The best camping near Sweitzer Lake State Park

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  • Junction West RV Park
  • Junction West RV Park
  • Junction West RV Park
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Junction West RV Park

60 sites · Lodging, RVs10 acres · Grand Junction, CO
Whether you just need a place to rest for the night or you want to explore the spectacular natural and cultural attractions that Grand Junction has to offer – you will appreciate our extra wide, pull-through sites with full hook-ups and picnic tables. Each site has plenty of room for slide-outs and tow vehicles. Those who stay longer will enjoy the spotless bathrooms with tiled showers and private dressing areas, the air-conditioned laundry room, free high-speed wireless internet access (WiFi), our playground, and all the other amenities. On-site recreational activities for the entire family include a playground with slides, climbers, swings, and a rock-climbing wall for the kids.
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  • Beautiful Views Tipi
  • Campsite facing East
  • Beautiful Views Tipi
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Beautiful Views Tipi

3 sites · Lodging35 acres · Redlands, CO
Learn more about this land:This property borders the Colorado National Monument. There are beautiful views in every direction, wildlife, and fresh air. This property will give you the opportunity to push yourself on some world-class mountain biking/hiking trails and the solitude to recharge and relax. You are going to love it! This listing is for the large tent that I have set up, you just need to bring your sleeping bag.
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  • Insanely gorgeous skies from site
  • DTR CAMP SPOT
  • Insanely gorgeous skies from site
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DTR CAMP SPOT

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Glade Park, CO
Thank you for checking our camping spot at Deer Trax Run on Glade Park. We believe this is a premier spot for you and your family or friends to enjoy! Located just 18 minutes from Grand Junction off Little Park Road. The camping spot has been graveled to keep you off the dirt and mud when parked. The views are wonderful as the sun sets to the west over mountains. We also have a fire place for the evening fires as you are resting. We are located within minutes from biking, hiking, and four wheeling. Several trails are within minutes such as The Ribbon Trail Head, Bangs Canyon, Tabeguache Trail, and Gunny Loop just to name a few. This spot has electricity for your camper and is located on about an acre of land below the residence giving you peace as you stay.
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  • Dragonsong Sanctuary Forest Retreat
  • Dragonsong Sanctuary Forest Retreat
  • Dragonsong Sanctuary Forest Retreat
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Dragonsong Sanctuary Forest Retreat

2 sites · Lodging40 acres · Cedaredge, CO
Dragonsong is home to our family and we are available to provide nourishment and nurturing if that is what you need. Tai Ji, Qi Gong, herbal consultations, Rune Readings, healthy organic homecooked meals (with advanced notice, vegan and gluten free too ), guided journeys to the Mesa or to your inner spaces, and hugs are always available. We also realize that sometimes what you need most is space and silence and that is something Dragonsong has in abundance. This is your journey and we want to support you in whatever way feels best! We're also here to host your joyful gatherings of friends who want to share stories, tasty beverages, and a beautiful fire. (weather and wind permitting) We are 25 minutes from the Grand Mesa and it's breathtaking 500 square miles of wilderness and 300 mountain lakes. Dragonsong Sanctuary sits amidst 40 acres of Juniper and Pinion forest with incredible views of the San Juan and West Elk Mountains. There are trails running through the property for you to explore and all well behaved dogs are welcome. We have a unique and colorful tiny home, several camp sites with a compost potty nearby, paddleboards available for adventures on the Mesa, a 23 ft Star Belle tent, and big open skies perfect for catching meteor showers and basking in the wonder of the Milky Way. We are 10 minutes from the town of Cedaredge, where you will find restaurants, galleries, a beautiful town park with playgrounds and a creek for the kiddos, free live music Friday nights through the summer at the Grand Mesa Arts and Event Center, antique shops, Snow Capped Cider tasting room, SIPS wine bar, and Applefest, our annual fall festival. Stop by the Appleshed, our local indoor art mall and enjoy a wine tasting from Williams Cellars, with Sugar Mama's bakeshop inside providing cafe faire and mouth watering fresh breads. Just add a well stocked local grocery store, golf course, thrift shops and wonderful boutiques, Cedaredge has something for everyone! We are an hour from The Black Canyon, Paonia and Palisade and their incredible wineries and organic farms, an hour and 20 min from Orvis Hot springs in gorgeous Rdigeway,and only 15 more min to Ouray, called the Switzerland of Colorado. National monuments, forests, canyons, hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, ancient culture, petroglyphs, rivers, mountains, incredible fall foliage and kind folks at every turn, there is something for everyone close by! Our mission at Dragonsong Sanctuary is to provide a space of safety, love and belonging while helping people connect deeply to the heart of Nature. We foster kindness, compassion, inclusivity, and believe in celebrating life with mirth and reverence. We welcome groups and retreats in alignment with that vision. We hold all life as sacred and ask that you honor the land and all the creatures who call this forest home. We look forward to sharing this beautiful landscape with you. Bright Blessings and lovelovelove, Kaewyn, Jory, Tirion, Nana Karen and Russ
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  • Delta Hobby Farm
  • Delta Hobby Farm
  • Delta Hobby Farm
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Delta Hobby Farm

