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Planning a camping trip near Sawpit, Colorado? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 679 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you're a fan of the back-to-nature simplicity of tent camping or prefer the comfort of a tipi, Hipcamp has got you covered.

94% (770) • 462 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Sawpit

  • Hartwork Ranch
  • Hartwork Ranch
  • Hartwork Ranch

1. Hartwork Ranch

97%
(29)
3.1mi from Sawpit · 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!
Pets
Toilets
from 
$26
 / night
  • ADA restroom and shower room
  • Right next to the hop yard, you get a true feeling of agriculture!
  • ADA restroom and shower room

2. Down at the Hop Yard Camping

99%
(137)
29mi from Sawpit · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
Wake up to the fresh aroma of hops, enjoys beers made with the hops grown next to your sleeping bag, have a campfire with an incredible view of the San Juan Mountains and open night sky, take a tour and learn about the unique world of hops, walk around an 18-foot tall, 32-acre hop trellis, and adventure in all that the Western Slope of Colorado has to offer. We also have 'Fridays on the Farm' every Friday until October 3rd from 4-9pm serving beer with our hops, a local food truck, live music, and yard games. Check our website for more details! We can open the beer barn on other nights, as well as offer tours, upon request! This is a perfect basecamp for adventure! The attractions are endless: Exploring Black Canyon NP, Curecanti NRA, and Gunnison Gorge NCA; fly fishing in gold metal waters; hunting; hiking, climbing, and traversing the Via Ferrata in the San Juan Mountains; rafting, kayaking, or SUPing on three different rivers, including a wave park right in town, as well as on reservoirs and lakes; relaxing in mineral-rich hot springs; shopping for unique souvenirs and gifts; and enjoying the activities, restaurants, and shopping of nearby Ouray and Telluride! If we're booked out, message us and we may have some backup spots! ; )
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$25
 / night
  • Campfire Dreamers (4WD or AWD)
  • Campfire Dreamers (4WD or AWD)
  • Campfire Dreamers (4WD or AWD)

3. Campfire Dreamers (4WD or AWD)

94%
(9)
17mi from Sawpit · 1 site · Tent, RV
This location is 4WD only and no trailers. Access to the site requires going down a 12% grade. Beautiful location on the side of a mountain with great views. Fire ring, firewood and water for extinguish your fire are provided.
Pets
from 
$35
 / night
  • Uncompahgre National Forest
  • Lower Alta Lake
  • Uncompahgre National Forest

4. Uncompahgre National Forest

85%
(23)
228 sites · Ophir, Colorado
Head to wild western Colorado to truly get away from it all.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • San Juan National Forest
  • The river which runs right beside the campground. Good fishin'.
  • San Juan National Forest

5. San Juan National Forest

97%
(41)
696 sites · Rico, Colorado
Hike through the rugged wilderness or take a scenic drive in this expansive national forest.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Lake Vista Vacation Home
  • Lake Vista Vacation Home
  • Lake Vista Vacation Home

6. Lake Vista Vacation Home

48mi from Sawpit · 1 site · Lodging
Amazing top of the mountainside cabin overlooking Lake Vallecito (highly encourage 4wd, AWD or truck/suv) with plenty of space for a comfortable stay! This gorgeous home has 3 floors of accommodations, and is the perfect place to get away and be in nature. This cabin boasts a three story floor plan, with a full bathroom on each floor (as well as a half bathroom on the main floor), a king size bed in main floor full sized bed in every other room, and two large decks with plenty of space overlooking the lake with a million dollar view. The main floor has a primary bedroom with full bathroom, the top floor loft has a connected bathroom with a separated bathtub/shower combo and an additional standing shower (as seen in pictures), and the bottom floor has an oversized bedroom with two full beds and a full bathroom in hall. A gas fireplace is on the main floor, with an amazing view on all sides and an entertainment space with large flat screen tv located on the bottom floor. This property is also pet-friendly *with approval* and under 50lbs, $15/pet/night. *Highly encouraged on AWD, 4WD or truck. Wifi Washer/Dryer
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$320
 / night
  • Almostaranch
  • Almostaranch
  • Almostaranch

