Camping near Ouray

Who needs the Matterhorn when you have the craggy mountains of Colorado's very own Switzerland?.

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Dark Sky Paradise

6 sites · RVs, Tents181 acres · Naturita, CO
Did you know the Milky Way has color? Come experience night skies like you have never seen them before! Look up when the next meteor shower is and reserve your spot. Most visitors love the quite serene atmosphere and want to get away from it all. You can explore 45 of our acres and access 45 acres of land locked BLM lands. A quick 5 min drive away is endless BLM and public lands. Most mobile phone service does not work here. AT&T is the only one that works really well. The land is around 10 miles from the town of Naturita which has a restaurant, Side by Side rentals, a bar, a grocery store, thrift store, consignment store, and a couple dispensaries and gas stations. Naturita is an amazing place for Dark Sky viewing, hiking, camping, biking, and scenic drives. The outdoor recreation opportunities are endless. It is very close (driving) to the Dolores River. The land is surrounded by BLM and near the Uncompahge National Forest. The Dark Sky campsite is also close to the Unaweep/Tabegauche Scenic and Historic Byway. Come here to get away from it all! The land itself offers incredible mountain views. You park at the tree line with desert Sage brush views to the East, Pinion and Juniper trees with a private canyon and beautiful rock formations to the West. Just North is 45 acres of landlocked BLM public land walking distance from the campsite. Unit 70 for the hunters who know how legendary this area is. Our land has an obstacle course, private paintball field, seasonal lake, trails, canyon, elevation gains and drops. Pets are encouraged to join you.
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Pinion Farm Homestead

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents21 acres · Nucla, CO
Pinion Farm Homestead located in the town of Nucla, CO is a 40-acre new farm/orchard operation that currently includes pigs, rotational grazing cows and sometimes horses, organically-grown vegetable garden, hay pastures and practices regenerative agriculture within the heirloom apple orchards onsite. Originally home to the Uncompahgre Ute Native Americans, Nucla was founded by a socialist group from Denver, the Colorado Cooperative Company. Some of the members built (some sent money) a 17-mile ditch to carry water from the San Miguel River to the mesa top. Pinion Farm Homestead was homesteaded by the Lundahl family and were founding members of the cooperative. The original farm included an old farmhouse, a chicken coop, and a winter storage building that are all still standing. The Lundahl family raised pigs, chickens and cows, cultivated apple, peach, mulberry, apricot and plum trees, and grew hay, corn, oats, barley and vegetables. John Lundahl owned the creamery for a short time as well.
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Mountain View Cabin

1 site · Lodging15 acres · Ridgway, CO
This beautiful log home rental has spectacular views of the Cimarron and the San Juan Mountains. It provides free level II car charging. It is a fully furnished mountain retreat with everything you will need for a comfortable, affordable stay. Private road with lots of wildlife. Beautiful old Cottonwood trees with an old tire swing. A creek runs through the pasture keeping the grass lush and green. The cattle enjoy the panoramic mountain views. Far enough away from civilization, yet walking distance to town! Located on a working cattle farm with lots of wildlife. Only 26 miles from the nearest airport. 2 miles to the famous Ouray Hot springs. 9 miles to Ouray, an easy drive to the Ice Climbing Park off of Camp Bird Mine Rd. and Imogene Pass, renowned for Jeeping and 4x4s. 35 Miles from the Ski Lifts in Telluride. Join us at our beautiful Mountain View Cabin. Learn more about this land: This beautiful log home rental has spectacular views of the Cimarron and the San Juan Mountains. It is a fully furnished mountain retreat with everything you will need for a comfortable, affordable stay. Quiet, yet within walking distance to town.
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Overview

With the jagged San Juan Mountains looming overhead, it's no wonder Ouray is called the "Switzerland of America." This is your go-to spot for Colorado adventure in every season. Get stoked about mountain hikes in the summer, or enjoy ice climbing and skiing in the winter. The town also boasts five hot springs—the perfect place to wind down after a weekend of high country camping. Campgrounds and RV parks in Ouray, CO offer craggy mountain views and easy access to hiking trails. (If they're filled up, check nearby Telluride and Silverton). If glamping at high altitude sounds more appealing, hunker down in a tipi, cabin, or yurt. For rugged tent camping, look no further than the Uncompahgre National Forest. Dazzling peaks and alpine tundra make up this 944,000-acre wilderness surrounding Ouray. Pitch a tent in the backcountry, or camp on top of the world at the Amphitheater Campground. There's nothing quite like sleeping under conifers with views of a volcano-carved amphitheater. Another outdoor haven is Ridgway State Park—one of the most popular parks in Colorado. Nestled just 15 miles outside of Ouray, this camping spot is famous for its mountain reservoir. Spend the day boating, fishing, windsurfing, and swimming, or explore the network of onshore hiking trails.

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