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Bright Star Campground

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· Cortez, Montezuma, Colorado

40 acres hosted by Robin S.

9 lodging sites · 6 RV/tent sites · 1 RV site

Big rig-friendly

Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.

Best in Colorado: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Full RV hookups

Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

We have COMPLIMENTARY Wifi, Drinking Water, Ice, 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 and 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. 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 Denver Air (Key Lime Air) with connections to Denver and Phoenix. The nearest large international airport is in Salt Lake City or Albuquerque.

Activities

Biking

Boating

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Natural features

Desert

Forest

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River, stream, or creek

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657 ratings · 404 reviews

James A.doesn't recommend

September 16, 2024

Views#2 Campsite+Kitchen Mesa Verde

Bright Angel debacle

When a camp site is memorable it offers a dust free atmosphere with surroundings enabling a gathering of folks about a camp fire, facilities for basic needs that are welcoming and convenient, and maybe somewhat of a prediction of normal weather patterns one may experience. This camp site offers none of these desirable traits. It was: Windy, not similar to pictures, desolate, smelly pit toilets. Expensive for what we got. Not conducive to campfires with the gusts of wind. Not a good experience. Called mgr, didn’t stay second night, no refund.

Bruce L.recommends

September 8, 2024

Lrg TIPI`Campground Near MESA VERDE

The tipi was a fun divergence from traditional quarters. What a beautiful setting. And, El was such a personable and knowledgeable host. Really enjoyed it all!

R M.recommends

September 2, 2024

UTE #2 Campsite w/Amenities & Views

Clean & Peaceful

Camping at Bright Star was as described, but even more peaceful than expected. The hosts were good at communication, friendly, and accommodating. The camp had simple amenities (the way I like it) and was very clean. The kitchen was well stocked and very convenient. A Labor Day weekend stay brought an hour downpour amid temperature in the 70-80s, and a magnificent sunset that was breathtaking amid the late summer wild flowers all over the camp.

Pete W.recommends

September 2, 2024

Mesa Verde V1 Campground w/Kitchen+

Nice place

Open, mostly quiet, hot shower, kitchen area are really nice. Neighbors dog bark a lot though.

Monica T.recommends

September 2, 2024

UTE 1* RV site: Mesa Verde ~ 30 amp

Great campground, host and site! Perfect base camp for our MTB trip, family friendly, relaxing and beautiful sunsets.

Jennifer W.recommends

September 2, 2024

RV PAD full Hookup Mesa Verde views

From South Carolina—Road Trip

Fantastic spot for us to use as base camp for exploring! The site felt very private despite the proximity to rental home. We stayed 2 nights with our dogs. Grilled at night and enjoyed the sunset and stars. In addition, Cortez is a super cool little town and Mancos is a surprisingly cool town! Went into Durango to find something cool to bring home from trip….wish we had shopped in Mancos! The campsite felt extremely safe and comfortable. It was a nice place to have to unwind at the end of the day. ~~SC

Location

Cortez, Montezuma, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Diné Bikéyah, Pueblos, and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking