Camping near Shiprock with climbing

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Target Tree Campground

16 sites · RVs, Tents In San Juan National Forest

Burro Bridge Campground

14 sites · RVs, Tents In San Juan National Forest

McPhee Recreation Complex Campground

54 sites · RVs, Tents In San Juan National Forest

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Rebecca

2 weeks ago

22 ft campervan

2 nights at Bright Star Campground

We had a nice stay at this family friendly campground while we visited Mesa Verde National Park. It is a good location for accessing the park and had clean facilities.

2 nights at Bright Star Campground

We loved Sunrise campsite. Electricity included. We loved the sunrise in the morning and the shade in the evening. Bathhouses has great HOT showers. There were Bible verses on the sidewalks. The community space with kitchen was such a nice treat!

Weekend Trip to Bright Star Campground

We loved the scenery and the solitude of the location being close to Mesa Verde, and also away from any crowds. The host was super helpful, and the amenities and space met all of our needs. It’s very family friendly with games and a communal area. The kitchen was well-equipped and the bathhouses were nice. Great sunrise and sunsets!

Weekend Trip to MSB Legacy Retreat

We certainly recommend MSB Legacy Retreat. The sites are very well prepared, pleasant to be in, very clean, secure, and easy to access. When staying here, it becomes obvious that a lot of care and thought has gone into these accommodations. It's a lovely setting. Communication was A++. We enjoyed our brief stay and knew that our enjoyment of the site was important to them. We will be looking for an opening again in the future whenever we are staying in the area.

Weekend Trip to Bright Star Campground

Our family of five stayed here for one night and had a great time! Although we were disappointed we couldn’t cook at our site due to the fire ban, the shared kitchen and pavilion more than made up for it. The kitchen was well stocked with just about anything you might need, and the pavilion was a great gathering spot. It really encourage a sense of community. We also loved the family-friendly extras—there was a hammock, telescope, games, and even an arts and crafts station that kept everyone entertained. It’s a fun and thoughtful setup that made our short stay really enjoyable!

Everything about my stay went easily, smoothly and great. Easy to find, really well located, excellent communication. Basically matched everything I wanted and needed.

1 night at Bright Star Campground

Everything was close enough together to walk to, but far enough for privacy—place was great!

1 night at Bright Star Campground

This is an absolutely beautiful campground! So much care was put into it, and we would definitely stay here again!

Weekend Trip to Bright Star Campground

My fiancé and I loved staying at the Bright Star Campground. This campground had some of the best amenities of anywhere we have ever camped! There were multiple different cooking options in the communal kitchen that allowed for anything you could think of. There was also a lot of crafts, games and activities to choose from. Great place for families or just someone looking to get away. The views were also stunning! The hosts were also super friendly and you can tell they care about their guests! It was a great place to stay and we highly recommend it.

1 night at Bright Star Campground

Camping on Kent’s land was a pleasant experience. After a long day on the road I got comfortable in the common area and read a book while kids played ping pong and other adults interacted. Truly a unique space in a beautiful location.

1 night at Bright Star Campground

We love the views at campsite #1 of the surrounding mountains. The lounge area and kitchen are great for relaxing and cooking your meals. Highly recommended!

Weekend Trip to Bright Star Campground

Amazing! Great location! Easy to find (using Apple Maps)! Great hosts! Everything was really clean (not glamorous, but clean). 10/10 highly recommend!

Weekend Trip to Bright Star Campground

My husky and I enjoyed our brief stay, with the exception of the noise that continued until near midnight—it turns out that this lively site is not far from some fairground with a motor track. As I painted the beautiful sunset view, motors were whining and revving loudly just beyond the horizon. The facilities and the site were great, but I would think twice before booking again unless I could be sure that my trip would not be soundtracked by screaming engines.

quiet campsite, close to Mesa Verde National Park, host very responsive

Very nice camp with three slots. Try to get site 1, it has more room. The host was very nice, I woul stay again.

2 nights at Anasazi Sites @ Ancient Echoes

One of the most unique experiences ever! The hosts are great, facilities are perfect, but the property is unbelievable! We will be back!

2 nights at Bright Star Campground

It was beautiful. The common areas were a nice perk.

1 night at MSB Legacy Retreat

Site 1 was pretty private and very clean. The property was awesome.

Loved my stay - quiet, peaceful and out in the country.

1 night at Bright Star Campground

This is a beautiful space, which absolutely surprised us and surpassed all our expectations. The warmth of the hosts, the camaraderie of the other campers, and the true beauty of the surrounding area was absolutely perfect for our family. We cooked in the communal kitchen and relaxed under at tin roof listening to the rain while our kids played games and created art. We wish we had spent more time there. Thank you guys!