7. Almostaranch

91%
(29)
34mi from Sawpit · 3 sites · RVs
The Almostaranch Family welcomes you to stay with us in the San Juan Mountains located in Durango, Colorado. Our property features spectacular views and endless activities for you and your family. We look forward to seeing you! Durango is the Capitol of mountain biking in the US. Horseback riding next door and snowmobile rentals close by. Kayaking very close & hiking trails everywhere. Silverton 35 miles. RV site includes horseshoe pits and tables.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$85
 / night
  • Darbywoods RV Mountain Lot
  • Darbywoods RV Mountain Lot
  • Darbywoods RV Mountain Lot

8. Darbywoods RV Mountain Lot

98%
(28)
42mi from Sawpit · 1 site · Tent, RV
This is a one acre lot for just one RV located at 9500ft in the Colorado mountains between Montrose and Gunnison. Located half way between and six miles up the Alpine Plateau road this area is surrounded by BLM land and National Forest. The lot is located with full hook ups and wifi in a neighborhood with cabins and rv lots. Please ask about deep discounts for long term rentals.
Pets
Potable water
Full hookups
from 
$59
 / night
  • Riverwood RV Resort
  • Riverwood RV Resort
  • Riverwood RV Resort

9. Riverwood RV Resort

100%
(2)
47mi from Sawpit · 62 sites · RVs
Riverwood RV resort accommodations at affordable rates, located in Mancos, colorado. Our RV park is close to Cortez, Durango, and Mesa Verde national park in southwest colorado. Our family-friendly RV resort is the perfect place in Southwestern Colorado to get away, camp and explore the outdoors with loved ones with all the latest amenities. Mancos is a humble town with shops and local sites to enjoy. An RV Resort is pet-friendly has full-service amenities and will make you feel at home in Mancos, CO. Easy RV access and our complimentary concierge service will help you plan your next hiking, fishing, kayaking, or sightseeing adventure in Mancos Colorado, and other southwestern surrounding cities like Durango and Cortez. Plan your next adventure at our brand-new RV resort in Colorado that has all the amenities to make you feel at home. Reserve online now to book your visit or call our expert staff with any questions or special accommodations you may need. Mancos offers a variety of outdoor activities for people of all levels. Hiking trails and mountain biking trails are available, with expert staff available to assist with repairs and equipment sales. The location also offers opportunities for white water rafting, golfing, fly fishing, and off-roading with thousands of miles of 4x4 trails in the area.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$50
 / night
  • Behind site 11, nothing but wilderness
  • Grand Mesa National Forest
  • Behind site 11, nothing but wilderness

10. Grand Mesa National Forest

87%
(23)
316 sites · Cedaredge, Colorado
Escape to a high elevation forest brimming with lakes, trails, and scenic views.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

11. Ridgway State Park

100%
(5)
257 sites · Loghill Village, Colorado
Pack up your boat or paddle-board for a camping excursion at this reservoir park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Gunnison National Forest
  • Gunnison National Forest
  • Gunnison National Forest

12. Gunnison National Forest

96%
(37)
423 sites · Crested Butte, Colorado
Venture into the wild mountain wilderness of western Colorado.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
  • Beautiful riverside camping down at the bottom of Black Canyon.
  • Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

13. Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

97%
(29)
85 sites · Montrose, Colorado
A dramatic vertical wilderness ideal for hikers, rock climbers, and sightseers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Twilight Falls
  • Twilight Falls
  • Twilight Falls

14. Twilight Falls

92%
(26)
25mi from Sawpit · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Twilight Falls is a 40 acres private paradise of natural forests, meadows, streams and waterfalls nestled within thousands of acres of San Juan National Forest. Come experience this amazing place. Words cannot describe it. This has been a family retreat for our family for decades, and we want to share it with you.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$86
 / night
  • Durango Placer
  • Durango Placer
  • Durango Placer

15. Durango Placer

100%
(107)
41mi from Sawpit · 1 site · Tent, RV
Learn more about this land: The creek is just feet away from your tent site, with numerous waterfalls. Great hiking, or just taking in the scenery. So much to do in the immediate area: biking, hiking, fishing swimming, jeeping, exploring, rock hounding, birding, etc. Located 35 minutes from downtown Durango at 9300 feet. Visit the cool mountains and the cold creek. You will have the place to yourself. One group only on this property at a time. There are 3 tent sites to choose from, and a RV site to park. Up to 6 guests in a group allowed . Fire wood is provided free, a full kitchen with camp stove, sink , utensils, cups, and plates available. Updated privy, and hot showers. Enjoy ! The road closes in the winter so hosting is restricted from May 15th thru October 15th There is no cell service. Wifi is available. Landline is available in emergency. Happy Camping !
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$40
 / night
  • Bear springs
  • Bear springs
  • Bear springs

16. Bear springs

98%
(60)
48mi from Sawpit · 1 site · RV
Beautiful mountain views, trails and only 10 minutes to downtown Durango! 35 acre gated community property with miles of private trails to explore. Friendly pets welcome. Complementary firewood fire restrictions permitting. Owners live on property and are available to help or answer questions. Great setup and location.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$65
 / night
  • Junction West Durango
  • Junction West Durango
  • Junction West Durango

17. Junction West Durango

95%
(33)
39mi from Sawpit · 97 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
History of JW Durango Riverside Resort It all started in 1965… When this campground hosted its first guests the goal back then was simply to offer folks from around the Four Corners a place to relax and lounge along the Animas River. Today, the property boasts 73 quality RV sites, 24 cabins and 6 tent sites. We also have a heated pool, playground, convenience store, retail shop, game room, café with a large deck for dining, laundry room, paved roadways, two bath houses, and an observation deck overlooking the Animas. The property sits just south of Bakers Bridge, a local landmark made famous as the set of the climactic finale in the movie “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” – where Paul Newman and Robert Redford sat along the rocky cliffs that line the river before they famously took the plunge. As the lifeblood of this community, the Animas River winds its way under that bridge and south toward historic downtown Durango. Everyone from whitewater enthusiasts and acclaimed fly fisherman to laidback locals in inner tubes enjoy the same flowing mountain waters miners have tapped for more than a century. Back in 1965, the population of Durango was just over 10,000 and La Plata County almost 20,000. Today, the city itself is home to 20,000 residents while the county is closing in on a staggering 58,000. As more and more people discover the beauty and majesty of the San Juan National Forest and surrounding Rocky Mountain peaks, the number of people flocking to the Four Corners region continues to grow. Whether hiking, biking, horseback riding, or four-wheeling this area has an endless number of adventures to uncover. Even if it takes a lifetime to explore some of the forgotten roads in this region, these outdoor experiences offer just a glimpse of what there is to do when you visit. People come from around the world to ride the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, listen to songs and stories from the Bar D Wranglers, hit the slopes at Purgatory Resort, or hug the guardrails along the legendary Million Dollar Highway. These are just a few of the reasons people continue to come back year after year, and generation after generation. Even here at Durango Riverside, we constantly listen to stories from guests who first came here as children and now return with their own. It really is easy to find places where you can experience some of the wonders this community has to offer. But, there’s only one place where you can relax and lounge along the Animas River with friends and family, making memories that will stick with you for generations – Durango Riverside.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$59
 / night
  • Poplar Place
  • Poplar Place
  • Poplar Place

