The best river, stream, or creek camping near Nucla

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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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Hartwork Ranch

1. Hartwork Ranch

97%
(29)
34mi from Nucla · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Placerville, CO
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!
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The Views at Gateway

3. The Views at Gateway

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(419)
31mi from Nucla · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Gateway, CO
Located on the Dolores river, this property is perfect for hikers, fishing, rafting, or just camping! There is a natural spring just a few miles from the location with drinking water as well. When you stay here you are located right on the river with nothing but places to hike, climb and have fun and there are several options for you to choose from. There is a cabin, an onsite RV, a canvas tent, and BYO tent or RV camping on the land - you can pick whatever suits you best! No matter what, you can fall asleep to the sound of the river after a great night of star gazing! Nearby outdoor points of interest include the Dolores River on property, Hanging Flume which is approx. 20 miles from site, Gateway Canyons Resort Auto museum 7 miles from site, Arches National Park 2 hour drive from site, Colorado national monument 1 hour drive. The Grand Mesa 2 hour drive, Telluride ski resort 2 hour drive! You can find hiking, biking, swimming, paddle board, kayaks, rafting, fishing, tubing, bird watching, star gazing rock climbing, bouldering, all right from the property. All sites are accessible without 4wheel drive. I love where I live and think everyone should be able to experience the peaceful quiet beautiful environment that it is!
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Bedrock CO Glamping Tents & RV

