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Four Corners' Dragonfly Camp

Hosted by Meadowhawk · Cortez, Colorado
8 guests max
100%
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4 reviews
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Near Mesa Verde National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the West Entrance Booth - 134A.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Our setting is cooler and greener than the surrounding area. Its a great place to relax in the shade of a cottonwood or apricot tree, while listening to the sound of a little waterfall nearby! If you still haven’t “gotten over the color green” (there’s a book by that title!), this is the place for you. Or, even if you love red rocks , a little green will refresh you while in camp. Cottonwoods and historic fruit trees shade parts of each site, while dragonflies and birds often dart about among the rabbitbrush and sagebrush. Each site can accommodate one vehicle, van, small RV, or truck-bed camper up to and including 18 feet in length. Just north of Cortez, we are ideally located in the heart of the northern Four Corners region—only 15 minutes to Mesa Verde National Park, 20 minutes to Canyons of the Ancients, 10 minutes to Phil’s World, and 30 minutes to the mountains for hiking, biking, or fishing. Cortez and Dolores markets and restaurants are just 10 minutes away. Durango is an hour away, Telluride is 1½ hours, and Moab is 2 hours. Being close to a county road (the closest edge of Apricot Starlight is 50 feet and is partially screened by sagebrush but the closest edge of Cottonwood Dream is 100 ft with more sagebrush screening, reflected in the price) allows quick and easy access to your site. There can be an occasional vehicle passing by during evening hours (usually none after 10 PM). We are naturalists, so if you have questions about birds, dragonflies, butterflies, or fireflies (yes, fireflies!), such as the best places to see them besides your campsite, just ask us! We also worked in the field of archaeology and can help you choose sites to visit—like Mesa Verde National Park or Canyons of the Ancients. We encourage you to connect with the natural world as well as the ancient cultures of this region. Four Corners' Dragonfly Camp exists on the ancestral lands of the Puebloan and Ute peoples. This is a dry site—please bring your own water and toilet. Showers are available at the Cortez Recreation Center, just 10 minutes away. Please pack out what you pack in, including human waste. Thank you!Tucked under a couple of shady cottonwood trees, Cottonwood Dream has plenty of space to stretch out in. The fragrance of sagebrush occasionally wafts through the site, reminding you that you are actually on the Colorado Plateau and near the Four Corners. Nearby, historic fruit trees speak to the early European history in this area. A small waterfall not far away graces this site with the sound of running water while The Milky Way twinkles across the dark night sky. A tent site is provided if you have a vehicle/portable toilet. It is big enough for 2 tents: 8 X 24 ft total. (room to stake beyond these dimensions).
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 18 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: pop-up campers, class B RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Can also back in
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
No class A RVs, class C RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers
Doesn't accommodate slideouts
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
8 guests max
Pets allowed
On leash. Please cleanup all waste promptly, be aware of barking, do not leave pet alone even in a vehicle, leash length (cats and dogs) max 10 ft, do not tie your pet to anything outside
No campfires
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
No potable water
No showers
go to Recreation Center for shower, 10 minutes away
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Early or late check-in may be available
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
Late check-out may be available
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Cottonwood Dream

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 18 ft
Tucked under a couple of shady cottonwood trees, Cottonwood Dream has plenty of space to stretch out in. The fragrance of sagebrush occasionally wafts through the site, reminding you that you are actually on the Colorado Plateau and near the Four Corners. Nearby, historic fruit trees speak to the early European history in this area. A small waterfall not far away graces this site with the sound of running water while The Milky Way twinkles across the dark night sky. A tent site is provided if you have a vehicle/portable toilet. It is big enough for 2 tents: 8 X 24 ft total. (room to stake beyond these dimensions).
No campfires
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

100% Recommend4 ratings · 4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
15 ft truck camper ·
Cottonwood Dream
Nice spot, nice host. Sound of the creek at night was a plus.
Recommends
· May 2026
10 ft rooftop tent ·
Apricot Starlight
Nice little place for a night. It’s next to the street but at night traffic die down so we were still sleep-able.
Recommends
· May 2026
16 ft car ·
Apricot Starlight
Super easy to find! Amazing host and she was super sweet!
Recommends
· April 2026
Great little camping spot
16 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
Cottonwood Dream
This was a perfect little camp spot for us on our way from Colorado to Arizona. This Hipcamp is probably best for van campers but we managed just fine with our small towable camper. Host was wonderful. Had dinner on her recommendation at the Loungin’ Lizard in downtown Cortez and it was great.

Location

Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Meadowhawk B.

Joined in October 2025

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