18. Poplar Place

93%
(14)
44mi from Sawpit · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Locally owned, this large tree grove with over 100 trees, was planted in 1979 for privacy and shade between 2 homes. Learn more about this land: Pitch a tent, sleep in a hammock or park your RV at the Poplar Place. Several campsites within a large grove of trees which provide privacy & shade. Enjoy the sounds of nature including but not limited to: woodpeckers, owls, hawks, farm animals, frogs, crickets & much more. Hammocks, local area maps & yard games available at our check-in station and don’t forget to carve your initials in the totem pole before you leave. You can enjoy visiting with friends around the fire pit, play a game of tic-tac-toe, have an axe throwing contest or hide out in the Tee-Pee, whatever your heart desires. **Pets are welcome, however, they MUST BE ON LEASHES AT ALL TIMES & PROPER DISPOSAL OF ANIMAL WASTE IS A MUST* Thank you
Pets
Toilets
Picnic table
from 
$35
 / night
  • wildflowers all over
  • a platform for your tent
  • wildflowers all over

19. Lazy Rooster Ranch

97%
(104)
22mi from Sawpit · 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. 
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$60
 / night
  • Cooking dinner
  • Inside provided tent - has chairs, table, cot with pad
  • Cooking dinner

20. Arrowhead Getaway

90%
(21)
42mi from Sawpit · 1 site · Tent, RV
Come to a private camping space with great scenery and access to lakes. This space provides access to water, a tent, fire pit/grill with an additional tent pad and rv pad. There is also an additional shower and bathroom tent on the premise. Arrowhead lodge has live entertainment throughout the summer as well as dining and additional housing if needed.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$40
 / night

Planning a camping trip near Sawpit, Colorado? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 679 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you're a fan of the back-to-nature simplicity of tent camping or prefer the comfort of a tipi, Hipcamp has got you covered.

94% (770) • 462 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Sawpit

  • Hartwork Ranch
  • Hartwork Ranch
  • Hartwork Ranch

1. Hartwork Ranch

97%
(29)
3.1mi from Sawpit · 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!
Pets
Toilets
from 
$26
 / night
  • ADA restroom and shower room
  • Right next to the hop yard, you get a true feeling of agriculture!
  • ADA restroom and shower room

2. Down at the Hop Yard Camping

99%
(137)
29mi from Sawpit · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
Wake up to the fresh aroma of hops, enjoys beers made with the hops grown next to your sleeping bag, have a campfire with an incredible view of the San Juan Mountains and open night sky, take a tour and learn about the unique world of hops, walk around an 18-foot tall, 32-acre hop trellis, and adventure in all that the Western Slope of Colorado has to offer. We also have 'Fridays on the Farm' every Friday until October 3rd from 4-9pm serving beer with our hops, a local food truck, live music, and yard games. Check our website for more details! We can open the beer barn on other nights, as well as offer tours, upon request! This is a perfect basecamp for adventure! The attractions are endless: Exploring Black Canyon NP, Curecanti NRA, and Gunnison Gorge NCA; fly fishing in gold metal waters; hunting; hiking, climbing, and traversing the Via Ferrata in the San Juan Mountains; rafting, kayaking, or SUPing on three different rivers, including a wave park right in town, as well as on reservoirs and lakes; relaxing in mineral-rich hot springs; shopping for unique souvenirs and gifts; and enjoying the activities, restaurants, and shopping of nearby Ouray and Telluride! If we're booked out, message us and we may have some backup spots! ; )
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$25
 / night
  • Campfire Dreamers (4WD or AWD)
  • Campfire Dreamers (4WD or AWD)
  • Campfire Dreamers (4WD or AWD)

3. Campfire Dreamers (4WD or AWD)

94%
(9)
17mi from Sawpit · 1 site · Tent, RV
This location is 4WD only and no trailers. Access to the site requires going down a 12% grade. Beautiful location on the side of a mountain with great views. Fire ring, firewood and water for extinguish your fire are provided.
Pets
from 
$35
 / night
  • Uncompahgre National Forest
  • Lower Alta Lake
  • Uncompahgre National Forest