6. Bedrock CO Glamping Tents & RV

17mi from Nucla · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Nucla, CO
Bedrock Base Camp: Camp with Purpose Welcome to Bedrock Base Camp, where adventure meets comfort in the heart of stunning Redrock country. Our unique glamping experience offers a serene and secluded getaway. Whether you are enjoying the seclusion of our glamping tents on the upper plateau or the RV experience alongside the meandering Dolores River, Bedrock Base Camp (BBC) is perfect for groups looking to reconnect with nature and each other. Whether you're planning a retreat for yogis, a family reunion, night sky watchers, weddings, motorcyclists, church members, students, or even a movie shoot, the BBC provides an ideal backdrop for your adventures. Accommodations: We can accommodate RVs, DIY tents, and offer Glamping tents thus adding flexibility to your group's camping arrangements. Our 160-acre property features • 10 Glamping tents with beds and an above-ground fire pit on the upper plateau. No water or power. 1 dry flush toilet. (Walking or unimproved SUV access only) • 9 RV sites with power (30-50 amp) on the lower section near Delores River. (7 pull-throughs & 2 back-ins.) Power only (NO water or dumping) • Electricity: The RV area has electricity, allowing Glampers to charge essential devices. • Restrooms: We have one dry flush restroom above in the Glamping tent area and a one porta pottie near the river in the lower section. • DIY Dry camping for groups or individuals with their own camping tents and gear. Glamping Tents: The Glamping tents are perched on a beautiful plateau overlooking the valley and river below. Each tent is nestled under an additional canvas shade, supported by sturdy wood poles. This design not only enhances the rustic charm but also provides extra protection from the elements, ensuring a comfortable stay regardless of the weather. Inside each tent, you'll find a cozy queen bed and a couch that converts into a bunk bed with two twin beds, accommodating up to four guests per tent. Outside of each tent, you’ll find comfortable Adirondack chairs and an above-ground firepit, perfect for cooking or just for unwinding after a day of exploration. Glamping Tent Access: Our desire is to keep our property as natural, as possible. The Glamping area is meant to emulate a rural village existing in a far-off country with only a footpath to access. We prefer that the tent sites be accessed by foot. Either a steep climb of about 40 “stairs” or an easier walk around of about 650 yards. There is an unimproved access road leading to the tents that might be accessible by an AWD SUV but is unadvisable for cars or street motorcycles. ** If you cannot backpack or don’t wish to manage the steep steps or the walk around to the tents or do not have a high clearance 4wd vehicle THIS LOCATION IS NOT FOR YOU, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK. What to Bring to Glamping Tents: To fully enjoy your stay in the BBC Glamping tents, please bring what you would pack if you were backpacking. (minus the tent and bed) • Food and Utensils • Water • Queen sheets or sleeping bags • Sleeping bags for bunks • Fire pits have grates for grilling or heating water Bring needed pots, pans, and utensils. • Firewood (No gathering wood on site!) • Flashlight • Toiletries What not to bring • No pets, Vaping, or Smoking (of any kind) allowed in the Glamping tents Enjoy Quiet time and dark skies: No electronics that could disturb others or artificial light beyond flashlights from 1 hour after sunset to 8 am. Activities and Surroundings: Our expansive camp offers plenty of space for larger groups and is surrounded by breathtaking Redrock landscapes. Explore the wonderful hiking and biking trails nearby, or the hundreds of miles of UTV trails including the Rim Rocker Trail. Or make Bedrock your base camp as you enjoy dozens of day trips to beautiful and bucket-list-worthy locations. Or simply relax and take in the scenic views. Reflect on natural and human history. Go back in time and find a short walk to petroglyphs, then enjoy the sunset as you gaze across the Dolores River which runs through the property. Then go even further back in time and be amazed at the Dark Sky star gazing. With no WIFI and very spotty cell service to distract you, Bedrock Base Camp is an ideal place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature and your companions. Purpose: We established Bedrock Base Camp to support our research efforts at www.WHOlives.org The primary purpose of the property is to bring awareness to the solvable problems that still exist in developing countries around the world and to provide a location and support to college students, engineers, and inventors who have an interest or ideas on how to make our small world a little better and safer place to live. The BBC is an ideal place where anyone can experiment and deploy their ideas on how to improve dry farming, housing, water collection, transportation, emergency shelters, rural economics, water purification, and a myriad of other ideas just waiting to be discovered. We also know that everyday people have some of the greatest ideas, so we also challenge our visitors to think about how they might go about changing the world. It was this free-flowing of ideas that led to the invention of the award-winning “Village Drill” which has drilled over 14,000 wells worldwide, bringing clean, lifesaving water to over 13 million people. This is why we embrace “Camping with purpose” Book your stay at Bedrock Base Camp and experience camping with a purpose. Create lasting memories in a picturesque, tranquil setting that promises both adventure and relaxation. Location • Bedrock, Colorado (On Hwy 90, turn North on the Y-11 road for 1.5 miles.) • Enjoy the Delores River on the property and visit the historic Hanging Flumes • Easy access to hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and off-road driving trails • Float or raft the San Miguel and the Delores Rivers • A short drive to Buckeye Reservoir: Fishing, paddleboarding, tubing, and kayaking • 20-minute drive to Naturita CO. (Grocery shopping, fuel, restaurants, etc.) • 16 miles from the Utah border • 1 hour from Moab • 90 minutes from Telluride • 5 hours from Salt Lake City, 6 hours from Denver, 8 hours from Vegas Day Trips Experience the beauty of the surrounding region with our recommended day trips, perfect for adding variety to your stay: Moab, UT: 1 hour 10 minutes (60 miles) Monticello, UT: 1 hour 15 minutes (68 miles) Gateway, CO: 1 hour 15 minutes (68 miles) Telluride, CO: 1 hour 35 minutes (75 miles) Ouray, CO: 1 hour 45 minutes (91 miles) Montrose, CO: 2 hours 5 minutes (107 miles) Grand Junction, CO: 2 hours 15 minutes (120 miles) Scenic loops: Gateway-Delta-Montrose Loop: 5 hours (270 miles round trip) Telluride-Norwood Loop: 5 hours 6 minutes (230 miles round trip) is the most scenic Slickrock-Norwood Loop: 4 hours 35 minutes (220 miles round trip) Slickrock-Telluride Loop: 4 hours 40 minutes (250 miles round trip) Other Destinations For even more exploration, these destinations offer a range of experiences, from stunning natural parks to vibrant cities: Cedaredge, CO: 2 hours 45 minutes via Gateway (150 miles) Grand Mesa, CO: 2 hours 55 minutes via Gateway (158 miles) Durango, CO: 3 hours 30 minutes via Highway 550 (162 miles) Gunnison, CO: 3 hours 20 minutes via Ridgeway (171 miles) Shiprock, NM: 3 hours 20 minutes via Slickrock (174 miles) Redstone, CO: 4 hours via Gateway (211 miles) Pagosa Springs, CO: 4 hours 40 minutes via Highway 550 (222 miles) Salt Lake City, UT: 4 hours 55 minutes (292 miles) Bryce Canyon, UT: 5 hours 23 minutes via I-70 (305 miles) Steamboat Springs, CO: 5 hours 25 minutes via Highway 141 (306 miles) Cedar City, UT: 5 hours 30 minutes (347 miles) Zion National Park, UT: 6 hours 10 minutes (373 miles) SLC Airport UT: 5 hours (297 miles) via Hwy 15 to Hwy 6 Denver Airport, CO: 6 hours 30 minutes via I-70 (379 miles) or 7 hours 15 minutes via scenic Highway 285 (394 miles) Las Vegas, NV: 7 hours 50 minutes (516 miles) • Campfires are only allowed in designated areas and above-ground pits. Extinguish when unattended. Control what you burn so sparks and material cannot escape especially when burning trash or there are gusts of wind. Check for burn bans and ensure that all fires are properly supervised to prevent unintended fires.
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Here is the view to the North. All sites face this way.

