The most enchanting National Forest I've visited in 2021. I hiked to the Rainbow Hot Springs. The…read moreRainbow Hot Springs is a 10 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pagosa Springs. Also located in the San Juan National Forest. The forest occupies land in Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Miguel and San Juan Counties!! They have plenty of campgrounds (with friendly campground hosts) and nearby Horseback Riding opportunities. I came here with a good friend of mine, as we visited South Fork, CO. The weather was perfect in May of 2021 and I needed a Chilly Mini for my neck. We spotted some gorgeous waterfalls and really unique plants. San Juan appeared to have had a forest fire in the last 5 years, because we definitely witnessed some aftermath. Lots of old, dead and burned down tree trunks. The trail is fairly easy, a little rocky, but such a great cardio workout for your calves. We spotted some wonderful rivers that kept my friend and I very cool.

Had a great experience picking up my access pass! Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. I…read moreappreciated that I was able to bring in my printed file to pick up a pass in person.

I went to Haviland Lake with my partner and his family today and it was so lovely. My partner, his…read moredad, and his sister went out on the water in a kayak and a paddle board while his mom and I sat in a couple chairs we brought. I spent a little time rock hounding on the shore, then grabbed my book and read in the shade for a couple hours. It was very peaceful - no motor boats, no motorcycles flying by, nobody making a bunch of noise. We did visit the day before Labor Day in the middle of the day so it was super busy. There were a lot of kids running around too, but we had a mostly private and quiet spot. The water was nice and cool but didn't look the cleanest - my partner's dad said it was dirtier than he'd ever seen it. There is plenty of street side parking, all free. No park pass is needed to go to the lake! You do need to reserve a campsite in advance if you want to camp, so plan ahead, especially if you're visiting on a holiday weekend. There are a couple of bathrooms along the lake but I didn't visit them. I would expect them to be like normal forest bathrooms with no running water. There are a LOT of bears in the area (and in Durango in general, especially this year) so be cautious and bring bear spray. I loved my day at the lake and definitely want to return again!

The lake and mountain views were GORGEOUS. The repairs to the dam are all complete and the water…read morelevels were right to the top. Check-in was easy and the Camp-Hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. We stayed in "double-rate" site 23 which was all that was available due to our late booking, but the campsite and the ease of access could not have been more perfect. Water and vault toilets were close by. Definitely on our list to return here on future journeys through the San Juans!!

Great place to stay biking distance from town! The narrow gauge through the camp is a priceless…read morememory.

I drove thru the park before checking with the office. I violated the sign stating guest only When…read moreconfront by male staff while headed to the office to check availability , was told if I can't read the sign, they don't want my 10 ight business. Drove to Alpen Rose a little farther on route 550 and was welcomed by friendly staff for my booking. I relayed my incident and was told they have tried to call them and never answer phone Spend your money where they appreciate your business. United RV park is very nice, owners not

Alpen Rose just might be the best EV Park we have ever stayed at. Great location, scenic and the…read moreStaff and Management really care about the Clients experience. Close to the Durango to Silverton Railway, the Million Dollar Highway, River Floats, Fishing, Golf and Restaurants. A bonus is the huge Dog Parks on site.

I just had a great shower in the new remodeled bathroom. CJ and Lindsay are the General Managers…read moreand both are pitching in to make the park great again. CJ is the general contractor with his staff doing most of the work and overseeing any necessary contractors. Lindsay is making sure the office is running smooth and pitching in maintaining the roads to be great again! She loves driving that tractor! Thank you

Very pleased with the service from office to technicians. Pete went out of his way to get our…read moremotorhome back to us in time for a trip.

