The best luxury RV parks near Crested Butte, Colorado

Surrounded by wilderness and mountains, Crested Butte is often called “Colorado’s last great ski town,” renowned for both downhill and Nordic skiing. It also shines in summer, with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities that include hundreds of miles of epic mountain bike trails, hiking, fishing, rafting, and more. It’s home to a registered historic district and a lively festival scene. Numerous areas near Crested Butte and Mount Crested Butte offer camping, including private campgrounds and RV parks, developed forest service campgrounds, and primitive wilderness sites.

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Surrounded by wilderness and mountains, Crested Butte is often called “Colorado’s last great ski town,” renowned for both downhill and Nordic skiing. It also shines in summer, with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities that include hundreds of miles of epic mountain bike trails, hiking, fishing, rafting, and more. It’s home to a registered historic district and a lively festival scene. Numerous areas near Crested Butte and Mount Crested Butte offer camping, including private campgrounds and RV parks, developed forest service campgrounds, and primitive wilderness sites.

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1. Monarch Spur RV Park and Campground

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47mi from Crested Butte · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · Salida, CO

Nestled in a small valley in the San Isabel National Forest along the south fork of the Arkansas River, Monarch Spur RV Park and Campground is at 8,620 feet above sea level – literally in the Heart of the Rockies. We offer free Wi-Fi access, clean laundry and shower facilities, and a camp store with last-minute supplies and snacks. Our RV guests can enjoy 60-foot+, pull-thru sites with full hook-ups, including 20, 30 and 50 amps of power. We also have tent campsites with the south fork of the Arkansas river close by.

2. Creekside Chalets

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48mi from Crested Butte · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Salida, CO

Welcome to Creekside Chalets Escape from the stresses of everyday life with a rejuvenating mountain vacation. Here you can revel in the beauty of the mountains, relax to the sounds of the river, and experience an unforgettable trip. Our cozy and charming cabins & campsites offer stunning views, wonderful amenities, and an unbeatable location. Nestled among picturesque peaks, there is no shortage of lovely sights when you stay in our campsites & cabins. Every season is equally lovely. From snow-capped peaks in the winter to bright gold aspen leaves in the fall, you’ll never be left wanting when it comes to picture-perfect surroundings. We are just minutes from Monarch Mountain, which boasts 800 ski-able acres and an annual average snowfall of over 350 inches. Just a short drive east of our cabins is Salida, Colorado known as the ‘Gem of the Rockies’. This small but vibrant town offers a number of restaurants and shops as well as festivals and events throughout the year. New for 2023 Creekside Chalets has added 3 Creekside Camping spots all with access to the North Fork of the South Arkansas creek that flows through the property. The sites are located in an aspen grove along the creek with a picnic table provided and room to park one vehicle up to 20 feet long and space for a tent. 30 amp power is provided to each site, a porta-potty within 250 feet and water from a camp spigot. The campsites are pet friendly, $30 per pet per stay, max 2 pets.

3. Mesa Campground

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24mi from Crested Butte · 12 sites · RVs, Lodging · Gunnison, CO

Mesa Campground is located in a beautiful setting that boasts a multitude of activities including world class fishing, hiking, mountain biking, 4-wheeling, rafting/kayaking/paddle boarding, Colorado’s largest reservoir, Black Canyon National Park, amazing restaurants and specialty shops, wildflower festivals, rodeos and more! We offer both pull-thru and back in sites, 30 or 50 amp, patio sites, and we can accommodate any size rig. We also have van sites with full hook up for a special price. Our tent sites are grassy and provide shade. We have two beautifully kept modern cabins that you will find cozy and perfect for a get-away.

4. A-Lodge Salida

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49mi from Crested Butte · 71 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Salida, CO

Cabins. RV. Camping From cozy riverside cabins to full-hookup RV spots and peaceful creekside tent sites, A-Lodge Salida offers a variety of stays for every kind of adventurer. Whether you’re looking for comfort or a more primitive experience under the stars, our property gives you direct access to nature without sacrificing location—just minutes from historic downtown Salida.

Stories from the community

Kansas

October 2025

20 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Creekside Chalets

Very clean well maintained campground. It's very near hiway but the creek is strong and loud enough to drown out any traffic. There is only a porta potty available if you are tent or RV camping. But it's clean and maintained. Very nice propane fire pit that is very warm and no need to wood are worth the fee.

Mary

October 2025

17 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Creekside Chalets

Our camping space amongst the beautiful aspen trees and the creek made our adventure all the more enjoyable. Hiking trails were close by too.

Whitney

October 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Creekside Chalets

Absolutely loved this spot! Peaceful and beautiful. We could hear the creek all night which was so peaceful! Host was very kind and courteous.

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Amalie

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Creekside Chalets

Absolute gem of a spot to camp. The Ouray site has a small set of stairs down to an area perfect for a few chairs or a hammock right by the flowing creek! We were able to really enjoy the sounds of the water and scenery. You can definitely still hear cars/semis passing on the road, but the white noise of the water mutes most of it out! and ZERO bugs! The porta-potty is decorated with fake flowers and twinkly lights - its those little things that made our trip feel extra cozy and cared for. We will be back!!

Angel

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Creekside Chalets

Spacious, super clean and inviting campsites with creek beside. The grounds are beautiful and well kept! Lovely to have well water available. There is traffic noise but it was mostly drowned out by creek sounds Also felt very safe. Owners are kind and accommodating if there is a problem. Easy drive to downtown Salida. Thank you for the pleasant stay!

