Lake Camping Near Montrose, Colorado, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2025

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! If you're looking to enjoy the serene beauty of a lake while camping near Montrose, Colorado, we've got you covered. With over 325 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect spot to set up camp. Some of our top campsites include Old Moon Acres Tipi Haven (245 reviews), Bright Star Campground (211 reviews), and Lakeside Camping, Water Time :) (149 reviews). Whether you're into paddling, wind sports, or fishing, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like toilets, trash facilities, and pet-friendly accommodations. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $20, camping near Montrose, Colorado, with a lake has never been more affordable. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! If you're looking to enjoy the serene beauty of a lake while camping near Montrose, Colorado, we've got you covered. With over 325 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect spot to set up camp. Some of our top campsites include Old Moon Acres Tipi Haven (245 reviews), Bright Star Campground (211 reviews), and Lakeside Camping, Water Time :) (149 reviews). Whether you're into paddling, wind sports, or fishing, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like toilets, trash facilities, and pet-friendly accommodations. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $20, camping near Montrose, Colorado, with a lake has never been more affordable. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Tater's Black Canyon Campground

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19mi from Montrose · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Crawford, CO

North Rim of Black Canyon National Park has re-opened. Hot showers and toilets! Tater's was voted a 2024 top runner up as 'Best Hipcamp in Colorado'. 35 acres of bliss shared with 2 humans, 2 dogs, 2 cats, 3 horses and 4 chickens [Eggs may be available upon request]. Black Canyon National Park is a short drive to the west. Conveniently located to Crawford and the North Fork Valley to wineries, music fests and local eateries. Incredible views and dark skies make the perfect respite for just hanging out, climbing in the Black, foodie time in the North Fork Valley or pretty much whatever you like to do. Hunters are welcome as this is a perfect base camp to Unit 63.

2. Oasis RV Resort

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41mi from Montrose · 104 sites · Tents, RVs · Gunnison, CO

Nestled beside Colorado’s expansive Blue Mesa Reservoir, the largest body of water in the state, our location offers unparalleled access to serene waters and breathtaking views. Our Gunnison Lakeside Oasis Vacation Cottages offer a range of sizes and sleeping capacities, with a two-night minimum stay requirement. Each cottage includes restroom facilities, including a shower. Options include two-bedroom cottages, 12×12 and 12×16 cottages with or without covered porches, and even a 1960 Retro Trailer. Enjoy your stay close to the beautiful Blue Mesa Reservoir! Discover the exceptional amenities at Oasis RV Resort and Cottages where modern comforts meet the tranquility of nature. Equiped with fiber optic internet, stay connected to the world while surrounded by the serene beauty of our natural surroundings.

3. CampV Colorado

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43mi from Montrose · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Naturita, CO

Inspired Shelter for the Spirited Wanderer CampV was established in 1942 by the Vanadium Corporation to house the engineers who worked in the uranium mines outside of Naturita, Colorado. In 2020, this historic gem was restored by StudioVille Crew to welcome wanderers to a remote and scenic corner of SW Colorado. Discover your Wild without the crowds. Beautiful with a tiny bit of dirt under the fingernails and 120 acres to explore, travelers can sleep well in one of the newly reimagined historic cabins, glamping tents, Jupes, airstreams or river front camping. Through our arts non-profit WEarts, explorers can experience our curated art and support art and creative programming in a rural community. When you’re ready for a mission, check out Planet V, our annual arts and music gathering over Memorial Day and prepare to lift off.

