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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
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Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
Best in Colorado: 3rd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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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.
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Biking
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River, stream, or creek
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639 ratings · 391 reviews
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Mike L.recommends
August 25, 2024
Campsite +Kitchen Mesa Verde Views!
What a great little campground! Amenities were as described and the extras were appreciated. The showers and bathrooms were clean and well maintained. The communal kitchen and shelter was a nice bonus. The host was very informative and helpful.
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Lynn S.recommends
August 24, 2024
Mesa Verde V1 Campground w/Kitchen+
Glad to be accommodated so politely on a late arrival. Most appreciated.
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Stephanie S.recommends
August 22, 2024
Mustang Tipi ~ Facing Mesa Verde!
Loved It!
What a lovely, serene place. This is not your average campground. It's quiet and well taken care of. The camp hosts were helpful and friendly. The tepee was cozy, had everything we needed, and the bed was amazingly comfortable. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
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Ryan M.recommends
August 22, 2024
Lrg TIPI`Campground Near MESA VERDE
I enjoyed my time here in the tipi! The common areas were all well kept, including the kitchen amenities, pavilion, bathrooms, and showers. The views and location were great, very near to Mesa Verde. I would definitely stay again. Thanks all!
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Felicity H.recommends
August 20, 2024
Sunrise Small RV site w/Amenities
Camping at the base of mesa verde
Cool campground, we arrived when the weather seemed like it was going to be wet and wild so they offered us a more sheltered spot for our tent. The weather ended up calming down at sundown but the flexibility was appreciated, as the campground is quite exposed to the elements. Kitchen and amenities are really helpful and hosts were very friendly and informative. We stayed here to explore Mesa Verde and the National park is 100% worth the visit! Also the Mexican restaurant in town was delicious.
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Rachel B.recommends
August 20, 2024
UTE #2 Campsite w/Amenities & Views
Had the BEST stay! Hosts were super friendly/helpful, loved the warm showers, peaceful atmosphere, and incredible views. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
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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
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Hosted by Robin S.

Joined in May 2017
Response rate: 100%
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