7. Adventure Haven RV

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40mi from Nucla · 8 sites · RVs · La Sal, UT
Hello! Please note that we are RVs only. ALL five sites have FULL hookups, strong WiFi, (so your cell phone WILL work!) and tables. We are 27 miles south of Moab. What we offer: In addition to an exceptional view of the mountain, our place is clean, spacious, orderly, quiet, inexpensive, with super fast and stable WiFi. What we don’t offer: fancy landscaping or restrooms. The Adventure Haven feels open, public and safe to most people. Funky and rural, in high pristine desert with a sweet view of the mountain is the overall vibe. Hours can go by with no traffic noise. This is in contrast to the constant drone of traffic noise in Moab. We are also about ten degrees cooler than Moab with nights cooling off even more; what a relief! The Adventure Haven is a five site mini-RV park located in an old and somewhat derelict subdivision in a small town on a 1.5 acre lot. A uranium boom town in the 1950's, La Sal is now a shadow of past times (and littered with artifact trailers and structures). But we are in beautiful high desert country and we are at the foothills of the La Sal Mountains and the park has a completely unobstructed view of this range! What kind of people LIKE it here? Those who like peace and quiet and dark skies. Relaxed full-time RVers, work-at-homes who need strong and fast WiFi, folks on a budget, those who like to support Hipcamp hosts, people looking for inside local information, solo travelers who want to feel safe yet not in a crowded place - like they’re near someone they know, and in a quiet, small town where unusual things are noticed. What kind of people DON’T like it here? People expecting a resort, or a vast-pristine-remote property. Also people who are uncomfortable with rural eye-sores typical of rural Utah (old cars, and slow projects) will not like it here, nor will party people and special event groups (not allowed here). *If you want a long stay contact us because we might be able to work it out! • Hook and Ladder OHV Trail system is less than five miles away and Rim Rocker Jeep trail is close as well.
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Dandelion art installation.

8. CampV Colorado

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(45)
3.5mi from Nucla · 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.
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Moab Field Office

12. Moab Field Office

93%
(166)
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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Around the campsite.

