The best cave campgrounds near Nucla, Colorado

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Nucla, Colorado? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 500 camping options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect accommodation for your adventure. Whether you're a fan of tipis, cabins, or tent camping, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with prices as low as $15 per night, you won't have to break the bank to enjoy your camping trip. Need some recommendations? Check out these top campsites with rave reviews: Old Moon Acres Tipi Haven (245 reviews), The Views at Gateway (243 reviews), and Bright Star Campground (211 reviews). With popular amenities like potable water, toilets, and the ability to bring your furry friends along, your camping experience will be both comfortable and enjoyable. Plus, with activities like climbing, exploring historic sites, and off-roading (OHV), there's something for everyone to enjoy. So pack your bags and get ready to embark on an unforgettable camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Nucla, Colorado? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 500 camping options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect accommodation for your adventure. Whether you're a fan of tipis, cabins, or tent camping, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with prices as low as $15 per night, you won't have to break the bank to enjoy your camping trip. Need some recommendations? Check out these top campsites with rave reviews: Old Moon Acres Tipi Haven (245 reviews), The Views at Gateway (243 reviews), and Bright Star Campground (211 reviews). With popular amenities like potable water, toilets, and the ability to bring your furry friends along, your camping experience will be both comfortable and enjoyable. Plus, with activities like climbing, exploring historic sites, and off-roading (OHV), there's something for everyone to enjoy. So pack your bags and get ready to embark on an unforgettable camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Stephens Ranch

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49mi from Nucla · 1 site · Lodging · Glade Park, CO

Jake Stephens Performance Horses is a working horse ranch. It's located in Glade Park, Colorado, which you have to travel through the Colorado National Monument and a Red Rock Tunnel to get to. The 70-acre ranch is located in the middle of the funnest and most beautiful places on the planet. Activities include horseback riding through the mountains, canoeing on one of the reservoirs, mountain biking one of the numerous trails, hiking to see some of the most awesome wildlife anywhere, or just camping in one of the cabins or tent camping on the side of a beautiful Red Rock canyon. There's not a cooler place to stay. Learn more about this land:Come stay in one of our two Colorado cozy cabins. They both have wood burning stoves, cable TV and microwaves, and are very unique. The larger cabin now has a  finished bathroom complete with a very unique all rock shower,  and kitchen,  We offer a sunset horseback ride in the mountains or a private horse riding lesson in our arena or round pen, or you can go on a mountain bike ride on Red Rock to Rattlesnake Arches (which is the largest collection of arches in the world, besides the Utah delicate arches), above the ranch on a beautiful aspen-covered alpine trail by the reservoirs, or go on a hike anywhere! Or just sleep in! In a very private cabin or a tent on the lower property that you can pitch by a beautiful 100 ft Red Rock canyon and seasonal waterfall!  

2. Meadows of San Juan RV Resort

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41mi from Nucla · 112 sites · Tents, RVs · Montrose, CO

Meadows of San Juan is located in Colorado's high desert region and is conveniently situated near some of the area's most popular attractions, including Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Ouray Hot Springs, and Colorado National Monument. Our RV park is family, pet, and big rig-friendly, with 120 spacious Full Hook-Up Pull-thru or Back-in Sites equipped with 30 amp and 50 amp service. Each site features a picnic table, complimentary Wi-Fi, and stunning Colorado views. You can even stay hooked up if you're only staying for one night. Our vacation cabins are cozy and comfortable, featuring wooden decks, a full bed, and a set of twin bunks that can accommodate up to four people. Each cabin comes with a small kitchenette equipped with a cooktop and refrigerator, and a charcoal grill and picnic table are available outside. The cabins also have a full bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet. For a more rustic camping experience, we offer primitive cabins that sleep four comfortably with two bunk beds and an air mattress, but no heat, electricity, kitchen, or bathroom. We offer a range of amenities and activities for guests to enjoy, including a seasonal indoor/outdoor pool, billiards, horseshoes, shuffleboard, and pedal karts. Other amenities include WiFi, propane, a general store where firewood is sold, and access to communal fire rings for campfire nights. For families with children and pets, there is a playground and a "Bark Park" for off-leash exercise. The resort also has an event center available for groups, reunions, weddings, and other celebrations. The scenic views and beauty of Montrose, CO enhance your camping experience with added value. Discover and explore the authentic Colorado experience with Meadows of San Juan RV Resort as your ideal "home base".