6 top campgrounds near Shiprock with climbing

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Bright Star Campground

33 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Cortez, CO

We have complimentary WiFi, drinking water, ice, hot showers, bathrooms, communal kitchen, and a shaded pavilion with picnic tables, art nook, ping pong, and more. We are open from April - October. All of our sites and amenities can be booked for retreats or events. There are two large covered pavilions. We customize reservations for small and large groups or longer stays. There are furnished tipis, camping cabins, tent/RV/van sites, and a Navajo Hogan (wooden yurt). Bright Star Campground: Originally established in 2012 as a church camp, it is now a place to connect, create, and rejuvenate in this spectacular high desert landscape. Bright Star Campground is located in the Great Sage Plain in the shadow of Mesa Verde National Park with panoramic views of the Four Corners region, and only 5 miles southeast of Cortez. We are a cannabis-friendly destination but ask that cannabis use stay at your campsite, cabin or tipi. There are many attractions nearby, such as Mesa Verde National Park, Canyons of the Ancients, Hovenweep National Monument and Phil's World Mountain Biking. Raft down the Dolores river, maybe rent a SUP or kayak and chill on a quiet reservoir. We are located 45 minutes from Durango, 1.5 hours from Telluride, and about 2 hours from Moab (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks). The nearest airport is in Durango. The nearest large international airports are in Salt Lake City or Albuquerque.

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MSB Legacy Retreat

5 sites · Lodging, RVs9 acres · Mancos, CO

We have 9 acres with plenty of elbow room. Located 5 minutes from Mancos, right off CO 184, there is one site in the trees with full hookups and 2 sites on top perfect for group camping. Sites on top have a beautiful view of Mesa Verde to the west and the La Plata mountains to the east. Both sites have water and electricity and sewer dump nearby. The area is full of history, from Mesa Verde National Park to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. 3 ski areas within an hour, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, stargazing or just enjoying the sunsets. With Mancos only 5 minutes away, there are dining options, brewery, parks, library, and shopping all with a small, hometown feel. Come enjoy all the 4 Corners area has to offer!

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Anasazi Sites @ Ancient Echoes

6 sites · RVs, Tents38 acres · Cortez, CO

This magical place, surrounded by over 500,000 acres of protected land, is a 38 acre desert oasis near Mesa Verde, Sand Canyon and Hovenweep. Pitch your tent or park your small pop up or tiny rv (car and pull behind must be under 20 ft total) in a heritage orchard under and alongside magnificent red cliffs. We also have super clean bathroom with hot shower designated for campers. We have a fully equipped community kitchen for cooking, and a gas grill as well. We border Canyons of the Ancients immediately to the North, a 174,000 acre National Monument with the largest concentration of Ancestral Puebloan ("cliff-dweller") and archeological sites in the United States. A favorite public access point to The Canyons of the Ancients is the Sand Canyon trailhead, a five minute drive from the property up the main road. It is visited by hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders alike. We are a genuine "oasis" on exquisite high desert land with profound ancient puebloan sites within steps. Ideal home base for your Southwest adventure.

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Modern Camping in McElmo Canyon

1 site · Lodging38 acres · Cortez, CO

Play in nature, relax in comfort. 2 spacious safari-style tents nestled in a small orchard with big views of Canyon of the Ancients. Your stay includes a private bathhouse with indoor and outdoor showers. Both tents have king beds and outdoor lounging areas and share a central campfire area. Clifftop hiking with views as far as Mesa Verde. We only accept one reservation at a time so the camp is all yours. The Details The Orchard Camp includes two large safari-style tents, each with a king bed, water cooler, mini-fridge, sheets & towels. The tents share cooking and camp amenities like a two burner Coleman stove and a propane-fueled "fire pit," and games like corn hole. Your private Bathhouse offers two sinks, two showers, two toilets, an outdoor shower and an outdoor sink for your dishes. The Orchard, with its young fruit trees and wildflowers, is your private garden. The Property You'll have access to roam much of this 38 acre property which includes a hay farm, cliffside and clifftop trail and a section of McElmo Creek. We just ask that folks stay away from the private residence on site, which is well-marked. We love pets and kids but due to the Wildlife with a capital W (and the occasional skunk) with whom we share this land we must limit our guests to humans ages 8 and up. Southwest Colorado is a land of extremes. We get hot, cold and everything in between. The tents are canvas so we offer electric blankets and small space heaters for colder days, and fans for the warmer days. And in advance, we apologize for the high cleaning fee. When you're here you'll understand why with the large showerhouse and all its windows, the large canvas tents and big decks, etc.

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RV sites

3 sites · RVs7 acres · Dolores, CO

Learn more about this land: View of mts off of paved highway access. Within minutes to national forest, lakes and rivers. Enjoy fishing, biking, hunting, ohv riding also hiking and climbing within minutes of sites.

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Canyon Trails Ranch

18 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents250 acres · Towaoc, CO

The homestead was built in 1911 and was one of the original postal pickups in the area. The ranch is located between Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and backs up to Canyon of the Ancients National Monument. Our family has lived in McElmo Canyon for over 40 years and the campground has hosted camping and outdoor educational groups since 1965. We are a family run ranch with an operating hay farm, horseback riding business, and carriage shop.

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San Juan National Forest

Rico, Colorado

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Camping near Shiprock with climbing guide

Overview

Looking to embark on an exhilarating climbing adventure near Shiprock, New Mexico? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 449 options specifically tailored to your climbing preferences, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. From the highly rated Bright Star Campground (211 reviews) to the picturesque Sunset Campground on Ruin Road (130 reviews) and the serene FireTree Camping (90 reviews), you'll have plenty of top-notch options to choose from. Plus, with popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and trash facilities, and exciting activities such as wildlife watching, biking, and paddling, your camping experience will be nothing short of exceptional. And the best part? You can enjoy all of this starting at just $18 per night, with an average price of $75 per night. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable climbing adventure in Shiprock, New Mexico!