The best river, stream, or creek RV campgrounds near Steamboat Springs, Colorado

If you're looking to camp near Steamboat Springs, Colorado and want to park your RV near a river, Hipcamp has over 470 options available for you. The average price per night is $48, with options as low as $25. Some of the top campsites include Logan Ranch Campground (388 reviews), Camp Rendezvous (234 reviews), and Buford Canyon (175 reviews). Popular amenities include trash, toilets, and cooking equipment, while historic sites, hiking, and boating are some of the popular activities to enjoy.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Sugar Loaf Mountain watches over the ranch

If you're looking to camp near Steamboat Springs, Colorado and want to park your RV near a river, Hipcamp has over 470 options available for you. The average price per night is $48, with options as low as $25. Some of the top campsites include Logan Ranch Campground (388 reviews), Camp Rendezvous (234 reviews), and Buford Canyon (175 reviews). Popular amenities include trash, toilets, and cooking equipment, while historic sites, hiking, and boating are some of the popular activities to enjoy.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Riverside Rest for RVs

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48mi from Steamboat Springs · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Dotsero, CO

The original homestead cabin from 1903 is still here! This became our home when my husband retired because it is his dream. Our Highland cattle have personality plus!! The river wrapping around the ranch at the foot of the mountain washes away the stress and leaves a peace here that fills the spirit with calm. We love the land, the bald eagles, the wildlife, our guests and each other! Learn more about this land: Sleep in your RV with the sound of the river lulling you to recharge and just breath in the peace. We have a great boat ramp with a put-in and a place to kayak, tube, raft or fish! Great hiking trails nearby and a quiet country road to bike that the big bike races use. Our Scottish Highland cows give kisses are happy to share your carrots, apples and watermelon! We only rent two spots to keep it peaceful here.

2. Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

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47mi from Steamboat Springs · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Meeker, CO

The Ute Lodge was homesteaded in the 1930’s by Joe Fox who after leaving the military came west to settle in the White River valley. Joe was known for his friendliness, hospitality and wild stories. Today you might find much of the same. From Joe’s day to today it is a place where families come together to get away. The Ute Lodge is now owned by Karl and Mona Maser who celebrated 20 years of ownership summer of 2019! All summer our cabins are filled with guests from all over the US as well as international travelers. One of our favorite things about the summer is our weekly potlucks where we all share an outdoor meal. All of our visitors have a standing invitation to join us around the community campfire at night. From our beautiful private lake (where you can paddle-board, kayak and fish), to immediate access to the Papoose and Crooks Park Trails on National Forest land, as well as the vast variety of wildlife that roams around, you can find what you need here to unplug and get away from it all.

3. Buffalo Ranch

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16mi from Steamboat Springs · 1 site · Tent, RV · Steamboat Springs, CO

35 acres with access off highway 40, 30 amp electrical hookup available, 15 miles to Steamboat Springs and the 20 miles to the ski resort. Property is directly across from yampa river and the nature conservatory land. Welding fabrication shop based on property but we are happy to help with any repairs . Large flat meadows in the front by the highway with wolf creek and trails on the west side of the property. Just a short 7 mile drive to Hayden and the Yampa Valley Airport

4. Mystic Valley Farm

11mi from Steamboat Springs · 1 site · Tent, RV · Steamboat Springs, CO

Horse Ranch RV Site Near Steamboat Springs & Ski Resort Description: Park your RV on our peaceful horse ranch just outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado. We’re tucked away next to Sleeping Giant Mountain, near the private airport on the west side of town off Hwy 129 — only 12 miles from the world-famous Steamboat Ski Resort (the second largest in the U.S.). You’ll have a private, level, finished site with an electric hookup, gray water disposal, and access to a toilet in the heated barn. Wake up to mountain views, watch horses graze, and enjoy the tranquility of ranch life while still being minutes from skiing, hot springs, hiking and biking trails, and downtown Steamboat. Just north of this location is Clark, Colorado — a popular outdoor recreation area known for hiking, mountain biking, gravel riding, hunting, backcountry skiing, snowmobiling, and more. There are three state parks in the area, all with lakes, and the Elk River runs down from the Zirkel Mountain region — a popular destination for fly fishing. What We Offer: • Level, finished RV pad with electric hookup • Gray water disposal • Toilet access in the heated barn • Beautiful ranch setting with horses on site • Easy access on plowed roads Perfect For: • Ski season adventurers looking for a unique base • RV travelers seeking peace and a quiet setting • Anyone who loves wide-open views, dark skies, and a ranch lifestyle • Longer stays — monthly rates available

Public campgrounds near Steamboat Springs

Harding Spur

13mi from Steamboat Springs · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Stagecoach State Park

McKindley

13mi from Steamboat Springs · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Stagecoach State Park

Pinnacle City

13mi from Steamboat Springs · 37 sites · Tents, RVs · in Stagecoach State Park

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Junction City

13mi from Steamboat Springs · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Stagecoach State Park

Headquarters

21mi from Steamboat Springs · 48 sites · Tents, RVs · in Yampa River State Park

Hog Park Campground

38mi from Steamboat Springs · 50 sites · Tents, RVs · in Medicine Bow National Forest

Himes Peak Campground

39mi from Steamboat Springs · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

Trappers Lake / Bucks Campground

40mi from Steamboat Springs · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

Camp site 004. Near water, bathrooms. On side of the campground. Surrounded by trees. Bring your bug spray and wash bins. Very ashy/dusty ground here.

