The best ranch 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 near Nucla

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 near Nucla

1. Hartwork Ranch

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34mi from Nucla · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

Elk are in rut and you can hear them bugling from your campsite. The aspen groves are peaking and we’re surrounded by orange scrub oak for fall. Oh, we have views! You may have a campfire and we have free wood! We also have delicious duck eggs! A beautiful 40 acre ranch on Hastings Mesa with views of Alder Canyon and Hayden’s Peak. You can hear Alder Creek flowing through the canyon from the comfort of your campsite. Many nearby options for bicycling, hiking, kayaking and skiing in the area. Once you pull out the driveway you are a few minutes from Last Dollar Ranch Road (hike, bike, or 4x4) and about a 25 minute drive to Telluride, 30 minutes to Ridgway, and 30 minutes to Norwood. Just outside of Ridgway is Orvis Hot Springs, and more hot springs can be found in Ouray. The property offers access to Alder Creek and our beaver ponds down in the canyon. The fields are blanketed with Iris and clematis flowers in May and June and other wild flowers throughout the summer including pentstemon, larkspur, and wild roses. There are patches of scrub oak and fields with cinquefoil bushes in the camping areas, and as you go down in the canyon there’s aspen groves, blue spruce, and ponderosa pines. As mentioned before, we have delicious farm fresh duck eggs from our happy free-ranging ducks!

2. High Sage Hogans

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40mi from Nucla · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Situated at 7,000 feet, campers are surrounded by the snow covered LaSal Mountains overlooking the deep Canyonlands NP of the Colorado River escarpment, and only 30 minutes from Moab, Utah. Summer temps are much cooler here than in the surrounding canyons and valleys of the Moab area, a very pleasant retreat from the heat! Virtually ALL outdoor sporting adventures are found around here in nearly limitless abundance, including winter sports, snowmobiling, off-roading, dirt-biking, 4-wheeling, and more. Campground has outdoor-potty, free firewood with pits.

3. South-40@LaSal Tent and RV Park

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40mi from Nucla · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

The South-40@LaSal Is: quiet, spacious, secluded, secure, and natural! We are located 26 miles southeast of Moab Utah. ( about a 30 minute drive from town or 40 minutes from Arches national Park.) This property is 40 acres of undeveloped Ranch land That borders the remote community of La Sal, Utah. We currently offer four (4) RV spots and several opportunities for tent camping. The RV spots include: Electric hook ups with (50amp, 30 amp, & 20 amp) water hydrants, Wi-Fi Internet, gray water disposal system, and solar powered sanitary vault toilet, Currently there are no sewer hook ups, black water dump . See more pictures and videos on FB at South-40 at LaSal

4. Happy Canyon Ranch

35mi from Nucla · 1 site · Lodging

Happy Canyon Ranch is a hidden gem perched on the Uncompahgre Plateau in western Colorado, a wild and peaceful land where nature speaks in silence and sky. The terrain is dotted with Utah junipers and fragrant sagebrush, forming a high desert tapestry that glows in golds and greens under the sun. Perched along the canyon’s edge are massive safari tents, offering rustic luxury with sweeping views. From your canvas porch, you can often spot golden eagles riding the canyon thermals, drifting effortlessly above the rock-strewn cliffs. At night, the sky opens up into a cathedral of stars—pure, unpolluted, and endless—where the Milky Way is so clear it feels like you could reach out and touch it. The air is clean and crisp, scented with pine, earth, and sage. And rising in the distance, like a sentinel watching over the land, is the majestic Mount Sneffels—a 14,000-foot peak that shimmers with snow in spring and glows amber at dusk. This is not just a place. It’s an experience of stillness, scale, and sacred space. Happy Canyon Ranch is where the wild meets the soul.

5. Stephens Ranch

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49mi from Nucla · 1 site · Lodging

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!  