4. Uncompahgre National Forest

85%
(23)
228 sites · Ophir, Colorado
Head to wild western Colorado to truly get away from it all.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • San Juan National Forest
  • The river which runs right beside the campground. Good fishin'.
  • San Juan National Forest

5. San Juan National Forest

97%
(41)
696 sites · Rico, Colorado
Hike through the rugged wilderness or take a scenic drive in this expansive national forest.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Lake Vista Vacation Home
  • Lake Vista Vacation Home
  • Lake Vista Vacation Home

6. Lake Vista Vacation Home

48mi from Sawpit · 1 site · Lodging
Amazing top of the mountainside cabin overlooking Lake Vallecito (highly encourage 4wd, AWD or truck/suv) with plenty of space for a comfortable stay! This gorgeous home has 3 floors of accommodations, and is the perfect place to get away and be in nature. This cabin boasts a three story floor plan, with a full bathroom on each floor (as well as a half bathroom on the main floor), a king size bed in main floor full sized bed in every other room, and two large decks with plenty of space overlooking the lake with a million dollar view. The main floor has a primary bedroom with full bathroom, the top floor loft has a connected bathroom with a separated bathtub/shower combo and an additional standing shower (as seen in pictures), and the bottom floor has an oversized bedroom with two full beds and a full bathroom in hall. A gas fireplace is on the main floor, with an amazing view on all sides and an entertainment space with large flat screen tv located on the bottom floor. This property is also pet-friendly *with approval* and under 50lbs, $15/pet/night. *Highly encouraged on AWD, 4WD or truck. Wifi Washer/Dryer
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$320
 / night
  • Almostaranch
  • Almostaranch
  • Almostaranch

7. Almostaranch

91%
(29)
34mi from Sawpit · 3 sites · RVs
The Almostaranch Family welcomes you to stay with us in the San Juan Mountains located in Durango, Colorado. Our property features spectacular views and endless activities for you and your family. We look forward to seeing you! Durango is the Capitol of mountain biking in the US. Horseback riding next door and snowmobile rentals close by. Kayaking very close & hiking trails everywhere. Silverton 35 miles. RV site includes horseshoe pits and tables.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$85
 / night
  • Darbywoods RV Mountain Lot
  • Darbywoods RV Mountain Lot
  • Darbywoods RV Mountain Lot

8. Darbywoods RV Mountain Lot

98%
(28)
42mi from Sawpit · 1 site · Tent, RV
This is a one acre lot for just one RV located at 9500ft in the Colorado mountains between Montrose and Gunnison. Located half way between and six miles up the Alpine Plateau road this area is surrounded by BLM land and National Forest. The lot is located with full hook ups and wifi in a neighborhood with cabins and rv lots. Please ask about deep discounts for long term rentals.
Pets
Potable water
Full hookups
from 
$59
 / night
  • Riverwood RV Resort
  • Riverwood RV Resort
  • Riverwood RV Resort

9. Riverwood RV Resort

100%
(2)
47mi from Sawpit · 62 sites · RVs
Riverwood RV resort accommodations at affordable rates, located in Mancos, colorado. Our RV park is close to Cortez, Durango, and Mesa Verde national park in southwest colorado. Our family-friendly RV resort is the perfect place in Southwestern Colorado to get away, camp and explore the outdoors with loved ones with all the latest amenities. Mancos is a humble town with shops and local sites to enjoy. An RV Resort is pet-friendly has full-service amenities and will make you feel at home in Mancos, CO. Easy RV access and our complimentary concierge service will help you plan your next hiking, fishing, kayaking, or sightseeing adventure in Mancos Colorado, and other southwestern surrounding cities like Durango and Cortez. Plan your next adventure at our brand-new RV resort in Colorado that has all the amenities to make you feel at home. Reserve online now to book your visit or call our expert staff with any questions or special accommodations you may need. Mancos offers a variety of outdoor activities for people of all levels. Hiking trails and mountain biking trails are available, with expert staff available to assist with repairs and equipment sales. The location also offers opportunities for white water rafting, golfing, fly fishing, and off-roading with thousands of miles of 4x4 trails in the area.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$50
 / night
  • Behind site 11, nothing but wilderness
  • Grand Mesa National Forest
  • Behind site 11, nothing but wilderness