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Shepherds Rim Campground

40mi from Steamboat Springs · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

Trappers Lake / Trapline Campground

40mi from Steamboat Springs · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

Trappers Lake / Cutthroat Campground

40mi from Steamboat Springs · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

North Fork Campground

43mi from Steamboat Springs · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in White River National Forest

Stories from the community

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Parker

October 2025

16 ft campervan

2 nights at Riverside Rest for RVs

We loved camping at Nancy’s property. It was wonderful waking up to the beautiful Colorado river and canyon views. Such a great place to rest and enjoy nature

Owen

October 2025

30 ft Class C

With kids

2 nights at Riverside Rest for RVs

This is a small, no-frills family operation. Power at each site with a water spigot available near the main fire pit. No rigs over 30' due to a sharp bend in the driveway. Beautiful, quiet, and convenient to all the best that the White River National Forest has to offer. We'll be back!

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Anne

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

If you are looking for something very remote with full hook ups this is a great place to stay. This is a farm on private property. We were left alone the 3 nights we stayed. If you have scrapes left from a meal, you can feed them to the pigs. We would come back.

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Wagner

September 2025

13 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Riverside Rest for RVs

Great place and great people. Right by the Colorado river.

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Jim

September 2025

26 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

Oh my. Mona, Martina, Carl are amazing. We had a great time here.

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John

August 2025

45 ft Class A

With pets

4 nights at Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

So peaceful and beautiful. Great trails for some hiking and the pond was a great place to spend some time. Loved sitting outside with morning coffee and listening to the creek and animals. Loved hearing the horses, ducks, chickens and pigs. She was nice and a pleasure to talk too and her 2 dogs are so friendly and sweet. Was very helpful and helped accommodate us with our 45’ foot rig. Had a nice area with a sand box, swings, basketball and games and an area for bonfire. Well worth the visit!

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Rick

August 2025

23 ft Class C

1 night at Buffalo Ranch

Good place to overnight. I was confused a little when driving in but everything worked out. Road is nearby but not to noisy especially after 9 pm. We didn’t use the fire pit due to a fire ban but the pit looks good.

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Courtney

July 2025

26 ft travel trailer

8 nights at Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

Home on Wheels is a truly sweet and special place. Hosts Mona, Carl and Martina could not be nicer. It was so fun to enjoy the farm life, pet the horses, feed the pigs our scraps, listen to the chickens, play the games and sit by the community fire. We mainly hiked and fished all over the gorgeous area. We will be back!

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Merilyn

July 2025

28 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

We really enjoyed the lake for paddle boarding and the riding trails! Very relaxing and comfortable

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Tina

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Buffalo Ranch

I only dropped off a U-Haul trailer to store while I explored Steamboat but the place is in a beautiful location and Taylor was great to accommodate us on short notice!

Char

July 2025

18 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Riverside Rest for RVs

Nancy and Jerry were wonderful. We really enjoyed our two nights stay by the Colorado River. It was cozy and quiet. It’s a beautiful ride in and we also took another beautiful ride to the town of Yampa. Highly recommend.

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lynne

July 2025

18 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Riverside Rest for RVs

Lovely spot along the river! Friendly dogs came visiting. Jerry and Nancy were very friendly and full of information. Wifi at our site was great, able to watch a movie on a rainy night! Gorgeous area!

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Dane

June 2025

26 ft travel trailer

7 nights at Riverside Rest for RVs

We had a blast at Nancy's spot. Right on the river, got in some great fly fishing. Could not have asked for more.

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richard

June 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Riverside Rest for RVs

Very pleasant, just feet from the river. Jerry was a very gracious host. Would definitely stay again.

Dean

June 2025

19 ft campervan

2 nights at Riverside Rest for RVs

The river front campsite offered a peaceful and beautiful spot to spend a quiet and relaxing couple of days. The golden eagle pair soaring over the Colorado River was an unexpected bonus that added to the experience. I managed to hook a nice rainbow wading in a very chalky river as the spring runoff (early June) made wading difficult. I would imagine better conditions in the next week or two as the flows drop and the water clears. Wonderful host and happy dogs made the stay exceptional.

Sherry

June 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Buffalo Ranch

Just right for us as we passed through the area. Great sunset, could hear the Yampa River, and the view was nice

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Kristina

June 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Buffalo Ranch

Easy to find with a GREAT fireplace pit! It was nice to have a place we could bring the dogs to without worrying about other dogs around.. Thanks!

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Montgomery

June 2025

5 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Riverside Rest for RVs

I had an awesome time tent camping here. Plenty of space, friendly dogs, great view, and the cattle were beautiful. The owner had knowledge on the trail systems by their place which is right by the white river national forest. I had a tree that was great for my hammock and it was fun watching the ground squirrels run around.

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Frank

May 2025

25 ft Class C

3 nights at Riverside Rest for RVs

What a scenic and peaceful stay we had at Nancy and Jerry's property. We loved meeting them both as well as their neighbor Judy, who gave us some of her beautiful chicken eggs on our way out! Oh and we can't forget their sweet dogs, Sage and Elan as well as the stunning cows, we truly enjoyed just watching them and the playful ground squirrels. Thank you for sharing your home!

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Patrick

May 2025

19 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at Riverside Rest for RVs

Wonderful, peaceful spot along the river. The dogs & the cows are definitely a highlight. We had a great time staying for a couple nights. Thanks again!