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Bright Star Campground

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· Cortez, Colorado

40 acres

14 sites

8 Lodging

6 RV/Tent

NOTE: there are several photos here (at the end) that are outdated and taken prior to improvements. We cannot remove photos uploaded years ago by our hipcampers. We have Wifi, Drinking Water, Hot Showers, Bathrooms, Shade, and an equipped Camper's Kitchen for our guests to enjoy from April 15 - Oct 15! There are TIPIS, CAMPING CABINS, TENT & BOONDOCK SITES. WE ALSO HAVE A NAVAJO HOGAN (wood yurt) OPEN-YEAR ROUND. All of our sites are not listed here. We can also accommodate groups and small events but not public events. We have a private covered group site as well. Bright Star Campground: Once used as a church camp, it is now a Campground for all to enjoy! We are a perfectly located vacation campground on 40 acres with amenities and wide-open spaces. Amenities include hot showers, an equipped community kitchen, a pavilion with hammocks, tables, ping pong, etc. Enjoy complimentary coffee, eggs, filtered drinking water and more. Bright Star Campground is located in the Great Sage Plain in the shadow of Mesa Verde National Park with panoramic mountain/mesa views of the Four Corners region, all only 5 miles southeast of Cortez. We are in an arid desert climate. Water is scarce, stored in cisterns for use in camp. Because of this we ask that you be conservative with water use in camp. We are a cannabis-friendly destination but ask that Cannabis use stay at your campsite, cabin or tipi. We're happy to give you the local's only hook-up to find hikes, ruins, swimming holes, lakes/rivers, hot springs, tacos, coffee, cannabis, a spot to rent kayaks, bikes- you name it! Just ask. There are many things to do/see nearby: 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. There are museums and cultural centers in the area as well. Durango is 45 min, Telluride is 1.5 hrs away, and Moab is about 2.5 hours away-including Arches and Canyonlands National parks. The best/nearest airport is in Durango. Cortez has Boutique Air and Denver Air with connections to Denver and Phoenix. The nearest large international airport is in Salt Lake City or Albuquerque.

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Cortez, Colorado, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Robin S.Joined in May 2017

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270 ratings · 225 reviews

Daniel K.recommends

May 26, 2023

Ute View #2 Campsite

A very nice camp in a beautiful area. The facilities are great and the owners and staff very friendly. A great place to stay when exploring Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and Mesa Verde National Park.

Scott V.recommends

May 23, 2023

THE VIEWS # 1

Great host! They upgraded my tent spot to a lean-to spot for no charge because it was likely to rain. They have a range of camping/cabin/teepee options

Olivia L.recommends

May 22, 2023

Camping Cabins~MESA VERDE big Views

Great place to stay to visit Mesa Verde, only 10 minutes from Cortez town and 20 minutes from park entrance. Cabin was very comfortable but didn't hold heat well, pretty cold at night. We appreciated being able to lock the cabin when we left, so we could leave our things inside.

Stephanie W.recommends

May 21, 2023

Ute View #2 Campsite

Gorgeous spot with all you need!

Beautiful property and lovely people. The location was easy to find with clear directions and the camp site had everything we needed. It was peaceful with stunning views!

Kyra G.recommends

May 18, 2023

Sunrise

The night sky was amazing and the facilities were great! The camp hosts are super friendly and will help you with anything you need!

Christen B.recommends

May 16, 2023

Ute View #2 Campsite

So Great!

Bright Star is so great! We brought our small camper for a couple of nights and had a flawless stay. Everything was clean, organized and quiet. We will definitely be returning.

Trevor S.recommends

May 16, 2023

RV site "Ute View" ~ Hookups

We extended our stay in the area a few days and enjoyed this spot very much! The views were great, hosts were nice. The shared sitting area very nice as well. Thanks again

April H.recommends

May 10, 2023

THE VIEWS #2

Friendly hosts, great views, loved the kitchen and lounge area, super clean bathrooms. Definitely recommend!

Alicia A.recommends

May 10, 2023

THE VIEWS # 1

This was my first stay with the app and it was really wonderful. Safe, clean, well run. I’ll stay again for sure!

Dominique M.recommends

May 9, 2023

THE VIEWS #2

Great sunset views.

The views are outstanding, 360 views with mountain all arounds. Great sunset. Facilities are basic but clean and functional. Great experience overall.

Jamie H.recommends

May 4, 2023

Tipi & Amenities facing Mesa Verde

The views were very nice and it was extra nice having access to a fully functional kitchen with pretty much anything you could need for cooking. The bathroom and shower facilities were very clean, always a plus! The tipi experience was nice to do at least once and the air mattress was more comfortable than I thought it’d be. Just make sure to layer up on blankets because the tipi actually does a pretty good job of sealing in the cool air and it felt a little colder inside than outside for most of the night.

Jennifer H.recommends

May 3, 2023

THE VIEWS # 1

LOVED it!!

What a beautiful setting! I was so happy to see how much space there was and that I had so much privacy!! It was fabulous, and I'd highly recommend it to everyone!

Michael K.recommends

April 22, 2023

THE VIEWS # 1

Great last minute stay

My wife and I needed somewhere to stay super last minute and Robin's place was nearby and available! We really liked all the different amenities offered like the showers, (clean) restrooms, and kitchen area. Definitely recommended if you are in the area and need somewhere to stay!

