The best waterside campgrounds near Nucla, Colorado

Set up camp along the water’s edge in Nucla, where over 690 waterside sites give you front-row seats to Colorado’s wild side. Pitch your tent near rivers and creeks, or park your rig so you can fall asleep to the rush of moving water. You’ll find campsites that allow campfires, hot showers, and welcome pets—essentials after a day spent spotting wildlife, hiking rugged trails, or scrambling up rocky cliffs. Prices average $46 a night, with some spots dipping as low as $28. Locals swear by The Views at Gateway (328 reviews), Adventure Haven RV (300 reviews), and South-40@LaSal Tent and RV Park (173 reviews) for easy access to water and plenty of room to roam. Bring sturdy boots and a sense of adventure—Nucla’s waterside camping delivers both.

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1. 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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Set up camp along the water’s edge in Nucla, where over 690 waterside sites give you front-row seats to Colorado’s wild side. Pitch your tent near rivers and creeks, or park your rig so you can fall asleep to the rush of moving water. You’ll find campsites that allow campfires, hot showers, and welcome pets—essentials after a day spent spotting wildlife, hiking rugged trails, or scrambling up rocky cliffs. Prices average $46 a night, with some spots dipping as low as $28. Locals swear by The Views at Gateway (328 reviews), Adventure Haven RV (300 reviews), and South-40@LaSal Tent and RV Park (173 reviews) for easy access to water and plenty of room to roam. Bring sturdy boots and a sense of adventure—Nucla’s waterside camping delivers both.