The best dog-friendly RV parks near Hotchkiss, Colorado

Looking for a camping experience that accommodates your RV and furry friends near Hotchkiss, Colorado? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 986 options available, you're sure to find the perfect spot to park your RV and enjoy the great outdoors with your pets. Some popular options include The Views at Gateway (243 reviews), The Adventure Haven (204 reviews), and Historic Ranch at Mt. Princeton (196 reviews). Average prices per night start at $35, with options as low as $20. Popular amenities include cooking equipment, trash disposal, and campfires, while popular activities include biking, fishing, and whitewater paddling.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Hotchkiss

Looking for a camping experience that accommodates your RV and furry friends near Hotchkiss, Colorado? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 986 options available, you're sure to find the perfect spot to park your RV and enjoy the great outdoors with your pets. Some popular options include The Views at Gateway (243 reviews), The Adventure Haven (204 reviews), and Historic Ranch at Mt. Princeton (196 reviews). Average prices per night start at $35, with options as low as $20. Popular amenities include cooking equipment, trash disposal, and campfires, while popular activities include biking, fishing, and whitewater paddling.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Hotchkiss

1. Sunset Ridge

34mi from Hotchkiss · 1 site · Tent, RV

Welcome to Sunset Ridge — your basecamp for adventure, sunsets, and Colorado mountain magic! Tucked away on the ruggedly beautiful Western Slope, our rustic mountain campsite offers panoramic sunset views, crackling campfires*, and easy access to the wild outdoors. Whether you're chasing adrenaline or soaking in the scenery, we've got you covered: 🛻 Four-wheel across scenic trails and roadways, 🥾 Hike to jaw-dropping overlooks on nearby popular trails, 🎣 Cast a line in peaceful fishing spots, 🎶 Enjoy live music, drinks and food under the stars at the local lodge. ...and that’s just the start. We’re a scenic drive from two classic Western Slope mountain towns—both offering hot springs, local eateries, charming shops, and even a nostalgic drive-in theater for the perfect nightcap. At Sunset Ridge, you can rise with the sun and the sound of birdsong, bugling elk, or grazing sheep, explore untamed Colorado by day, and unwind beside the fire* while the sky erupts in color followed by a nightlight of stars from above. Whether you're pitching a tent or pulling up in your rig, this is your place to unplug, unwind, and explore. *Availability is based on local fire restrictions, which are often in place during peak summer months.

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$60

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2. Palisade Field (Private)

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42mi from Hotchkiss · 1 site · RV

Private simple site in a field around the orchards. You will not have other rvs stacked on top of you. Homes surround the field right off the street. Enclosed field with a RV hook up for water and electric. Located in the center of palisade orchards. Easy access to the Mt. Garfield trail and 1.2 miles from the town of palisade where we have local farmers markets, restaurants and much more! Just a basic place for a RV or overlander. Hose water and 30 amp hook up. That’s it! Tent camping is doable depending on the season. We have an enclosed fire pit that we allow during certain times of the season upon request. If we feel the surrounding area is too dry or high risk for fire/ fire bans we do not allow camp fires. Please request prior to showing up or you may find out there’s a fire ban for the area. The gate entrance to the field is roughly 15ft wide. It is located off a two way street. We’re happy to accommodate respectful guests and easygoing travelers who just need a safe, pleasant spot to stay. Please note: if you’re looking to bring drama or be difficult, this probably isn’t the place for you. We like to keep things stress-free for everyone. We would prefer you to stay elsewhere if you’re wanting anything more than what is in the description.

3. Horse Mountain Hideaway

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39mi from Hotchkiss · 1 site · Tent, RV

We invite you to stay at Horse Mountain Hideaway, a big rig friendly HipCamp located just one mile from beautiful downtown Palisade, CO, at the very east end of East Orchard Mesa. We live off grid on 10 acres, and you can enjoy the views looking down towards the valley, or up towards the Grand Mesa. As avid RVers ourselves, we wanted to offer self-contained BIG RIG friendly sites, out in the country, with very little road traffic and fabulous dark night skies to enjoy the stars. We are just half a mile to Talbott’s Farm Store / Talbott’s Tap Room. They often have live music events and food trucks on weekends, and you can enjoy a lovely walk or bicycle ride there. There are numerous fruit stands and wineries to the west on East Orchard Mesa, or go down to Palisade and enjoy the many events, farm stands, breweries, wineries and charming downtown area. Our site is a level, well graveled area, and is BIG RIG friendly! Back-in, with room for slide outs and back decks too. Our lane is a maintained private gravel road. This is a boondocking site, for self-contained RVs, with no hookups available. We can also accommodate travelers with horses for an additional fee, with corrals and a paddock to rest or exercise your animals. We are close to public BLM land should you choose to take a longer ride. The site is Pet friendly, but since we do have a small farm, we request that pets are leashed.

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4. Stobies

39mi from Hotchkiss · 1 site · RV

Located in the Vineland area of Palisade Colorado. Your adventure awaits as you will be surrounded by breath taking views of the Bookcliffs , Mt. Garfield , and beautiful orchards. Hiking and biking trails are all around including the international Palisade Plunge. The Colorado river is within walking/biking distance as well as fruit stands, multiple wineries and a distillery .

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5. Pogo's Hill

2.7mi from Hotchkiss · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

This property on a dead-end road offers beautiful views of the West Elk Mountains, the Adobes beyond the valley, and stunning stars, sunrises, and sunsets above. With lodging options ranging from parking or tent camping to staying in a hunting tent or studio apartment, and a convenient location just three miles up the hill from Hotchkiss, it’s an ideal fit for groups with varying comfort needs. Groups of up to 20 people can be accommodated, with private spots for sleeping and relaxing, plus a communal “cookhouse” for gathering. (Please note: the apartments are not included in this listing.)

Public campgrounds near Hotchkiss

Clear Fork

10mi from Hotchkiss · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Crawford State Park

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Iron Creek

11mi from Hotchkiss · 38 sites · Tents, RVs · in Crawford State Park

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South Rim Campground

18mi from Hotchkiss · 57 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Weir and Johnson Campground

19mi from Hotchkiss · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

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Ward Lake Campground - Grand Valley

22mi from Hotchkiss · 27 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Daniela

September 2025

18 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Palisade Field (Private)

Nice spot close to town and trails. Water and electric were provided and close to the site. If you have a trailer be aware that you will need to back in from the road but it is very doable.

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Robin

September 2025

23 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Horse Mountain Hideaway

We loved camping on Debbie’s land! It was very private and quiet with absolutely beautiful views. We were close enough to town to ride our e-bikes to the orchards and wineries for live music and an evening out! Debbie was accommodating and super friendly! We will definitely stay again!!

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Patti

May 2025

13 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Palisade Field (Private)

Quiet little spot, in an adorable town. Close enough to attractions and hiking. Lots of wineries and peach orchards around, the peach ice cream at McLeans was great. Hosts were nice and chill, no bother.

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Gerald

April 2025

Tent

1 night at Horse Mountain Hideaway

Debbie was great. The site is a work in progress but worked fine for our needs. Thanks for the stay!