1 site · RV, Tent4 acres · 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.
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  • Cosmic Yoga Ranch
  • front yard
  • Cosmic Yoga Ranch

Cosmic Yoga Ranch

2 sites · RVs1 acre · Norwood, CO
You can camp in the yard or plug in your RV to electric. We also have airbnb listings for shared room or the whole house. Access to showers is totally possible, and we have a fire pit in the backyard. Other shared, common spaces are the kitchen, the yoga and meditation room, with offerings of Reiki, Gong Sound Therapy, Chakra Balancing sessions upon request :)
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  • CampV Colorado
  • View from the bathroom into the bedroom, kitchen and living room.
  • CampV Colorado
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CampV Colorado

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents120 acres · Naturita, CO
Inspired Shelter for the Spirited Wanderer CampV was established in 1942 by the Vanadium Corporation to house the engineers who worked in the uranium mines outside of Naturita, Colorado. In 2020, this historic gem was restored by StudioVille Crew to welcome wanderers to a remote and scenic corner of SW Colorado. Discover your Wild without the crowds. Beautiful with a tiny bit of dirt under the fingernails and 120 acres to explore, travelers can sleep well in one of the newly reimagined historic cabins, glamping tents, Jupes, airstreams or river front camping. Through our arts non-profit WEarts, explorers can experience our curated art and support art and creative programming in a rural community. When you’re ready for a mission, check out Planet V, our annual arts and music gathering over Memorial Day and prepare to lift off.
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  • Riverwood Resort on the Gunnison
  • Riverwood Resort on the Gunnison
  • Riverwood Resort on the Gunnison
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Riverwood Resort on the Gunnison

42 sites · RVs20 acres · Delta, CO
Riverwood is your oasis in the high desert: we have a 1/3rd mile walking trail on the Gunnison River and a large pond, which allow for plenty of nature and shade. Guests have the best of both worlds: less than 20 minutes to the Gunnison Gorge NCA and Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Areas, but only a half-mile to the amenities of Delta including ample dining, minigolf, drive-in and vintage movie theaters and a large rec center. The Campground has nightly rentals, a bathhouse and grill station. Riverwood is your basecamp for adventure, whether that means gold medal fishing the Gunnison, ending a float from the Black Canyon or launching one through the Dominguez-Escalante NCA. Top-rated Colorado wineries, OHV Trails, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, mountain biking in Fruita or the Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) are all less than an hour away.
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Top-rated campgrounds near Sweitzer Lake State Park

  • 2 red chairs trying to be cheerful on a grey day
  • Riverwalk Yurt, luxury on river
  • 2 red chairs trying to be cheerful on a grey day
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Riverwalk Yurt, luxury on river

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents35 acres · 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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  • Sunrise!
  • The Views at Gateway
  • Sunrise!
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The Views at Gateway

10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2000 acres · Gateway, CO
Located on the Dolores river, this property is perfect for hikers, fishing, rafting, or just camping! There is a natural spring just a few miles from the location with drinking water as well. When you stay here you are located right on the river with nothing but places to hike, climb and have fun and there are several options for you to choose from. There is a cabin, an onsite RV, a canvas tent, and BYO tent or RV camping on the land - you can pick whatever suits you best! No matter what, you can fall asleep to the sound of the river after a great night of star gazing! Nearby outdoor points of interest include the Dolores River on property, Hanging Flume which is approx. 20 miles from site, Gateway Canyons Resort Auto museum 7 miles from site, Arches National Park 2 hour drive from site, Colorado national monument 1 hour drive. The Grand Mesa 2 hour drive, Telluride ski resort 2 hour drive! You can find hiking, biking, swimming, paddle board, kayaks, rafting, fishing, tubing, bird watching, star gazing rock climbing, bouldering, all right from the property. All sites are accessible without 4wheel drive. I love where I live and think everyone should be able to experience the peaceful quiet beautiful environment that it is!
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  • Monument Vista Place
  • 50'x30' RV pad with full hookups (50A service)
  • Monument Vista Place
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Monument Vista Place

