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Down at the Hop Yard Camping

12 sites · RVs, Tents35 acres · Montrose, CO
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! ; )
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Riverwalk Yurt, luxury on river

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents35 acres · Hotchkiss, CO
The House where we live is the corner stone of the Bruce Property and is on the Colorado Register of Historic Houses.The residence was constructed between 1905 and 1912, using red bricks made on the site. John and Sophia Bruce, early pioneers in the North Fork Valley, were first involved in cattle raising. The family later became successful fruit growers. Located along the West Elk Loop, a Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway, the large two-story residence features a steeply pitched hipped roof with prominent attic dormers.As a guest of Riverwalk you will have full access to the river during your stay. In addition, there is the Riverwalk Trail System that skirts the North Fork of the Gunnison River from the top of the property, by the Riverwalk Yurt, (available on this site) meandering downstream past the Riverwalk TIPI (available on the site) passing  the Grove Yurt (available on this site) and terminating at the bottom of the property with the sandy Riverwalk Beach. There is a trial that zigs through the Cottonwood Grove and zags back along the gentle Monitor Ditch skirting a newly planted grove of young trees.For RV Campers we provide 2- 30amp,1-50 amp and 1- 110-amp electrical services and potable water. There is a dump station available. There is also access to our heated shower house with running water and bathroom amenities (<3 min. walk, may be shared with other guests). The property is perfectly geared to groups of friends gathering in a central location between the onset of the Rockies and the termination high desert to the west. Friends or family will reserve both Yurts and the RV Site for a perfect reunion setting!
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Zenzen Gardens

14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Paonia, CO
Zenzen Gardens is now the official tasting room for Alfred Eames Cellars, a local winery located 3 miles south of Paonia. Come enjoy some local wines in the garden with a beautiful mountain view. Our tasting room is open May 1st to November 1st from 12 PM - 6 PM. We will be hosting several Farm to Table Dinners along with a Summer Concert Series, Water Lantern Festival and Masquerade. Check out our calendar for concerts and dinner dates at www.zenzengardens.com There is veranda seating to enjoy the beautiful flower gardens and where you can access the internet. Wine tastings are offered daily 12pm-6pm. The veranda is open until 8pm. At the turn of the century, this farm was a dairy operation with its huge old red barn built in the 1880's. The property is pastoral, relaxing, rural and beautiful! It is surrounded by hay and alfalfa fields. It is very quiet with wide open spaces. You might see deer, fox, Golden Eagles, Bald Eagles, Red Tail Hawks and Red Wing Blackbirds, just to name a few.
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Happy Canyon Ranch

1 site · Lodging36 acres · Montrose, CO
Happy Canyon Ranch is a hidden gem perched on the Uncompahgre Plateau in western Colorado, a wild and peaceful land where nature speaks in silence and sky. The terrain is dotted with Utah junipers and fragrant sagebrush, forming a high desert tapestry that glows in golds and greens under the sun. Perched along the canyon’s edge are massive safari tents, offering rustic luxury with sweeping views. From your canvas porch, you can often spot golden eagles riding the canyon thermals, drifting effortlessly above the rock-strewn cliffs. At night, the sky opens up into a cathedral of stars—pure, unpolluted, and endless—where the Milky Way is so clear it feels like you could reach out and touch it. The air is clean and crisp, scented with pine, earth, and sage. And rising in the distance, like a sentinel watching over the land, is the majestic Mount Sneffels—a 14,000-foot peak that shimmers with snow in spring and glows amber at dusk. This is not just a place. It’s an experience of stillness, scale, and sacred space. Happy Canyon Ranch is where the wild meets the soul.
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Hartwork Ranch

4 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Placerville, CO
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. We raise ducks for eggs, so there are usually duck eggs available.
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Camping in Ridgway State Park guide

Overview

About

Just north of Telluride, Ridgway State Park is a popular summertime getaway, with a large reservoir for swimming and boating plus around 14 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking. With almost 300 campsites (many with full hook-ups), plus plenty of yurts, the park is a popular spot for camping year-round. While Ridgway is at its busiest in the summer months, the park is a year-round destination, particularly among fans of ice-fishing, snow-shoeing, and cross-country skiing. All of the yurts and a handful of campsites are available in the winter months.

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for swimmers: Dakota Terraces Campground has 79 campsites and three yurts, all within a short walk of the swim beach.
  • Best for longer stays: Elk Ridge Campground offers a mix of RV sites with full hook-ups and tent sites, with easy access to laundry and showers at the camper services building.
  • Best for getting away from it all: Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Campground has 15 secluded walk-in tent sites set amongst the trees (plus another 81 options with full hookups).

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Reservations are only available through Colorado Parks and Wildlife online reservation system or over the phone
  2. Reservations can be made from six months in advance up to your arrival date. Book early, particularly if you are looking for a summer weekend reservation.
  3. Camping is available throughout the year, but only 20 RV sites and 15 walk-in tent sites are available from November through March. Yurts are available year-round, and are cheaper in the wintertime.

When to go

High season for camping at Ridgway State Park runs from April through October, but the busiest time is between Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekends, when the weather is at its finest. July through September are the rainiest months in the area, so be prepared. Autumn and spring attract birdwatchers, while winter is a good time for cross-country skiing (although trails are not groomed). Limited winter camping and yurt rentals are also available.

Know before you go

  • You can pick up supplies and groceries in Ouray, about a 20-minute drive southeast of Ridgway.
  • Coin-operated showers, vending machines, and laundry facilities are available during the high season.
  • Dogs are welcome at the campgrounds and elsewhere in the park (except at the swim beach) provided they remain leashed. Yurts 12 and 14 are both pet friendly.
  • Horses and off-highway vehicles (OHVs) are not permitted in the area, although there are plenty of spots to ride either within a short drive of the park.
  • Wifi is not available at the park and cell coverage is limited.
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