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- Durango
Near Mesa Verde National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Mesa Verde.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at all sites.
Michael is a Star Host
Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 23 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, and campervans
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
No cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Electrical hookup available
Water hookup available
Sewage hookup available
Generators allowed
No TV hookup
What to expect
4WD recommended
Vehicle site
7 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Potable water available
Bins available
Wifi available
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
4WD recommended
During your trip
Leave it better
Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
RV-only sites
1 site
Instant book
Bear springs
98%
(65)4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Reviews
98% Recommend65 ratings · 61 reviews
The views are awesome. And it’s very quiet. He provided water hookup, electrical hookup, and a hookup to dump our gray water tank. Would definitely stay here again.
Mk S.
3 reviews
From the time of our booking, through our stay and departure, Michael and his slice of heaven property were great.
The property is close to town feels secluded.
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Carol M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
23 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Bear springs
Returning to Bear Springs for a second year says it all. We stayed here again with our children and had another wonderful experience. The setting is absolutely beautiful, surrounded by mountains and nature, offering a peaceful sense of privacy while still being conveniently located near many of the area’s attractions and outdoor activities.
The campground feels safe, welcoming, and family-friendly. Our kids loved the outdoor space, and we appreciated having a place where we could unwind while still having easy access to everything we wanted to explore in and around Durango.
Michael is a wonderful host. He is attentive, responsive, and genuinely cares about his guests’ experience. Throughout our stay, he made sure everything was perfect and that we had everything we needed.
We’re grateful to have found this special spot and hope to make it an annual family tradition.
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Gabriel B.
6 reviews
Beautiful property in the mountains above Durango. We enjoyed our stay and saw a young bear at our site. Host offered water and ability to dump our cassette. Would stay again!
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Heather H.
16 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
23 ft campervan ·
Bear springs
Great space with power and water! Would stay again!
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Lauren U.
3 reviews
Recommends
· December 2025
20 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Bear springs
Very convenient spot!
Michael made sure we had everything that we needed and more!
Can’t wait to be back!
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Gabriel S.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
23 ft campervan · With pets ·
Bear springs
Terrific! The spot is 10 minutes from Durango and far enough from the owners home that it felt private. And there are endless acres of forest for the dogs to explore. We had no problem accessing the site in our rwd Ford Transit. Verizon signal was adequate. Tree coverage made starlink useless.
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Paul H.
4 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
23 ft travel trailer ·
Bear springs
Peaceful ! Wanna get away - this is a nice spot ! Good views and quiet !
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Kathy G.
11 months on Hipcamp
Beautiful spot in the hills above Durango! Directions were clear, site was level, firepit and utilities all as advertised. We drove a 2 WD Ram Class B and had no issues accessing. Will stay here again when we are in Durango next. :)
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Elizabeth B.
6 reviews
Great views , private Free firewood Michael was there to assist if need be , told us about trails on land , saw 8 turkeys in morning walking through camp , best Hipcamp Mark
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Mark B.
2 reviews
Beautiful spot with amazing views. Very peaceful. All as advertised. It was a great alternative to a RV park/campground. Michael was very responsive to any questions. We would definitely recommend and return.
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Martha J.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
21 ft campervan ·
Bear springs
Very convenient from Durango, and along a great route to Bayfield. Gravel road with switchbacks - fine with a 21' camper van, just take it slow.
Wooded lot. Fairly private RV pad, past the house. Friendly resident dogs. Elect and water at site, dump access near house.
Mark J.
6 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
16 ft pop-up camper ·
Bear springs
Great camping on Michael’s land near Durango. The water and electric hookups are perfect on the solo site. Michael was very responsive to any questions we had. Thanks!
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Chase R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
23 ft campervan · With pets ·
Bear springs
Great spot not far from town. Beautiful views! Note that the wifi isn't very strong at the site, if you're planning on working from there. Would definitely stay again!
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Amanda S.
9 reviews
Michael's property was amazing.
Quiet, in the woods, on top of a big hill, yet fairly close to town with a great view of the surrounding hills.