14. Dark Sky Paradise

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(20)
7.2mi from Nucla · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Naturita, CO
Did you know the Milky Way has color? Come experience night skies like you have never seen them before! Look up when the next meteor shower is and reserve your spot. Most visitors love the serene atmosphere and want to get away from it all. You can explore 45 of our acres and access 45 acres of land locked BLM lands. A quick 5 min drive away is endless BLM and public lands. The land is around 10 miles from the town of Naturita which has a restaurant, atv rentals, a bar, a grocery store, thrift store, library, consignment store, dispensaries and gas stations. Naturita is an amazing place for Dark Sky viewing, hiking, camping, biking, and scenic drives. The outdoor recreation opportunities are endless. It is very close (driving) to the Dolores River. The land is surrounded by BLM and near the Uncompahge National Forest. The Dark Sky campsite is also close to the Unaweep/Tabegauche Scenic and Historic Byway. We are about 2 hours from Moab, UT! We go to Moab to get sushi. Come here to get away from it all! The land itself offers incredible mountain views. You park at the tree line with desert Sage brush views to the East, Pinion and Juniper trees with a private canyon and beautiful rock formations to the West. Just North is 45 acres of landlocked BLM public land walking distance from the campsite. Unit 70 for the hunters who know how legendary this area is. Our land has an obstacle course, private paintball/gel blaster/nerf field, seasonal lake, trails, canyon, elevation gains and drops. Pets are encouraged to join you.
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Riverwood Resort on the Gunnison

15. Riverwood Resort on the Gunnison

72%
(9)
42mi from Nucla · 42 sites · RVs · Delta, CO
Riverwood is your oasis in the high desert: we have a 1/3rd mile walking trail on the Gunnison River and a large pond, which allow for plenty of nature and shade. Guests have the best of both worlds: less than 20 minutes to the Gunnison Gorge NCA and Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Areas, but only a half-mile to the amenities of Delta including ample dining, minigolf, drive-in and vintage movie theaters and a large rec center. The Campground has nightly rentals, a bathhouse and grill station. Riverwood is your basecamp for adventure, whether that means gold medal fishing the Gunnison, ending a float from the Black Canyon or launching one through the Dominguez-Escalante NCA. Top-rated Colorado wineries, OHV Trails, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, mountain biking in Fruita or the Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) are all less than an hour away.
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Riverbend RV Park & Cabins

18. Riverbend RV Park & Cabins

39mi from Nucla · 91 sites · Montrose, CO
Riverbend RV Park and Cabins stands out as a unique destination due to its prime location nestled between the stunning Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the breathtaking San Juan Mountains, and the picturesque Grand Mesa. This central positioning makes it an ideal retreat for families seeking adventure and relaxation throughout the year. Under new management, Riverbend RV Park offers a variety of shaded sites that provide privacy and comfort. Guests can enjoy convenient walk-in river access, perfect for fly fishing and floating. Additionally, the park is just minutes away from several golf courses, extensive bike paths, and the newly constructed Montrose Recreation Center, which is the largest and newest recreation facility in the Western Slope. Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors or simply unwind in a serene setting, Riverbend RV Park and Cabins is the perfect home base for your next family getaway. With a wealth of nearby attractions, including natural wonders, swimming holes, restaurants, and shops, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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Dunton Hot Springs

19. Dunton Hot Springs

42mi from Nucla · 33 sites · Rico, CO
Dunton Hot Springs Resort stands out as a unique destination, blending the charm of a romantic ghost town with the luxury of modern accommodations, all set against the stunning backdrop of the San Juan Mountains in the Colorado Rockies. This extraordinary alpine valley offers guests an unforgettable experience, combining rustic elegance with exclusive hospitality and an authentic glamping adventure. Accommodating up to 44 guests, Dunton Hot Springs features thirteen beautifully furnished luxury cabins, ranging from one to five bedrooms. Each hand-hewn log cabin is exquisitely decorated, providing a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere. Guests can indulge in gourmet meals at the life-worn saloon, explore lung-busting trails, and unwind with pampering massages, all while enjoying the soothing hot springs nestled beneath glistening snowbanks. Although the ghost town is free of cell phone service, high-speed wireless internet is available in every cabin, ensuring connectivity when needed. An exceptional addition to the Dunton experience is the Dunton River Camp, which offers eight luxurious prospector-style tents, each equipped with en-suite bathrooms. Located at Cresto Ranch, a historic cattle ranch from the late 1800s, the camp is surrounded by approximately 500 acres of picturesque fields, meadows, and forests.
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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