6. Earls HideAway

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17mi from Nucla · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

Learn more about this land:Hi explorers!!! We are explorers ourselves and enjoy sharing our slice of heaven!!! Please remember to be respectful, not only to our land but all land :) After booking, we will call with instructions on how to access the site (there will most likely not be cell service in the area).We are in the Paradox Valley, Dolores River within a mile, Petroglyphs, Western artifacts, Native American artifacts, Red Cliffs, Red Dirt, Peace, Isolation, Calm, Sunshine, Hunting! We have dry RV sites and tent sites. Please BYO supplies and pack out what you pack in. The camping land is a fenced/gated/protected area where you can leave belongings safe while exploring!!!

7. Lazy Rooster Ranch

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49mi from Nucla · 7 sites · Tents, Lodging

The ranch was the site of a sawmill in the early 1900s when the old Rio Grande Southern and Galloping Goose Railroads ran through the property along the Dolores River. All that’s left now is a little shack in the middle of the meadow and some remnants of the railroad tracks in the river. 

8. Tongue Creek Ranch

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48mi from Nucla · 3 sites · Lodging

Tongue Creek Ranch is beautifully situated at the base of the Adobe Buttes on the southern side of the Grand Mesa in Austin, Colorado. The 70-acre ranch has over 40 acres in hay and alfalfa with seasonal cattle grazing in the fall and winter months. Whether you come to stay at one of the rental properties, get married or host a special event, we welcome you to enjoy the beautiful setting of Tongue Creek Ranch and the incredible sites of the Western Slope! David and Barb Cocetti purchased the ranch in June 2019 to embark on a new life where they could cultivate the land and be more self-sustaining. By following Biblical guidelines for work and agriculture, this land has come to life! It is proving to be an oasis where people find peace while enjoying the serenity of the surroundings. The clamping Cabin sits behind the horse arena and in front of Tongue Creek. It's the cutest little cabin and we mean little, more like an expertly finished big shed. It is 10x14 with a 3x14 covered porch but finished inside like a 5 star hotel. AC, TV, Wifi, fireplace, comfortable queen size bed. Beetle kill tongue and groove ceiling, cultured barn wood wanes coating. It's super nice. The ranch itself may be the reason for the "glamp" booking. The yard is manicured and the 25 house, goats and chickens are fun to see. The big plus is we are only 20 minutes away from the Grand Mesa outdoorsman mecca. This is probably the cheapest base camp to the Mesa. The ranch is a great base camp to wineries, Moab, Telluride, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, fishing, boating, hiking, trails and hundreds of open BLM land for Razor riding. Check us out.

9. Dolores River Rim Camp

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

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!

10. A Pleasant View

49mi from Nucla · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to your quiet retreat in the heart of Pleasant View, Colorado. This private property offers both RV and tent sites far from any other campers with easy access and plenty of room to stretch out under the wide-open sky. Less than 2 miles from the historic Lowry Pueblo ruins, the location offers a unique blend of solitude, scenic views, and cultural significance. You’ll be surrounded by open fields, peaceful canyons, and unobstructed stargazing, all without the noise of city life. With no hookups or facilities, it’s the perfect off-grid stop for travelers seeking simplicity and connection with the land.

11. Basecamp 550

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46mi from Nucla · 2 sites

This little campground was originally developed in the 1970s but the Weber Ranchers.  It was built with small sites and big views in mind. We're giving this old campground a facelift little by little and adding unique lodging options for our guests. Hope you enjoy!

Camper favorites near Nucla

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Lazy Rooster Ranch

97%

(104)

49mi from Nucla · 7 sites · Tents, Lodging

The ranch was the site of a sawmill in the early 1900s when the old Rio Grande Southern and Galloping Goose Railroads ran through the property along the Dolores River. All that’s left now is a little shack in the middle of the meadow and some remnants of the railroad tracks in the river. 

