it was clean. It had everything we needed to make meals and wash dishes. The bed was comfortable. The furnace, electric stove and small heater for the bedroom made cool nights comfortable. Paonia is beautiful! The drive to Crested Butte from here is amazing!!!
Karina was very communicative with clear instructions before our trip and was quick to respond to our requests.
If you've never used a composting toilet before, it's an adjustment but it's a good option for glamping. The shower had hot water and enough pressure.
I would stay here again.
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Tamzen
September 2025
With pets
If you need recharging, a reset, peace, quiet, Magik, grounding and to be in nature, feel the basics of living minimally with mother Earth, the trees, the mountains, this is a must. Second time here in the same year
The Hawk TiPi comfortably fits 4 adults and 4 dogs.
Pure Bliss. Cannot believe I have to wait until next year to come back. 🙏🪶🙏
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Kelli
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Camp Stargazer
Camp Stargazer is an absolute gem! Sean and Vickie have built an incredible campsite. It is very comfortable, has everything you need, and looking up at the stars is jaw-droppingly beautiful. Hands down the coolest bathroom experience of my life.. you'll see when you're there!
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Jane
September 2025
With kids
This is one of our favorite places to glamp. It’s nice to not have to pack dishes, cookware, etc. There’s a great setup to cook. Sway in the hammocks after breakfast. The beds inside the teepees are so comfy. The host is incredibly kind.
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Simon
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Old Moon Acres Tipi Haven
Absolutely great experience, great host with one of the cutest little towns to go in and have dinner as well.
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Callie
August 2025
With kids
Absolutely beautiful. Stacy was so nice. Everything was perfect- will definitely be back!
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Tamzen
August 2025
With pets
One night wasn't enough.. What a sanctuary. Clean, green, so so peaceful, relaxing. I booked a second night in the deer 🦌 Tipi. Loved the solar bag showers, loved loved the views, and the private mini hike. Love that we could take our dogs because lots of places do not. Our dogs were in heaven. Highly highly recommend this sanctuary.
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Kathleen
August 2025
With kids
This was a fun spot for me and my kids to stay for the night. The host was very welcoming and the space was clean.
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David
August 2025
With kids
Our stay at old moon acres was awesome! We all had a blast and especially our kids. Stacy was very accommodating to our needs and helping us out from the very beginning. She is very nice and takes good care of her guests. It was a nice get away from the city. It is very kid friendly and a nice place to take the family. The place is very clean and it was a nice experience sleeping in a Tipi. Has a nice view of the mountains, a nice little spot to cook with everything provided and a nice fire pit to have a camp fire at night. Also not too far away are some fishing spots and a small town Crawford for whatever you might need. I would definitely recommend this place it was a nice stay 10/10 for us.
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Patti
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Camp Stargazer
Had a great time! Vickie and Sean are awesome and welcoming. They think of everything and are quick to respond and answer questions. Thanks for the hospitality!
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Spencer
July 2025
With kids
The property was perfect! My husband and sons had one Tipi, and my friend and her son had another and they were spacious and cute! The mattresses were comfy and the kids had so much fun! The porta-potties were clean, and the shower was perfect. Would much rather this bathroom set up than any facility at a camp ground. The little kitchen area by the creek was accommodating and relaxing, and the creek was a blast for the kids to get muddy and play in, without the concern of drowning. There was plenty of area in the pretty grass for the kids and puppies to run! Can’t wait to go back!
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Jaclyn
July 2025
With kids
We loved tipi camping here! We were the only ones this particular trip. It was easy to find and Stacy was very responsive and helpful. She even checked in with us to make sure we were all set The views are beautiful. Close to activities in Paonia or Crawford.
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Colin
July 2025
With kids
The Tipi Haven is a little slice of heaven in the North Fork! My son and I spent a really magical night in Raven in the secret little field just a mile from Big B’s. Cooking area in the shaded grove was a nice touch and it was amazing to have a fan in the tipi, especially during the Paonia summer. Hosts came and checked on us in the morning and the little creek and knotty climbing trees were a wonder. We’ll stay here again soon!
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arielle
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Old Moon Acres Tipi Haven
What a special place! My husband and I had a great time and everything we needed was right at our fingertips. We will definitely be back!