1 site · RV10 acres · Grand Junction, CO
Monument Vista Place is located just 3 miles from the I-70 freeway, and the quaint town of Fruita Colorado. Gated, safe and quiet, MVP offers EPIC views of Colorado National Monument! Our 50'x30' RV pad has full hookups (Power [50A], water, sewer) with on-site laundry. Access is very easy and we can accommodate even the largest motorhomes!
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  • Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)
  • Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)
  • Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)
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Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)

7 sites · RVs, Tents22 acres · 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.
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  • Darbywoods Mountain Lot
  • Darbywoods Mountain Lot
  • Darbywoods Mountain Lot
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Darbywoods Mountain Lot

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Cimarron, CO
This is a one acre lot for just one RV located at 9500ft in the Colorado mountains between Montrose and Gunnison. Located half way between and six miles up the Alpine Plateau road this area is surrounded by BLM land and National Forest. The lot is located with full hook ups and wifi in a neighborhood with cabins and rv lots.
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  • Palisade Basecamp RV Resort
  • Palisade Basecamp RV Resort
  • Palisade Basecamp RV Resort
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Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

93 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents14 acres · Palisade, CO
Palisade Basecamp RV Resort, your premier camping destination, offers Cabins, RV Sites, and Riverside Tent Camping. Nestled between fruit orchards and wine vineyards along the river in picturesque Palisade, Colorado. The 14-acre campground and RV resort is conveniently located near I-70 and Highway 6, directly off the Fruit and Wine Byway of North River Road. We are only one mile from historic downtown Palisade and located near the world-renowned mountain bike trails, wineries, orchards, and festivals of western Colorado. Choose your site along a vineyard, down along the river, or up on the bluff looking over the river and surrounding peach orchards, and encounter a one-of-a-kind camping experience.
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  • Double M Ranch
  • Double M Ranch
  • Double M Ranch
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Double M Ranch

1 site · RV4 acres · Grand Junction, CO
Double M Ranch is non working 4 acres with spectacular views of Mt Garfield and the Bookcliffs. Mountain Biking, hiking, rafting, paddleboarding, OHV riding and wineries just minutes away. Wake up to beautiful sunrises each morning and also enjoy the evenings alpenglow. 30 amp electric. Water hookup. Wildflowers and prairie grass will be growing soon.
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  • Owen the friendly wolfhound/poodle cross
  • Giggling Goat Farm
  • Owen the friendly wolfhound/poodle cross
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Giggling Goat Farm

3 sites · RVs40 acres · Norwood, CO
Giggling Goat Farm is a small farm located on 40 acres just outside of Norwood, CO. We have dairy goats, chickens, and are using our "Fairy Forest" for youth programming. We are also moving towards sustainable growing and permaculture practices about which we are passionate. Our goal is to use our land to set an example as good stewards of our wonderful earth.
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  • Cooking dinner
  • Inside provided tent - has chairs, table, cot with pad
  • Cooking dinner
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Arrowhead Getaway

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Cimarron, CO
Come to a private camping space with great scenery and access to lakes. This space provides access to water, a tent, fire pit/grill with an additional tent pad and rv pad. There is also an additional shower and bathroom tent on the premise. Arrowhead lodge has live entertainment throughout the summer as well as dining and additional housing if needed.
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  • Communal porta potties
  • Outdoor seating at the Tipi
  • Communal porta potties
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Sage View Ranch