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GARIEN

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Monarch Spur RV Park and Campground

Very clean and everyone was friendly. Plenty of fun stuff for the kids! Communication was great.

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Jeff

September 2025

12 ft campervan

2 nights at Creekside Chalets

Best campsite ever. Landscaped are clean and green. Bathroom is clean . Jillian and husband Jayson best of the best.

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Beth

September 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Creekside Chalets

Really please with our overnight stay at Creekside. The location worked very well for us was easy to find and our site worked great for our camper van nice and level and CLEAN! It was great to have Port-a-Potty was clean and well stocked. Fresh water was super close to fill our tank

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Lauren

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Creekside Chalets

The campground was great and the amenities were clean. The campground was quiet and beautiful and the grounds people were very friendly and kind.

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Joel

September 2025

20 ft pop-up camper

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Monarch Spur RV Park and Campground

Great RV park, lots to do and good fishing. Would definatly recommend.

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Dana

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Creekside Chalets

Nestled amongst Aspen, located on the banks of a gurgling mountain stream. WiFi access, and plenty of space to spread out. Room for multiple tents and parking. It’s more private and spacious than Angel of Shivano camp ground a few miles up the road. Good place to settle in.

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Katherine

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Creekside Chalets

We camped this weekend in our rooftop tent. What a beautiful space! We loved being right on the creek. It feels very private and peaceful. I honestly don’t think there’s anything that could have been done to make it better. I hope we can go back soon! If you stay, look up the history of the Honk House next door (really interesting!) and make sure to honk when you go past. There is a small local winery (Mountain Spirit) only a mile away and an easy walk (no worries about dui). They do tastings and flights. We had a truly lovely weekend - I wish we could have stayed longer.

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Francis

August 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Creekside Chalets

Beautiful site right by the creek. Lovely spot in the trees. Already planning another trip!

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Sandy

August 2025

17 ft travel trailer

Group trip

4 nights at Creekside Chalets

A beautiful campsite and right outside of town. Listening to the creek at night was very relaxing. Jillian answered all of our questions. We plan on coming back.

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Sandy

August 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Group trip

4 nights at Creekside Chalets

The site was very relaxing next to the creek. We loved it.

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Thomas

July 2025

21 ft toy hauler

Group trip

2 nights at Monarch Spur RV Park and Campground

Awesome place, everything you would need… next to a nice creek, quiet.

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Victor

July 2025

Tent

2 nights at Creekside Chalets

Lovely shaded campsite right on a creek. Private with a cool log wall between sites. Not too buggy but bring your bug spray. Very clean porta potty. Easy drive to Salida.

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joshua

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Creekside Chalets

The campsites were amazing. The creek that runs along side of them was the perfect sound to give you a good nights rest. It was perfect.

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Jarad

July 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Creekside Chalets

We loved this campsite for its layout and features: trees perfectly spaced for hammocks, good shade, beautiful creek flowing right through, good privacy and separation. The road noise is a factor though, especially with many cars honking at the house right next to the site. Ultimately, I’d stay here again, but wouldn’t recommend it for light sleepers.

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Anne

July 2025

30 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Mesa Campground

Very clean bathrooms. Easy access to activities and gunnison

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The best luxury RV parks near Crested Butte guide

Where to go

South

Take the West Elk Loop Scenic Byway south to Gunnison. Camp with your boat or lakeside at Blue Mesa Reservoir, part of the Curecanti National Recreation Area. Colorado’s largest body of water is known for excellent fishing and plenty of watersports. Continue south to remote Lake City, nestled in the San Juan Mountains. Enjoy ice climbing, go off-roading, or enjoy the waters of Lake San Cristobal. Stay in a private campground in town, dispersed camping on USFS land, free BLM riverside campsites, primitive sites in La Garita Wilderness Area, or in a network of backcountry yurts.

West

Take the West Elk Loop over Kebler Pass to Somerset for hiking, boating, and camping at Paonia State Park. Go fishing and sample wines near Hotchkiss. Just outside of Delta, enjoy boating and birdwatching at Sweitzer Lake State Park, look for dinosaur bones at Dry Mesa Quarry, and explore the red rock canyons and bluffs of Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area. Montrose is a great base for exploring the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Camping options can be found at state parks, wilderness areas, and national parks, and include sites for tents and RVs.

East

Head east to Taylor Park for camping, fishing, and rafting. Further south, Sargents offers dirt biking, mountain biking, and off-roading. Explore state wildlife areas and ghost towns, then soak in the hot springs and history of Poncha Springs or the arts scene in Salida. Bag a 14er in the Sawatch Range. There are plenty of campground options, whether you prefer the forest riverside, lakeside, or the backcountry. Gunnison National Forest also offers more than 30 developed campgrounds, with tent sites, RV sites, and cabins.

When to go

Winter and summer are the most popular times to visit Crested Butte and nearby Mount Crested Butte. Several popular festivals are held over the summer. The area is known for abundant wildflowers over the summer, and golden aspens in the fall. Crested Butte Mountain Resort offers lift-assisted activities over the summer and winter. In the winter, the area is a top skiing and snowboarding destination. Several mountain passes close over the winter.

Know before you go

Crested Butte is situated at nearly 9,000 feet. Other recreation areas and campsites in the region are at even higher elevations. Be aware of potential altitude issues.
A free shuttle bus takes passengers around the town of Crested Butte and Mount Crested Butte year-round. A vehicle will be required to explore outside of the area.
Backcountry camping near Crested Butte is restricted to designated dispersed camping sites.
Be bear aware, especially when camping. Store food and other attractants in a bear-proof container away from your tent.
Permits are required for state and national wilderness areas.