The best camping in Vega State Park, CO

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The best camping in Vega State Park, CO

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Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

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34mi from Vega State Park · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Clifton, CO
We moved here in 1997 The home has had major remodels done on it. The lake is an old gravel pit to make road base for local road construction. The buoys in the lake are scuba projects from the local college CMU, and hold lots of fish. Other nesting platforms are for our local Geese and they hatch out in April-June. We airbnb 2 rooms in our home as a shared facility and have airbnbs in Northern Ca and Baja. Our home is off limits for campers as we need to respect the space for our other airbnb guests. But in an emergence please call, cell service works fine. port-a potty is gone for the winter November-April. port-a potty is clean and works great, May- Oct. If you are here in the winter you may use the trees or Mavericks gas station in 1.5 miles away. The first two pets are included at no additional cost. For any additional pets beyond the first two, there is a fee of $10 per pet, per night. Please make sure to add the Pet fee extra accordingly.
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Delta Hobby Farm

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38mi from Vega State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV · Delta, CO
We are a working hobby farm, complete with orchard, goats, pasture, and yurts. We love this slice of Western Colorado beauty... so close to the Grand Mesa, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and the Uncompaghre Plateau. So many outdoor possibilities! We build a brand new shower house with flushing toilet to share between all guests as we also have 2 yurts. We also welcome pets that don't chase the free range chickens and are on a leash when out n about. We have recently installed a Pergola for shade! Tent camping is in side the square (if you'd like!) as its lined with peegravel. There is a gate at the entrance of the field and there is a horse fence around the field is twine, so please use the gate! The share shower and bath house has on-demand hot water and a flushing toilet. We encourage all guests to be tidy and efficient as the yurts also share the same bath house.
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Riverwalk Yurt, luxury on river

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27mi from Vega State Park · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · 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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Glenwood Springs Lodging & RV Sites

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36mi from Vega State Park · 204 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Glenwood Springs, CO
Glenwood Canyon Resort, located just east of Glenwood Springs, CO is the only lodging, camping, and RV resort in beautiful Glenwood Canyon, where Hanging Lake resides and the mighty Colorado River flows. Learn more about our newest addition, The Sprinter Village. A beautiful area custom designed for Sprinter vans, small RVs, truck campers, pop-up campers, and Rooftop Campers. Guests enjoy rafting, fly-fishing, and canyon bike path access, and package deals with Glenwood Hot Springs and Iron Mountain Hot Springs and deals for skiing and snowboarding at Sunlight Mountain Resort in the winter. Our variety of cabins is available year-round and perfect for couples getaways, family fun vacations, reunions of all kinds, RV & travel groups, and corporate retreats. Not only does the Glenwood Canyon Resort boast the most scenic and gorgeous location in all of the western slopes, but we also have some of the coolest (and most convenient) amenities to offer our guests. From the most adventurous activities requiring nerves of steel and uncommon strength to the least adventurous activity of doing your laundry, we’ve got what you’re looking for right here on site. Need camping supplies or maybe a souvenir for those back home? Stop by our resort office and store where we have basic camping needs including wood & fire starters, ice, cold drinks, tent stakes, propane, and all the s’mores fixings you may need. Don’t miss out on trying our favorite s’mores recipe with peanut butter cups! You’ll find other items for your laundry and RVing needs as well. Also located in our resort store are fun little trinkets and things that make great gifts for the ones back at home as well as souvenirs in the form of hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and such.
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$67
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Zenzen Gardens

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(220)
28mi from Vega State Park · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · 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.  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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The best camping in Vega State Park, CO guide

Overview

About

Situated at an elevation of around 8,000 feet, this Western Colorado state park provides plenty of great opportunities to get out and enjoy winter, no matter the season. The high-mountain lake here can be used for both motorized and non-motorized water sports and there's a fishing pier for those who don't have their own boats. Swimming is also allowed in non-wake areas. Winter activities include snowshoeing, sledding, ice-fishing, and even ice skating, and a few of the campsites and all five of the cabins at the park are open to winter visitors.

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Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. You can reserve campsites and cabins online or over the phone through Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
  2. Campsites and cabins are released six months in advance and can be reserved up until your day of arrival.
  3. Book early to avoid disappointment. Early Settlers Campground, in particular, fills up fast.
  4. All five cabins and a few campsites are available in the winter months.
  5. If you can’t find a campsite in the park, there are many Hipcamps in the area. You’ll also find plenty of reservable and first-come, first-served campsites available at Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests nearby.

When to go

Vega State Park offers a mix of summer and winter activities, making it a good place to visit year-round. That said, summer is still the most popular time to visit, and the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is usually busy. This is also the only time of the year where hunting is permitted in the park. Camping season runs from mid-May through the end of September, with some sites available in October and from mid-April through mid-May.

Know before you go

  • You can pick up groceries and supplies in the town of Collbran, a 20-minute drive from Vega.
  • The park's visitor center offers educational exhibits, fishing and hunting passes, boat and off-highway-vehicle registration, and souvenirs for sale.
  • Accessible features at the park include a fishing pier, showers, restrooms, and eight campsites.
  • Dogs are welcome at the park but must remain leashed. Pets are allowed in some cabins for an additional nightly fee.
  • Parking is not included in camping fees. All vehicles must have a day or annual parking pass displayed.
  • Horse corrals are available for rent and are located behind the Pioneer cabins.
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