24 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents11 acres · Paonia, CO
After traveling the US in our motorhome for almost 5 years my husband Scott and I know the value of a smiling face and a helping hand after a day (or week) of travel. Exploring and experiencing this amazing country, its diversity and incredible people enhanced our lives in so many ways. In mid 2017 we found out our first grandchild was on the way. Long story short we parked the RV and parked ourselves here in Paonia, CO. In December of that year, we moved onto this amazing property full time and started the long list of fix ups (the list is still long). lol We are blessed to have our two adult sons and (aforementioned) grandson living on this property with us. Our philosophy is to live in the moment as the present is the gift. Whether enjoying a sunrise or a sunset or anytime in between you’ll likely find us outside most days. In that, we love all that nature has to offer including fresh fruits and veggies, animals, beauty and fragrances. Sage View Ranch is being created with the desire to have people experience the natural rustic beauty and magic of Paonia. Scott and I look forward to meeting you :)
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  • Spectacular Mountain Getaway
  • Spectacular Mountain Getaway
  • Spectacular Mountain Getaway
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Spectacular Mountain Getaway

1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Ridgway, CO
5 acres of trees up on a hill with breathtaking views of the mountains, including the 14er peak, Mount Sneffels. Only 5 miles from the small mountain town of Ridgway, Colorado and only 30 miles from the famous mountain town of Telluride, Colorado. Friendly hosts willing to offer great advice about how to explore the area. The mountain views from the property makes you imagine you are in Nepal looking at one of the Himalayan Peaks!
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  • Meadows of San Juan RV Resort
  • Meadows of San Juan RV Resort
  • Meadows of San Juan RV Resort
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Meadows of San Juan RV Resort

112 sites · RVs30 acres · Montrose, CO
Meadows of San Juan is located in Colorado's high desert region and is conveniently situated near some of the area's most popular attractions, including Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Ouray Hot Springs, and Colorado National Monument. Our RV park is family, pet, and big rig-friendly, with 120 spacious Full Hook-Up Pull-thru or Back-in Sites equipped with 30 amp and 50 amp service. Each site features a picnic table, complimentary Wi-Fi, and stunning Colorado views. You can even stay hooked up if you're only staying for one night. Our vacation cabins are cozy and comfortable, featuring wooden decks, a full bed, and a set of twin bunks that can accommodate up to four people. Each cabin comes with a small kitchenette equipped with a cooktop and refrigerator, and a charcoal grill and picnic table are available outside. The cabins also have a full bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet. For a more rustic camping experience, we offer primitive cabins that sleep four comfortably with two bunk beds and an air mattress, but no heat, electricity, kitchen, or bathroom. We offer a range of amenities and activities for guests to enjoy, including a seasonal indoor/outdoor pool, billiards, horseshoes, shuffleboard, and pedal karts. Other amenities include WiFi, propane, a general store where firewood is sold, and access to communal fire rings for campfire nights. For families with children and pets, there is a playground and a "Bark Park" for off-leash exercise. The resort also has an event center available for groups, reunions, weddings, and other celebrations. The scenic views and beauty of Montrose, CO enhance your camping experience with added value. Discover and explore the authentic Colorado experience with Meadows of San Juan RV Resort as your ideal "home base".
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The best camping near Sweitzer Lake State Park guide

Overview

About

Embark on an adventure at Sweitzer Lake State Park, a community-inspired oasis nestled near Delta, Colorado. This park is a hub for water enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, offering a plethora of activities such as boating, water skiing, swimming, picnicking, and bird watching. Whether you're seeking a high-energy day on the water or a tranquil escape amid the park's natural beauty, Sweitzer Lake is the perfect destination for outdoor recreation.

When to go

The ideal time to visit Sweitzer Lake State Park is during the warm summer months when the lake's water activities can be fully enjoyed. However, the park is open year-round, providing a serene setting for off-season visits. Avoid peak holiday weekends if you prefer a quieter experience, as these times can draw larger crowds eager to take advantage of the park's recreational offerings.

Know before you go

  • Ensure you have a valid park pass upon entry to support the maintenance and conservation of the park's facilities.
  • Check the weather forecast and park conditions before your visit, as activities may vary with the seasons.
  • Be mindful of local wildlife and practice safe, respectful observation from a distance.
  • Accessibility is a priority, so visitors with different needs can contact the park in advance for specific accommodations.
  • Remember to pack out all trash, keeping the park pristine for wildlife and fellow adventurers.

Top parks near Sweitzer Lake State Park

Goblin Valley State Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Arches National Park
Utah Lake State Park
Rockport State Park
Heron Lake State Park
Palisade State Park

Top cities near Sweitzer Lake State Park

Salida
Farmington
Grand Junction
Silverton
Denver
Colorado Springs
Albuquerque
Salt Lake City

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