4. Colorado Magic School Bus 🚍🌲☀️

34mi from Montrose · 1 site · Lodging · Cedaredge, CO

🐉🚍The Magic School Bus at Dragonsong Sanctuary Off-Grid Skoolie Stay | Family-Friendly Mountain Bus on 40 Acres Tucked into a peaceful juniper and pinion forest on 40 private acres in the Colorado mountains. Just 25 minutes from the Grand Mesa’s 500 square miles of wilderness and over 300 alpine lakes, this one-of-a-kind stay offers an unforgettable off-grid experience for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. You’ll be staying just steps away from hiking trails and wide-open skies perfect for stargazing, meteor showers, or simply unwinding. We are a family of five living on-site, and we’ve created this space to be kid-friendly, safe, and welcoming. Whether you’re looking for adventure or downtime, you’ll find both here. Nearby Attractions: • 10 minutes to Cedaredge: galleries, parks, live music, and amazing eats • 25 minutes to Grand Mesa: fishing, kayaking, hiking, and paddleboarding • 1 hour to the Black Canyon and local wineries in Paonia and Palisade • Under 2 hours to hot springs, ski areas, and historic mountain towns Dragonsong Sanctuary is a place of peace, presence, and connection. All guests are invited to embrace the magic of mountain life with respect and reverence. Come stay, play, and reconnect—with nature, your loved ones, and yourself. Guided meditations, Guided hikes, Women’s health consultations available just ask for pricing! 💗

5. Kiser Creek Cabins LLC

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37mi from Montrose · 5 sites · Lodging · Cedaredge, CO

7 quaint and rustic cabins located on 4 acres next to the majestic Grand Mesa. Quiet and relaxing venue lying in an Aspen ForestLearn more about this land:Surrounded by Aspen Trees. Beautiful views of the West Elk mountains. Over 300 lakes to fish on. Hiking trails. ATV trails. Gunnison River is 12 miles south of camp. Abundant wildlife to watch all over the Grand Mesa.

Public campgrounds near Montrose

Silesca Cabin

17mi from Montrose · 1 site · in Uncompahgre National Forest

Iron Springs Campground

20mi from Montrose · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

Big Cimarron Campground

22mi from Montrose · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uncompahgre National Forest

Beaver Lake Campground

23mi from Montrose · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uncompahgre National Forest

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Silver Jack Campground

24mi from Montrose · 61 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uncompahgre National Forest

Jackson Guard Station

25mi from Montrose · 1 site · in Uncompahgre National Forest

Columbine Campground

28mi from Montrose · 1 site · in Grand Mesa National Forest

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Lake Fork Campground

29mi from Montrose · 64 sites · Tents, RVs · in Curecanti National Recreation Area

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Soap Creek Campground

30mi from Montrose · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gunnison National Forest

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Big Blue Campground

31mi from Montrose · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gunnison National Forest

Campsite #9 - 100 yards off road, behind #10, very private and quiet. Loved this spot.

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Amphitheatre Campground

33mi from Montrose · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uncompahgre National Forest

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Angel Creek Campground

33mi from Montrose · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

Stories from the community

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JJ

October 2025

12 ft campervan

1 night at CampV Colorado

Awesome spot beneath the golden cottonwoods! Loved checking out the installations and spaces.

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Catherine

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Tater's Black Canyon Campground

Lovely stay! Beautiful view. Quiet. Bathhouse terrific. Only sad that Tater didn’t visit. 😹. Highly recommend.

Bath house. Tater inspecting to make sure campers did not leave the lights on...

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Joey

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tater's Black Canyon Campground

Great scenic spot with nice full bathrooms. Great for a weekend getaway to enjoy the beautiful mountains.

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McKenna

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Tater's Black Canyon Campground

This was a great site! I was worried about being on the north rim of Black Canyon because the “main” stuff is on the south rim but IT WAS SO GREAT! We did the south rim the day before and hit the North Rim morning after (views are 10x better!!) Definitely recommend Tater’s campground, so clean, so comfortable, so serene. Star gazing, stunning views, seclusion, and sweet pets 🩵 Traci + Chris have done a wonderful job.

Picnic table and view to lake, mountains and Needle Rock. Tater inspecting the site...

Janet

September 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at Tater's Black Canyon Campground

We enjoyed our 2 night stay at Tater’s. Chris is a helpful and friendly host and we enjoyed chatting with him and meeting Tater, Sugi and Otis. The view of the nearby mountains was amazing, especially at sunset and the dark sky allowed for wonderful stargazing. The bathhouse with showers was a short walk from the campsite and it is kept clean. We had everything we needed for a relaxing visit while exploring the north rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

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Shelby

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tater's Black Canyon Campground

This was a great spot! The view was great, the site was well maintained, and the bathrooms were spacious and clean. We would definitely recommend and visit again.