Hartwork Ranch

1. Hartwork Ranch

97%
(29)
34mi from Nucla · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Placerville, CO
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!
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The Views at Gateway

3. The Views at Gateway

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(419)
31mi from Nucla · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Gateway, CO
Located on the Dolores river, this property is perfect for hikers, fishing, rafting, or just camping! There is a natural spring just a few miles from the location with drinking water as well. When you stay here you are located right on the river with nothing but places to hike, climb and have fun and there are several options for you to choose from. There is a cabin, an onsite RV, a canvas tent, and BYO tent or RV camping on the land - you can pick whatever suits you best! No matter what, you can fall asleep to the sound of the river after a great night of star gazing! Nearby outdoor points of interest include the Dolores River on property, Hanging Flume which is approx. 20 miles from site, Gateway Canyons Resort Auto museum 7 miles from site, Arches National Park 2 hour drive from site, Colorado national monument 1 hour drive. The Grand Mesa 2 hour drive, Telluride ski resort 2 hour drive! You can find hiking, biking, swimming, paddle board, kayaks, rafting, fishing, tubing, bird watching, star gazing rock climbing, bouldering, all right from the property. All sites are accessible without 4wheel drive. I love where I live and think everyone should be able to experience the peaceful quiet beautiful environment that it is!
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Bedrock CO Glamping Tents & RV