Tongue Creek Ranch

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48mi from Nucla · 3 sites · Lodging

Tongue Creek Ranch is beautifully situated at the base of the Adobe Buttes on the southern side of the Grand Mesa in Austin, Colorado. The 70-acre ranch has over 40 acres in hay and alfalfa with seasonal cattle grazing in the fall and winter months. Whether you come to stay at one of the rental properties, get married or host a special event, we welcome you to enjoy the beautiful setting of Tongue Creek Ranch and the incredible sites of the Western Slope! David and Barb Cocetti purchased the ranch in June 2019 to embark on a new life where they could cultivate the land and be more self-sustaining. By following Biblical guidelines for work and agriculture, this land has come to life! It is proving to be an oasis where people find peace while enjoying the serenity of the surroundings. The clamping Cabin sits behind the horse arena and in front of Tongue Creek. It's the cutest little cabin and we mean little, more like an expertly finished big shed. It is 10x14 with a 3x14 covered porch but finished inside like a 5 star hotel. AC, TV, Wifi, fireplace, comfortable queen size bed. Beetle kill tongue and groove ceiling, cultured barn wood wanes coating. It's super nice. The ranch itself may be the reason for the "glamp" booking. The yard is manicured and the 25 house, goats and chickens are fun to see. The big plus is we are only 20 minutes away from the Grand Mesa outdoorsman mecca. This is probably the cheapest base camp to the Mesa. The ranch is a great base camp to wineries, Moab, Telluride, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, fishing, boating, hiking, trails and hundreds of open BLM land for Razor riding. Check us out.

Dolores River Rim Camp

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

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!

A Pleasant View

49mi from Nucla · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to your quiet retreat in the heart of Pleasant View, Colorado. This private property offers both RV and tent sites far from any other campers with easy access and plenty of room to stretch out under the wide-open sky. Less than 2 miles from the historic Lowry Pueblo ruins, the location offers a unique blend of solitude, scenic views, and cultural significance. You’ll be surrounded by open fields, peaceful canyons, and unobstructed stargazing, all without the noise of city life. With no hookups or facilities, it’s the perfect off-grid stop for travelers seeking simplicity and connection with the land.

Basecamp 550

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46mi from Nucla · 2 sites

This little campground was originally developed in the 1970s but the Weber Ranchers.  It was built with small sites and big views in mind. We're giving this old campground a facelift little by little and adding unique lodging options for our guests. Hope you enjoy!

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Ty

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to High Sage Hogans

We had such a great stay! The tipi was a really cool and unique camping experience, close enough to Moab to get to everything easily, but far enough away to avoid the hustle and bustle of town. It was peaceful, quiet, and exactly what we were looking for. Our favorite part of the trip was definitely Ringo, the sweet dog on the property. He “showed us around” and played with our dog the entire stay. Watching them run and explore together was honestly a highlight. Danny was incredibly kind and hospitable. He checked in on us, made sure we were comfortable, and you can tell he genuinely cares about his guests having a good experience. We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend!

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Denise

November 2025

40 ft fifth wheel

With pets

2 nights at South-40@LaSal Tent and RV Park

Nice and quiet and clean, water pressure is awesome. Don’t know that I would stay mid summer as there are no trees. Otherwise it was a nice spot away from the crowds of Moab.

Randy

November 2025

21 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to South-40@LaSal Tent and RV Park

The Oasis in the desert is what I'm referring this place to, more than I expect and hated to leave. Stephen and Andrew were great too!

Randy

October 2025

21 ft Class C

1 night at South-40@LaSal Tent and RV Park

Excellent camp site very low profile very simplistic but elegant at the same time. I really enjoyed my stay and was surprised by this Campground would recommend it to anyone coming through the Moab Utah area

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Nick

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at South-40@LaSal Tent and RV Park

Really great camping spot! Clean, well taken care of, and quiet!

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Gabriel

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to High Sage Hogans

Danny had a very nice spot with water very close and a very friendly dog!

John

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at South-40@LaSal Tent and RV Park

Great communication from host. I really enjoyed the solitude — I was able to off-road in Moab each day and then enjoy a peaceful camp to unwind. Wi-Fi was a nice bonus as there wasn’t much of a signal for me (Verizon).