10. Grand Mesa National Forest

87%
(23)
316 sites · Cedaredge, Colorado
Escape to a high elevation forest brimming with lakes, trails, and scenic views.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

11. Ridgway State Park

100%
(5)
257 sites · Loghill Village, Colorado
Pack up your boat or paddle-board for a camping excursion at this reservoir park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Gunnison National Forest
  • Gunnison National Forest
  • Gunnison National Forest

12. Gunnison National Forest

96%
(37)
423 sites · Crested Butte, Colorado
Venture into the wild mountain wilderness of western Colorado.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
  • Beautiful riverside camping down at the bottom of Black Canyon.
  • Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

13. Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

97%
(29)
85 sites · Montrose, Colorado
A dramatic vertical wilderness ideal for hikers, rock climbers, and sightseers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Twilight Falls
  • Twilight Falls
  • Twilight Falls

14. Twilight Falls

92%
(26)
25mi from Sawpit · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Twilight Falls is a 40 acres private paradise of natural forests, meadows, streams and waterfalls nestled within thousands of acres of San Juan National Forest. Come experience this amazing place. Words cannot describe it. This has been a family retreat for our family for decades, and we want to share it with you.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$86
 / night
  • Durango Placer
  • Durango Placer
  • Durango Placer

15. Durango Placer

100%
(107)
41mi from Sawpit · 1 site · Tent, RV
Learn more about this land: The creek is just feet away from your tent site, with numerous waterfalls. Great hiking, or just taking in the scenery. So much to do in the immediate area: biking, hiking, fishing swimming, jeeping, exploring, rock hounding, birding, etc. Located 35 minutes from downtown Durango at 9300 feet. Visit the cool mountains and the cold creek. You will have the place to yourself. One group only on this property at a time. There are 3 tent sites to choose from, and a RV site to park. Up to 6 guests in a group allowed . Fire wood is provided free, a full kitchen with camp stove, sink , utensils, cups, and plates available. Updated privy, and hot showers. Enjoy ! The road closes in the winter so hosting is restricted from May 15th thru October 15th There is no cell service. Wifi is available. Landline is available in emergency. Happy Camping !
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$40
 / night
  • Bear springs
  • Bear springs
  • Bear springs

16. Bear springs

98%
(60)
48mi from Sawpit · 1 site · RV
Beautiful mountain views, trails and only 10 minutes to downtown Durango! 35 acre gated community property with miles of private trails to explore. Friendly pets welcome. Complementary firewood fire restrictions permitting. Owners live on property and are available to help or answer questions. Great setup and location.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$65
 / night
  • Junction West Durango
  • Junction West Durango
  • Junction West Durango