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Liza
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Old Moon Acres Tipi Haven
Super easy! Bed was comfortable and the tipi was clean. Yes, there were some bugs but it’s a tipi. Don’t forget your sheets and you’ll have a wonderful stay.
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Jessica
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Old Moon Acres Tipi Haven
Everything was nice and clean, which I have come to release expectation around, when camping. I took my daughter and her three friends for her birthday and we played and sang and ate and it was great. The original listing said there was a lake, but the owners were really wonderful in explaining that the previous owners perhaps thought they were supposed to list what was near by, rather than what was on the property. They offered to bring out the irrigation cannon for the girls to play in the water and they absolutely loved it! Hot cranky teens are no fun, so I was extra grateful for this.
The portapotty's were super clean and didn't smell like chemicals, someone helped us find fire wood and it was peaceful and lovely through and through. I would recommend this to anyone , especially if you're tired of the desert and want to lay in the hammocks among the trees by a little creek.
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Jacob
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Old Moon Acres Tipi Haven
First off Stacy did a great job at communicating back with any questions I had! We stayed around July 4th and had a great time! Plenty of space away from the other campers but good community feeling as well. The tipis had a cool ambiance and were a fun way to experience a new part of CO.
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Barbara
July 2025
With kids
We loved the Tipi we stayed at! It was large enough for the five of us. I will say though, the porta potties seemed like it was forever away because we were the last Tipi. The Tipi’s were somewhat spaced out and you have to park a good ways away from the Tipi’s. Personally, I would have loved to be able to park next the Tipi I was staying in. So, make sure not to show up after dark or you will be packing things in the dark like we did. There is no light to help either. It kind of ruined the experience for us.
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Carolina
July 2025
With pets
Special place! Very clean and well maintained. Especially great for kids.
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joslyn
June 2025
1 night at Stay in Grace: Wine-Country Retreat
Charming place with an incredible view of the mountains. A quick drive to town with the quiet feel of the country while you’re there. Luxurious, sweet space with everything you need! Kind host goes beyond if you have any needs. Highly recommended and great value :)
The town of Paonia has great food, lots of cute shops and is filled with interesting, kind folks.
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Where to go
Sapinero Basin
At the western end of the reservoir is the Sapinero Basin, with three arms branching off north and south, and four campgrounds. The largest campground in the area, Lake Fork, offers 90 tent and RV sites, along with a marina and an information center. The Ponderosa campground can be found along the Soap Creek Arm while the West Elk Creek boat-in campground can be found along the West Elk arm.
Cebolla Basin
Centrally located, the Cebolla Basin is home to the Dillon Pinnacles and Elk Creek Campground, offering 160 sites for tents and large RVs, with fire rings and picnic tables. It’s also the only campground with electric hookups. Near the Elk Creek Visitor Center are a boat ramp, fish cleaning station, and a seasonal marina and restaurant. The basin is also home to the Red Creek, Dry Creek, and East Elk Creek Group Campground, plus the Cebolla Creek boat-in campground.
Iola Basin
On the eastern end of the reservoir, the Iola Basin is home to the Stevens Creek Campground, with 53 tent and RV sites. The Turtle Rock boat-in campground can also be found in this area, along with several picnic areas, two boat launches, and the Lake City Bridge.
Curecanti National Recreation Area
To the west of Blue Mesa are two other lakes that form part of the Curecanti National Recreation Area—Morrow Point Lake and Crystal Lake. Just west of Blue Mesa, Morrow Point offers two boat-in campgrounds at Curecanti Creek and Hermits Rest. Further west, Crystal Lake offers one boat-in campground and two developed campgrounds for tents and RVs, including East Portal, at the far western end of Curecanti National Recreation Area and just below Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
Gunnison National Forest
To the northwest of Blue Mesa River is the Gunnison National Forest, spanning more than 1.6 million acres. In addition to plenty of space for dispersed backcountry camping, there are more than 30 developed backgrounds that offer tent sites, RV sites, and cabins. The closest developed campgrounds to Blue Mesa Reservoir include Soap Creek Campground, with 21 campsites, Lake Irwin Campground, with 25 campsites, and the Lost Lake Campground-Paionia, with 18 campsites.