6. Bedrock CO Glamping Tents & RV

17mi from Nucla · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Nucla, CO
Bedrock Base Camp: Camp with Purpose Welcome to Bedrock Base Camp, where adventure meets comfort in the heart of stunning Redrock country. Our unique glamping experience offers a serene and secluded getaway. Whether you are enjoying the seclusion of our glamping tents on the upper plateau or the RV experience alongside the meandering Dolores River, Bedrock Base Camp (BBC) is perfect for groups looking to reconnect with nature and each other. Whether you're planning a retreat for yogis, a family reunion, night sky watchers, weddings, motorcyclists, church members, students, or even a movie shoot, the BBC provides an ideal backdrop for your adventures. Accommodations: We can accommodate RVs, DIY tents, and offer Glamping tents thus adding flexibility to your group's camping arrangements. Our 160-acre property features • 10 Glamping tents with beds and an above-ground fire pit on the upper plateau. No water or power. 1 dry flush toilet. (Walking or unimproved SUV access only) • 9 RV sites with power (30-50 amp) on the lower section near Delores River. (7 pull-throughs & 2 back-ins.) Power only (NO water or dumping) • Electricity: The RV area has electricity, allowing Glampers to charge essential devices. • Restrooms: We have one dry flush restroom above in the Glamping tent area and a one porta pottie near the river in the lower section. • DIY Dry camping for groups or individuals with their own camping tents and gear. Glamping Tents: The Glamping tents are perched on a beautiful plateau overlooking the valley and river below. Each tent is nestled under an additional canvas shade, supported by sturdy wood poles. This design not only enhances the rustic charm but also provides extra protection from the elements, ensuring a comfortable stay regardless of the weather. Inside each tent, you'll find a cozy queen bed and a couch that converts into a bunk bed with two twin beds, accommodating up to four guests per tent. Outside of each tent, you’ll find comfortable Adirondack chairs and an above-ground firepit, perfect for cooking or just for unwinding after a day of exploration. Glamping Tent Access: Our desire is to keep our property as natural, as possible. The Glamping area is meant to emulate a rural village existing in a far-off country with only a footpath to access. We prefer that the tent sites be accessed by foot. Either a steep climb of about 40 “stairs” or an easier walk around of about 650 yards. There is an unimproved access road leading to the tents that might be accessible by an AWD SUV but is unadvisable for cars or street motorcycles. ** If you cannot backpack or don’t wish to manage the steep steps or the walk around to the tents or do not have a high clearance 4wd vehicle THIS LOCATION IS NOT FOR YOU, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK. What to Bring to Glamping Tents: To fully enjoy your stay in the BBC Glamping tents, please bring what you would pack if you were backpacking. (minus the tent and bed) • Food and Utensils • Water • Queen sheets or sleeping bags • Sleeping bags for bunks • Fire pits have grates for grilling or heating water Bring needed pots, pans, and utensils. • Firewood (No gathering wood on site!) • Flashlight • Toiletries What not to bring • No pets, Vaping, or Smoking (of any kind) allowed in the Glamping tents Enjoy Quiet time and dark skies: No electronics that could disturb others or artificial light beyond flashlights from 1 hour after sunset to 8 am. Activities and Surroundings: Our expansive camp offers plenty of space for larger groups and is surrounded by breathtaking Redrock landscapes. Explore the wonderful hiking and biking trails nearby, or the hundreds of miles of UTV trails including the Rim Rocker Trail. Or make Bedrock your base camp as you enjoy dozens of day trips to beautiful and bucket-list-worthy locations. Or simply relax and take in the scenic views. Reflect on natural and human history. Go back in time and find a short walk to petroglyphs, then enjoy the sunset as you gaze across the Dolores River which runs through the property. Then go even further back in time and be amazed at the Dark Sky star gazing. With no WIFI and very spotty cell service to distract you, Bedrock Base Camp is an ideal place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature and your companions. Purpose: We established Bedrock Base Camp to support our research efforts at www.WHOlives.org The primary purpose of the property is to bring awareness to the solvable problems that still exist in developing countries around the world and to provide a location and support to college students, engineers, and inventors who have an interest or ideas on how to make our small world a little better and safer place to live. The BBC is an ideal place where anyone can experiment and deploy their ideas on how to improve dry farming, housing, water collection, transportation, emergency shelters, rural economics, water purification, and a myriad of other ideas just waiting to be discovered. We also know that everyday people have some of the greatest ideas, so we also challenge our visitors to think about how they might go about changing the world. It was this free-flowing of ideas that led to the invention of the award-winning “Village Drill” which has drilled over 14,000 wells worldwide, bringing clean, lifesaving water to over 13 million people. This is why we embrace “Camping with purpose” Book your stay at Bedrock Base Camp and experience camping with a purpose. Create lasting memories in a picturesque, tranquil setting that promises both adventure and relaxation. Location • Bedrock, Colorado (On Hwy 90, turn North on the Y-11 road for 1.5 miles.) • Enjoy the Delores River on the property and visit the historic Hanging Flumes • Easy access to hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and off-road driving trails • Float or raft the San Miguel and the Delores Rivers • A short drive to Buckeye Reservoir: Fishing, paddleboarding, tubing, and kayaking • 20-minute drive to Naturita CO. (Grocery shopping, fuel, restaurants, etc.) • 16 miles from the Utah border • 1 hour from Moab • 90 minutes from Telluride • 5 hours from Salt Lake City, 6 hours from Denver, 8 hours from Vegas Day Trips Experience the beauty of the surrounding region with our recommended day trips, perfect for adding variety to your stay: Moab, UT: 1 hour 10 minutes (60 miles) Monticello, UT: 1 hour 15 minutes (68 miles) Gateway, CO: 1 hour 15 minutes (68 miles) Telluride, CO: 1 hour 35 minutes (75 miles) Ouray, CO: 1 hour 45 minutes (91 miles) Montrose, CO: 2 hours 5 minutes (107 miles) Grand Junction, CO: 2 hours 15 minutes (120 miles) Scenic loops: Gateway-Delta-Montrose Loop: 5 hours (270 miles round trip) Telluride-Norwood Loop: 5 hours 6 minutes (230 miles round trip) is the most scenic Slickrock-Norwood Loop: 4 hours 35 minutes (220 miles round trip) Slickrock-Telluride Loop: 4 hours 40 minutes (250 miles round trip) Other Destinations For even more exploration, these destinations offer a range of experiences, from stunning natural parks to vibrant cities: Cedaredge, CO: 2 hours 45 minutes via Gateway (150 miles) Grand Mesa, CO: 2 hours 55 minutes via Gateway (158 miles) Durango, CO: 3 hours 30 minutes via Highway 550 (162 miles) Gunnison, CO: 3 hours 20 minutes via Ridgeway (171 miles) Shiprock, NM: 3 hours 20 minutes via Slickrock (174 miles) Redstone, CO: 4 hours via Gateway (211 miles) Pagosa Springs, CO: 4 hours 40 minutes via Highway 550 (222 miles) Salt Lake City, UT: 4 hours 55 minutes (292 miles) Bryce Canyon, UT: 5 hours 23 minutes via I-70 (305 miles) Steamboat Springs, CO: 5 hours 25 minutes via Highway 141 (306 miles) Cedar City, UT: 5 hours 30 minutes (347 miles) Zion National Park, UT: 6 hours 10 minutes (373 miles) SLC Airport UT: 5 hours (297 miles) via Hwy 15 to Hwy 6 Denver Airport, CO: 6 hours 30 minutes via I-70 (379 miles) or 7 hours 15 minutes via scenic Highway 285 (394 miles) Las Vegas, NV: 7 hours 50 minutes (516 miles) • Campfires are only allowed in designated areas and above-ground pits. Extinguish when unattended. Control what you burn so sparks and material cannot escape especially when burning trash or there are gusts of wind. Check for burn bans and ensure that all fires are properly supervised to prevent unintended fires.
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Here is the view to the North. All sites face this way.