He was very helpful and accommodating. We will definitely stay here again next time we visit Durango.
Tim L.
3 years on Hipcamp
Wonderful location, with the best view.
Michael was very friendly and helpful, I will definitely stay here again on a return trip.
Brian G.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
16 ft campervan · With pets ·
Bear springs
We loved the view from our campsite. It was super convenient from town to the site. Great place to stay and we look forward to coming back!
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Eric R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
30 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Bear springs
Beautiful and very private campsite. My husband declared this the best place we’ve ever camped. As others mentioned, it is about 1 mile up a gravel driveway to reach the house and the campsite. We tow a 5000 pound two axle trailer, and didn’t have any issues going up or down.We used the water and electric hook ups, which worked great. I think there was sewer on site, but it didn’t appear to be in the same area as the others. Host was very communicative and very much left us to ourselves. It was wonderful to be so close to Durango and not in a large RV campsite.
Alison F.
5 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
19 ft travel trailer ·
Bear springs
Nice spot. Advertised as close to Durango, although you’d never know it while you’re there. It’s quiet and feels remote. We had a nice stay and used it as a basecamp to hike near Silverton.
Brooke S.
73 reviews
Echoing previous reviews
Away from the crowd and private once setup
Mark R.
15 reviews
We really enjoyed staying here!
Loved the solitude and the view. Loved being surrounded by pine trees — not enormous RVs! Hook-ups worked well. We had a fire in the fire pit in the morning (night was windy).
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Deborah P.
2 reviews
Amazing spot to stay and explore the Durango area!!
The spot is close to the house but as others said, you’ll be facing out towards nothing but forest and valley views for 180*+ on the other side. There is an unmapped trail system connected to the spot, it is pretty steep down into the valley and back but was a lot of fun, super private and our corgi actually handled it fine. Easy drive into Durango to hang out for the day, and you’re close to lots more to do!
First time renting and driving a 25ft class C didn’t give me any issues. The dirt road leading to the property has at least one switch back that might be tougher for larger vehicles or trailers not sure. Michael and Shannon were easy to reach for questions and friendly.
Great spot, we would stop again on our way through town!
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Austin A.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
22 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Bear springs
I would recommend this beautiful hideaway! Sunset was colorful & beautiful! Peaceful and relaxing place to stay! Michael was very accommodating & helpful with later check in and backing into the spot!
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Christina B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
20 ft campervan ·
Bear springs
Simply the best HipCamp site we have experienced. The peaceful forest location had a spectacular view and full RV hookups.
Richard B.
5 reviews
Great place to stay in Durango with awesome host! I arrived late and Michael met me as soon as I pulled up to make sure I had everything I needed. Campsite is just down hill from house but no issue with privacy. Site is surrounded by woods with beautiful views. Highly recommend and will definitely stay here whenever I am in the Durango area!
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Chris W.
11 reviews
Most excellent site. Great views, easy access, fire pit and abundant firewood, great hiking trails, perfect for our free range dogs. In a word, EXCELLENT
David W.
6 reviews
Mixed feelings
· September 2024
28 ft Class C · With pets ·
Bear springs
Beautiful location … 15 min from downtown. It has a very long several mile long gravel road to get to and a rather steep drop off to the actual RV spot. Had a tough time pulling out even with turbo. Owners very friendly and accomidating.
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Ernest L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
22 ft campervan ·
Bear springs
A great location. Very quiet and level. Excellent views and great communication from the host. Very close to Durango but you feel “away from it all”. I highly recommend.
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John R.
30 reviews
Michael is a wonderful and helpful host. The site is beautiful. The driveway to get there is not for the faint hearted. We recommend you come in the daytime to safely make it up. It is worth all the effort.
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Jill P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
22 ft campervan ·
Bear springs
We stayed at Michael’s for 3 nights and it was fabulous. Easy to get to Durango and local hikes and the camp spot was very peaceful with hikes right on your doorstep, so if you wanted to chill at camp for the day, it was the perfect location. The views were fabulous as were the stars at night.
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Delyth W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Location
Durango, La Plata, Colorado, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Michael G.
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