Kylie C.recommends

April 10, 2023

Tipi & Amenities facing Mesa Verde

This was hands down one of my favorite spots. I stayed in the tipi and it was perfect. The campsite was beautiful with mountain views and a beautiful kitchen for cooking. The sunset and night sky was gorgeous. The hosts were friendly and had just about anything you would need. Definitely recommend!

Andrew R.recommends

January 25, 2023

Mesa Verde Views! Navajo Style Yurt

Cozy and beautiful! I had a great nights sleep despite temps in the teens outside. Best place to stay between Salt Lake and ABQ.

Mary R.recommends

October 24, 2022

Camping Cabins~MESA VERDE big Views

And The Stars at Night Were Amazing

We never got to meet Robin personally, but I greatly appreciated the advance communication covering all the details from directions in how to get to the camp, to what to expect while there. With the nights, while there, being in the 30's, knowing ahead what to pack was invaluable. Sam and her husband were the camp hosts while we were there. So warm and friendly. Customer service was beyond! I certainly hope that we can come back again next year!!!

Zach A.recommends

September 21, 2022

Site 2 - THE VIEWS-Tent & RV with Amenities!

Everything was so beautiful and well maintained with great amenities. Wonderful site and hosts

Andrea L.recommends

September 18, 2022

Site 4 - THE VIEWS-Tent & RV with Amenities!

Quiet camp with hot showers!

Bright star camp at the views was amazing! We stayed 2 nights, got a lovely hot shower, and enjoyed the peace and quiet of Cortez! Great stay at a quiet camp!

Jeff M.recommends

September 7, 2022

Site 3 - THE VIEWS-Tent & RV with Amenities!

Amazing skies!!

Beautiful views last night of the wild cloud formations. Great spot with all amenities! Loved the open air shower.

Elizabeth C.recommends

September 2, 2022

SKY Cabin by MESA VERDE

The cabin was gorgeous and had all the needed creature comforts. The campground's bathrooms and shower houses made for a lovely stay. I'd stay here again in an instant if/ when I pass through again.

Jeralyn B.recommends

August 20, 2022

RV PAD By Cortez & Mesa Verde!

Very peaceful site. Just stayed overnight while passing through. Level pad let us leave the truck hooked up for easy arrival and departure. Views were beautiful of the surrounding mountains. I'd definitely stay here again while in the area. Looks like it would be a great place for a large gathering as well.

Jacob G.recommends

August 19, 2022

Site 2 - THE VIEWS-Tent & RV with Amenities!

I love everything about The Views. Owners are super friendly, dogs are amazing, plenty of amenities. Will be back 100% Thank you!

Leah T.recommends

August 15, 2022

THE VIEWS # 1

We stayed in a tent spot and it was perfect! We had a juniper tree next to us that provided a bit of shade from the desert sun. Bathrooms and showers were clean and not far from the tent spot. The shared pavilion provided a great place to grab some shade and hang out with fellow campers. The kitchen gave us a place to cook and store food while out and about in Cortez and Mesa Verde. And I can’t say enough about the camp hosts and owners. Unforgettable experience! Stay here. Can’t wait to return!

Xavier C.recommends

August 6, 2022

THE VIEWS # 1

What a surprise!

I booked this last minute as I figured I'd rest for the night but what I found was an absolute paradise! First and foremost I would like to say that a lot of thought and care has been put into navigating to the camp and to your site. Detailed directions, signs, phone numbers, flashing lights, ground lights, its all here. And all of it is fun and creative. Once I arrived I was greeted at my car and given really detailed directions on how to get to my site, which really for camping was sort of just open season since there was not a lot of other campers. The restrooms were well kept, clean, and again, well lit and easy to find with a lit pathway at night. I did not get to see the showers and kitchen area but from I was told and from other reviews it seems pretty robust with a lot of cooking supplies to choose from, you can even purchase a few things by way of the honor system. The camping areas were wonderful and vast, you pull in and choose your spot. But really, there is no bad spot. Gorgeous views all around. Although it doesn't happen often I woke up to see the sunrise and from the vantage point I had, I could have not been any happier. What a surprise. What a well thought out project and from what it seems, a labor of love and passion. This time I simply rolled through but next time I would love to stay longer. Definitely marking this as a favorite.

Matt U.recommends

August 4, 2022

SUNSET

Beautiful place and perfect for a hammock!

Lluc Antoni B.recommends

July 21, 2022

SUNSET

Excellente

Christine S.recommends

July 18, 2022

Sunrise

Perfect campground! The pavillion area attached is the kitchen was a great place to hang out and meet new people! My daughter and I truly enjoyed this campground. Great showers.....great amenities. Would definitely stay here again!

Jake R.recommends

July 15, 2022

Site 4 - THE VIEWS-Tent & RV with Amenities!

Camping with kids and pet!

Great view! Great just! Awesome out door kitchen and showers! Very pet friendly!

Monica W.recommends

July 14, 2022

Site 3 - THE VIEWS-Tent & RV with Amenities!

Beautiful camp site near Mesa Verde! Easy directions and we were greeted by Kevin once we arrived and shown to our campsite. My girlfriend & I had a great time!