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Barbara

October 2025

19 ft Class B

1 night at South-40@LaSal Tent and RV Park

This site is Exceptional !!!!! Very Clean and although it might not seem like it on the drive in - very secluded with gorgeous views of the La Sal Mountains. We turned left onto Pearl street when we should have gone straight into the ranch - there is a “Hipcamp” sign - so make sure to look for that! Best overnight spot for us yet! Highly Recommend!!!

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Samuel

October 2025

4 nights at Tongue Creek Ranch

Very hospitable and welcoming. Beautiful location and quiet. Will be back!

Kevin

October 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to South-40@LaSal Tent and RV Park

Wow. This place was actually perfect. Host was so communicative, welcoming, and helped me out when I accidentally booked the wrong date and couldn’t modify it. Amazing site, great amenities, and just what I needed. Would come back here in a heartbeat

Lisa

October 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at South-40@LaSal Tent and RV Park

Comfortable and safe place for an overnight in my 20-foot van about 30 minutes south of Moab. The electric hookup was great as a big storm front had made it difficult to recharge with solar. The pit toilet was clean and well lit during the night.

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Lucas

October 2025

45 ft fifth wheel

5 nights at Dolores River Rim Camp

We stayed at Old Corrals in our 47’ fifth wheel with two dogs and loved every minute. The site sits on huge open cattle lands that back up to almost two million acres of national forest — pure space and silence. Trails go on forever, from dirt roads to faint animal paths. During the fall rut we heard elk calls echoing across the hills, and the cattle wandered by like friendly neighbors. Hiking from camp brought sweeping views of the desert below, a winding river, and distant mountains. There are ancient Pueblo ruins nearby and endless public lands to explore. Joe was a great host — friendly, helpful, and clearly proud of his land. Even though he was out working fences, we rarely saw another soul. Note for big rigs: the last few miles are on unpaved road. It’s smoother than expected, but if rain is coming, plan to head out early — it turns impassable when wet. We’ll definitely be back.

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Shira

October 2025

22 ft campervan

3 nights at High Sage Hogans

A great spot located about 30 mins of Moab. Had everything we needed. Danny is an awesome host. Would definitely stay again :)

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San

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hartwork Ranch

Easy to find using coordinates on google maps. Great spot near telluride and San Miguel river. Would book again

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Doran

October 2025

19 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Hartwork Ranch

The scenery was beautiful and the host was very communicative. But, these sites are not meant for 20' campers. Very tight lots of half buried pointy rocks and if the weather isn't perfect the road in and out is sketchy at best. It would be fine for tear drop, pop up or even tent camping however.

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Benjj

October 2025

16 ft car

With kids

1 night at Hartwork Ranch

Great view. Great Host. Would recommend. Definitely will be back next time I’m in Telluride.

Tiki & Lani enjoying the campfire we were making

Debra

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to South-40@LaSal Tent and RV Park

This place is so very magical. The host was so very kind and helpful. His place was better than a lot of campgrounds we paid way more money to stay at. Very private and the scenery was amazing. From sunrise to sunset the views changed daily. We will be back when we come this way again and will stay longer. :)

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Sharlene

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to High Sage Hogans

The set up inside and out of the tipi was so nice and welcoming. Danny was so friendly we really enjoyed visiting with him. And of course who can forget Ringo. Such a great pup. I loved spending time with him.

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Kayla

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lazy Rooster Ranch

Amazing A frame. Had a nice outside kitchen! Even a toilet on site. Right next to the creek and the sounds and views were beautiful. Will definitely be back!

Lucas

September 2025

16 ft car

1 night at High Sage Hogans

Danny was amazing! I love camping and staying at places where hosts put in effort to create a relationship with the people staying. We loved Ringo (the dog) as well and Danny even offered us some fresh veggies from his beautiful garden. I honestly cannot wait to come back to Utah just to hang out and stay a couple nights. 11/10 and 6 stars (out of 5). If you love people, dogs, farm animals, gardens, and watching the sun rise in the Utah desert, this is the place to stay! Thank you Danny. We’ll be back.