7. Adventure Haven RV

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40mi from Nucla · 8 sites · RVs · La Sal, UT
Hello! Please note that we are RVs only. ALL five sites have FULL hookups, strong WiFi, (so your cell phone WILL work!) and tables. We are 27 miles south of Moab. What we offer: In addition to an exceptional view of the mountain, our place is clean, spacious, orderly, quiet, inexpensive, with super fast and stable WiFi. What we don’t offer: fancy landscaping or restrooms. The Adventure Haven feels open, public and safe to most people. Funky and rural, in high pristine desert with a sweet view of the mountain is the overall vibe. Hours can go by with no traffic noise. This is in contrast to the constant drone of traffic noise in Moab. We are also about ten degrees cooler than Moab with nights cooling off even more; what a relief! The Adventure Haven is a five site mini-RV park located in an old and somewhat derelict subdivision in a small town on a 1.5 acre lot. A uranium boom town in the 1950's, La Sal is now a shadow of past times (and littered with artifact trailers and structures). But we are in beautiful high desert country and we are at the foothills of the La Sal Mountains and the park has a completely unobstructed view of this range! What kind of people LIKE it here? Those who like peace and quiet and dark skies. Relaxed full-time RVers, work-at-homes who need strong and fast WiFi, folks on a budget, those who like to support Hipcamp hosts, people looking for inside local information, solo travelers who want to feel safe yet not in a crowded place - like they’re near someone they know, and in a quiet, small town where unusual things are noticed. What kind of people DON’T like it here? People expecting a resort, or a vast-pristine-remote property. Also people who are uncomfortable with rural eye-sores typical of rural Utah (old cars, and slow projects) will not like it here, nor will party people and special event groups (not allowed here). *If you want a long stay contact us because we might be able to work it out! • Hook and Ladder OHV Trail system is less than five miles away and Rim Rocker Jeep trail is close as well.
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Dandelion art installation.

8. CampV Colorado

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3.5mi from Nucla · 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.
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Moab Field Office

12. 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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Around the campsite.