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Dorothy

September 2025

Tent

1 night at CampV Colorado

I found this camp at the last minute, while pulled over on the side of the road. It was awesome! The owner came and showed me around and advised me on working the hot shower. There.was a pond, total privacy, with everything I needed. It was lovely and I would definitely recommend staying at CampV!

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Harriet

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Tater's Black Canyon Campground

We had the place to ourselves, and it was wonderfully quiet and peaceful. The owners were so warm and welcoming, and the showers were absolutely incredible; after a few days on the road camping, they felt like such a treat! They were warm, clean, and exactly what we needed. Having such beautiful amenities really made the stay extra special. Highly recommend!

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Russell

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Tater's Black Canyon Campground

Great views, quiet camping & clean facilities, just fantastic!

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Trevor

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tater's Black Canyon Campground

Tent camping here was great! Clean area, clean bathrooms with shower, and newly built. Very close to the north rim entrance of the Black canyon of the gunnison. Beautiful views!

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Rylan

August 2025

14 ft travel trailer

With pets

5 nights at Oasis RV Resort

Incredible folks. Lovely place. Would highly recommend to anyone.

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Kathy

August 2025

32 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Oasis RV Resort

We really enjoyed our stay and loved that it was complete/full hook ups. Everybody that lives there was very friendly.

Evening views over the res to iconic Needlerock and the West Elk Mountains

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Breanna

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Tater's Black Canyon Campground

Wonderful views. It had a nice flat area for the tent. The bathhouse was very nice to have. It was clean and well kept. The host was friendly and it was a great experience overall.

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Alex

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Tater's Black Canyon Campground

The host was very nice and gave us the lay of the land. Bathhouse was very clean and well kept. We were the only people at the site and it was beautiful and quiet. We 100% recommend waking up for the sunrise. We felt very safe. Overall it was an excellent place to camp.

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Ryan

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tater's Black Canyon Campground

Nice area! There are some mosquitoes in the area tho.

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Mattie

August 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Tater's Black Canyon Campground

We stayed at Site 1 which was perfect for our van w/rooftop tent setup. It felt private despite all 4 sites being occupied. Nicely sheltered with flat gravel pad and picnic table. Checking in and finding our site was a breeze and communication with our hosts was timely. The views are amazing over the valley, nearby reservoir and Needle Rock in the distance. The bath house was a really nice amenity. Super clean and spacious. Having the option to grab a shower was a bonus, especially after a day of exploring the North Rim of the Black Canyon a short drive just past Tater’s. We met Chris and he gave us lots of great information about the general area and Black Canyon specifically, as well as where we were headed to next. All in all a great experience and would highly recommend.

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Dustin

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Tater's Black Canyon Campground

An excellent experience. Well maintained and the nicest camp shower/bathroom I have ever used. Site 4 is secluded from all but one other pad. It is probably tent only and 2 guests but it is tucked away if you want something intimate. The owners are friendly and helpful. I enjoyed chatting with them. I would definitely return. Also, the views are stunning.

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Shauna

August 2025

Tent

5 nights at Tater's Black Canyon Campground

Camped at site 3 for five nights. Bathrooms/showers were clean with hot water. The views were amazing. We had the whole camp to ourselves for three nights and it was paradise. Great base camp location for mountain biking day trips. We traveled to Crested Butte via Kebler Pass, Black Canyon, hiked Needle Rock and visited Gunnison. Do bring your own hand soap and a portable mirror for the bathroom. There's a family dollar store in Hodgkiss that carries essentials in case you forget something. It gets windy and cool at night, so don't forget a throw blanket. Crawford State Park is in your view, Hwy 92 is nearby and sound travels well. The sunrises are AMAZING! We had a great stay and would definitely stay again. Didn't meet Tater, but we did get the chance to pet their precious border collie mix.