17. Junction West Durango

95%
(33)
39mi from Sawpit · 97 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
History of JW Durango Riverside Resort It all started in 1965… When this campground hosted its first guests the goal back then was simply to offer folks from around the Four Corners a place to relax and lounge along the Animas River. Today, the property boasts 73 quality RV sites, 24 cabins and 6 tent sites. We also have a heated pool, playground, convenience store, retail shop, game room, café with a large deck for dining, laundry room, paved roadways, two bath houses, and an observation deck overlooking the Animas. The property sits just south of Bakers Bridge, a local landmark made famous as the set of the climactic finale in the movie “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” – where Paul Newman and Robert Redford sat along the rocky cliffs that line the river before they famously took the plunge. As the lifeblood of this community, the Animas River winds its way under that bridge and south toward historic downtown Durango. Everyone from whitewater enthusiasts and acclaimed fly fisherman to laidback locals in inner tubes enjoy the same flowing mountain waters miners have tapped for more than a century. Back in 1965, the population of Durango was just over 10,000 and La Plata County almost 20,000. Today, the city itself is home to 20,000 residents while the county is closing in on a staggering 58,000. As more and more people discover the beauty and majesty of the San Juan National Forest and surrounding Rocky Mountain peaks, the number of people flocking to the Four Corners region continues to grow. Whether hiking, biking, horseback riding, or four-wheeling this area has an endless number of adventures to uncover. Even if it takes a lifetime to explore some of the forgotten roads in this region, these outdoor experiences offer just a glimpse of what there is to do when you visit. People come from around the world to ride the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, listen to songs and stories from the Bar D Wranglers, hit the slopes at Purgatory Resort, or hug the guardrails along the legendary Million Dollar Highway. These are just a few of the reasons people continue to come back year after year, and generation after generation. Even here at Durango Riverside, we constantly listen to stories from guests who first came here as children and now return with their own. It really is easy to find places where you can experience some of the wonders this community has to offer. But, there’s only one place where you can relax and lounge along the Animas River with friends and family, making memories that will stick with you for generations – Durango Riverside.
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  • Poplar Place
  • Poplar Place
  • Poplar Place

18. Poplar Place

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44mi from Sawpit · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Locally owned, this large tree grove with over 100 trees, was planted in 1979 for privacy and shade between 2 homes. Learn more about this land: Pitch a tent, sleep in a hammock or park your RV at the Poplar Place. Several campsites within a large grove of trees which provide privacy & shade. Enjoy the sounds of nature including but not limited to: woodpeckers, owls, hawks, farm animals, frogs, crickets & much more. Hammocks, local area maps & yard games available at our check-in station and don’t forget to carve your initials in the totem pole before you leave. You can enjoy visiting with friends around the fire pit, play a game of tic-tac-toe, have an axe throwing contest or hide out in the Tee-Pee, whatever your heart desires. **Pets are welcome, however, they MUST BE ON LEASHES AT ALL TIMES & PROPER DISPOSAL OF ANIMAL WASTE IS A MUST* Thank you
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  • wildflowers all over
  • a platform for your tent
  • wildflowers all over

19. Lazy Rooster Ranch

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22mi from Sawpit · 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. 
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  • Cooking dinner
  • Inside provided tent - has chairs, table, cot with pad
  • Cooking dinner

20. Arrowhead Getaway

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(21)
42mi from Sawpit · 1 site · Tent, RV
Come to a private camping space with great scenery and access to lakes. This space provides access to water, a tent, fire pit/grill with an additional tent pad and rv pad. There is also an additional shower and bathroom tent on the premise. Arrowhead lodge has live entertainment throughout the summer as well as dining and additional housing if needed.
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I had a great time with my son here for a few days. We used it as a home base and spent most of our time exploring the area. The front office was very accommodating which I thought was very nice. There is a little camp store and a game room there too! Showers and bathrooms were clean. The sky is amazing!
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Rebecca
October 2025
32 ft travel trailer
3 nights at Junction West Durango
Great campground! Everything was clean, staff was friendly the views are amazing!!! I highly recommend the Durango Hot Springs and Spa down the street! We went for a two hour soak and it was absolutely spectacular!!! Close proximity to the Spa and downtown were convient and the peaceful less of the campground were the perfect combination! We enjoyed our stay and will be back!!
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Kelly
October 2025
With kids
4 nights at Junction West Durango
Beautiful! Staff was very nice. We had a beautiful riverside cabin. The river was raging when we arrived due to days of downpours. I was concerned about potential flooding. While it was not near flood level, they kindly and quickly moved us to a cabin several hundred feet from the river bank.
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gorgeous wildflowers and views!
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Tent
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With kids
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October 2025
With kids
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Cozy cabin had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again. Right outside of Durango. Loved the closeness to the river. Peaceful few days.
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Kathy
October 2025
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2 nights at Bear springs
Peaceful ! Wanna get away - this is a nice spot ! Good views and quiet !
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