3. Dolores River Rim Camp

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47mi from Nucla · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lewis, CO

Welcome to our high desert hideaway in Southwest Colorado with some of the best views the Four Corners has to offer! Expect warm summer days, cool nights, and some of the best sunrises and sunsets! Starry nights most of the year. The property include a spacious cabin and several dry camping site dispersed throughout the property. For the dry camping sites we keep things simple—this is rustic, off-grid camping, so come prepared with your own water and supplies. Wide open spaces with mountain views in every direction. Rolling hills and shallow canyons dotted with juniper, oak brush, pine, and sagebrush. Wildlife, including elk and deer, can be found wandering through the property. With thousands of acres for you to explore, this is the perfect destination for hiking, biking, foraging, birdwatching, wildlife photography, stargazing, and soaking in the beauty of nature. You can also explore local history including Lowry Pueblo, a fascinating ancient Ancestral Pueblo ruin, just 16 miles down the road. We’re happy to share this peaceful corner of our family ranch with you and hope you’ll love it as much as we do! Let us know if you have any questions—we’re happy to help you plan your stay!

4. Grand Mesa National Forest

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316 sites · Cedaredge, Colorado

Escape to a high elevation forest brimming with lakes, trails, and scenic views.

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5. Uncompahgre National Forest

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228 sites · Ophir, Colorado

Head to wild western Colorado to truly get away from it all.

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6. San Juan National Forest

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696 sites · Rico, Colorado

Hike through the rugged wilderness or take a scenic drive in this expansive national forest.

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7. Moab Field Office

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572 sites · Moab, Utah

There’s a pretty solid chance that you’ve heard about Moab, one of Utah’s most happening recreation spots. This gorgeous place gets packed, so do your homework beforehand so you know where to go! The Moab Field Office, administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), takes up 1.8 million acres of gorgeous canyon-riddled lands. Spend your days hunting for natural arches and bridges, exploring mesas, and contemplating how the heck rocks can look so crazy. BLM lands are also fantastic base camps for forays into nearby Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. There are 26 campgrounds, and you can usually find something even on the busiest of weekends (but, if you can swing it, it’s always best to arrive early). River recreation on the Colorado and Green Rivers is another major draw. However you spend your time in Moab, you’ll fall in love with the impressive red rock formations, the deep canyons, and surprising amount of plant life.

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Public campgrounds near Nucla

Columbine Campground

14mi from Nucla · 1 site · in Grand Mesa National Forest

Iron Springs Campground

21mi from Nucla · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

Silesca Cabin

23mi from Nucla · 1 site · in Uncompahgre National Forest

Aspen Leaf Campground

27mi from Nucla · 1 site · in Uncompahgre National Forest

Oak Cabin

27mi from Nucla · 1 site · in Uncompahgre National Forest

Divide Forks Campground

30mi from Nucla · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

Lone Cone Cabin

33mi from Nucla · 1 site · in Uncompahgre National Forest

Bradfield Campground

34mi from Nucla · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Juan National Forest

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Woods Lake Campground - Norwood

38mi from Nucla · 46 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uncompahgre National Forest

EarthRoamers descending Last Dollar Road towards Telluride, CO

Sunshine Campground - Norwood

44mi from Nucla · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uncompahgre National Forest

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West Dolores Campground

44mi from Nucla · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Juan National Forest

West Dolores River during high flow, spring run off / loop B end of the campground.

Mavreeso Campground

45mi from Nucla · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Juan National Forest

Stories from the community

Amy

May 2025

1 night at Stephens Ranch

Jenny and Jake were so very welcoming to my two children and me. Jenny took us on a trail ride we all loved! My children enjoyed visiting with the animals and helping with some ranch chores. The cabin Jake built is magical - so very unique with all the added touches. There’s room for a couple families to sleep in it so we will be back with our friends! Thank you, Jenny and Jake.

Jaclyn

January 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Stephens Ranch

The warmest welcome I’ve ever gotten at a Hipcamp! My son and I were on night 9 of a 10 day trip and exhausted, and it was so great to have such a comfortable and warm place to stay. The cabin itself is so unique, and you can see how much love went into building it. It My kiddo loved playing with and meeting the animals. Only wish we could’ve stayed longer!