14. Dark Sky Paradise

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7.2mi from Nucla · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Naturita, CO
Did you know the Milky Way has color? Come experience night skies like you have never seen them before! Look up when the next meteor shower is and reserve your spot. Most visitors love the serene atmosphere and want to get away from it all. You can explore 45 of our acres and access 45 acres of land locked BLM lands. A quick 5 min drive away is endless BLM and public lands. The land is around 10 miles from the town of Naturita which has a restaurant, atv rentals, a bar, a grocery store, thrift store, library, consignment store, dispensaries and gas stations. Naturita is an amazing place for Dark Sky viewing, hiking, camping, biking, and scenic drives. The outdoor recreation opportunities are endless. It is very close (driving) to the Dolores River. The land is surrounded by BLM and near the Uncompahge National Forest. The Dark Sky campsite is also close to the Unaweep/Tabegauche Scenic and Historic Byway. We are about 2 hours from Moab, UT! We go to Moab to get sushi. Come here to get away from it all! The land itself offers incredible mountain views. You park at the tree line with desert Sage brush views to the East, Pinion and Juniper trees with a private canyon and beautiful rock formations to the West. Just North is 45 acres of landlocked BLM public land walking distance from the campsite. Unit 70 for the hunters who know how legendary this area is. Our land has an obstacle course, private paintball/gel blaster/nerf field, seasonal lake, trails, canyon, elevation gains and drops. Pets are encouraged to join you.
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Riverwood Resort on the Gunnison

15. Riverwood Resort on the Gunnison

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42mi from Nucla · 42 sites · RVs · Delta, CO
Riverwood is your oasis in the high desert: we have a 1/3rd mile walking trail on the Gunnison River and a large pond, which allow for plenty of nature and shade. Guests have the best of both worlds: less than 20 minutes to the Gunnison Gorge NCA and Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Areas, but only a half-mile to the amenities of Delta including ample dining, minigolf, drive-in and vintage movie theaters and a large rec center. The Campground has nightly rentals, a bathhouse and grill station. Riverwood is your basecamp for adventure, whether that means gold medal fishing the Gunnison, ending a float from the Black Canyon or launching one through the Dominguez-Escalante NCA. Top-rated Colorado wineries, OHV Trails, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, mountain biking in Fruita or the Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) are all less than an hour away.
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Riverbend RV Park & Cabins

18. Riverbend RV Park & Cabins

39mi from Nucla · 91 sites · Montrose, CO
Riverbend RV Park and Cabins stands out as a unique destination due to its prime location nestled between the stunning Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the breathtaking San Juan Mountains, and the picturesque Grand Mesa. This central positioning makes it an ideal retreat for families seeking adventure and relaxation throughout the year. Under new management, Riverbend RV Park offers a variety of shaded sites that provide privacy and comfort. Guests can enjoy convenient walk-in river access, perfect for fly fishing and floating. Additionally, the park is just minutes away from several golf courses, extensive bike paths, and the newly constructed Montrose Recreation Center, which is the largest and newest recreation facility in the Western Slope. Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors or simply unwind in a serene setting, Riverbend RV Park and Cabins is the perfect home base for your next family getaway. With a wealth of nearby attractions, including natural wonders, swimming holes, restaurants, and shops, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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Dunton Hot Springs

19. Dunton Hot Springs

42mi from Nucla · 33 sites · Rico, CO
Dunton Hot Springs Resort stands out as a unique destination, blending the charm of a romantic ghost town with the luxury of modern accommodations, all set against the stunning backdrop of the San Juan Mountains in the Colorado Rockies. This extraordinary alpine valley offers guests an unforgettable experience, combining rustic elegance with exclusive hospitality and an authentic glamping adventure. Accommodating up to 44 guests, Dunton Hot Springs features thirteen beautifully furnished luxury cabins, ranging from one to five bedrooms. Each hand-hewn log cabin is exquisitely decorated, providing a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere. Guests can indulge in gourmet meals at the life-worn saloon, explore lung-busting trails, and unwind with pampering massages, all while enjoying the soothing hot springs nestled beneath glistening snowbanks. Although the ghost town is free of cell phone service, high-speed wireless internet is available in every cabin, ensuring connectivity when needed. An exceptional addition to the Dunton experience is the Dunton River Camp, which offers eight luxurious prospector-style tents, each equipped with en-suite bathrooms. Located at Cresto Ranch, a historic cattle ranch from the late 1800s, the camp is surrounded by approximately 500 acres of picturesque fields, meadows, and forests.
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