FORMAL COMPLAINT AND WARNING TO FUTURE GUESTS…read more I am writing to express my serious concerns about the way my family was treated at this RV park and the disturbing circumstances surrounding our removal. I have evidence regarding an incident involving inappropriate sexual behavior toward my niece, and I believe this situation deserves to be taken seriously and properly investigated. Instead of focusing on the seriousness of what happened, the park chose to complain about my children and blame them for the situation. I have not been shown evidence to support the complaints made against my children. I also took the time to speak with other guests and neighbors at the park. The people I spoke with had positive things to say about my children and their behavior. Their feedback does not match the negative claims made by the park management. What concerns me most is the way this situation was handled. I believe the park failed to address the underlying concerns appropriately and instead shifted the blame onto my family. Families should be able to expect a safe environment where concerns involving inappropriate sexual behavior are taken seriously, investigated fairly, and handled responsibly. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS RV PARK TO OTHER FAMILIES. Based on my experience, I have serious concerns about how management handles complaints, protects families, and responds to reports of inappropriate behavior. I encourage anyone considering staying here to ask questions about the park's policies for handling these types of incidents and complaints before making a reservation. I have evidence related to this situation and am prepared to present it to the appropriate parties. I believe families deserve transparency, accountability, and a safe environment for their children. No family should feel that raising concerns about inappropriate behavior will result in their own children being blamed or their family being forced to leave without a fair investigation. Families deserve better, and I hope management takes these concerns seriously. Tiffany is the manager and she absolutely has no concern for her residence. She was trying to hide the pervert and also her employee drives around on his golf cart. He's always angry and very drunk. Warning!!! They allowed pervert to stay on the park in a cabin without taking his ID And their cameras does not work As a mom, please keep your children safe

August 19, 2026 - Durango, CO…read more We enjoyed our stay at Durango Ranch RV Resort. The sites are gravel and very level, with plenty of room, a nice patch of grass, and a picnic table. This small RV park is exceptionally clean and well maintained, and there are so many thoughtful little touches that you can tell this place is truly a labor of love. There's a covered gathering area with a gas barbecue and plenty of comfortable seating, a hot tub with its own seating area, and another cozy seating area nearby. There are lots of spots around the park where you can simply sit, relax, and enjoy the surroundings. The bathroom and shower were spotless and beautifully decorated. The shower stall is generously sized and even has a shower chair for anyone who needs one. Such a thoughtful touch. Our pup also loved the dog parks. And I mean parks--there are actually two: Big Paws Dog Park and Small Paws Dog Park. They even provide balls and a frisbee for guests to use. The resort is about 7 miles outside Durango, which we really liked because you're away from the hustle and bustle of town. Highway 550 runs right alongside the park, so if you're sensitive to road noise, I'd recommend requesting a site toward the back, as far from the highway as possible. That said, traffic was very light at night, so it wasn't an issue for us. It was unusually warm during our stay, and we did wish there were large shade trees around the sites. But the weather was unseasonably hot, so I suspect that's not usually much of an issue. Overall, this is a lovely, well-cared-for RV resort with lots of thoughtful touches. We'd definitely stay here again!

Durango Ranch RV Resort is one of the best we have visited in our 15 years of owning Prevost Buses…read more The friendly staff to the large lots and large dog park, we loved our stay

We had a 2 day stay there and one of the days visited Mesa Verde NP and also visited the Durango…read moreHot Springs that are located across the street, which is the reason why we booked here. Close enough to town and Durango Silverton train. Which passes by the campground. The parts that we did not like was the hook up locations. It seems like they have been done by someone who never had a RV or Travel Trailer. Laundry was listed under inclusions, but it is not included and is 7$ per load which is pricy. Also when booking instead of just a nightly fee they do nightly fee + per person fee for over 2 people, plus if you have 50a , basically pay attention to the fees. ( first time I ever camped at a campground where they did it this way)

We were there for a few days and never saw anyone in the office until I gave 4 days notice telling…read moreher that we would be needing to check out a couple days early. Only then did she appear and wanted to charge me the entire amount since I didn't cancel 14 days in advance. Never heard of this in all my camping days and this was never disclosed prior to booking. We refused and paid her only for the amount of days we stayed. Beware! As mentioned several times in other reviews-the best thing about this campground is the hot springs located directly across the street!

We stayed 6/4 - 6/8. All the facilities were clean, the grounds where well kept and the park is so…read morepretty. Check in was fast and all staff where kind and professional. We hope to com back again.

You'll see many excellent reviews for this place. It's about 10 miles from downtown and in a small…read morepretty valley. It is also a recent acquisition of a mulit park co. of a 56 year old Lightner Rv park. It has short spaces and they'll put you in one with traier or rv hanging out in the road...I know I got damage to my truck as someone backed into it. A beautiful little valley but crowded cluttered and certainly not worth the $85 and up fee. Trust me, better places exist.

My parents, brother, his wife and kids, and my husband and our family all drove cross country to…read moremeet in Colorado -- us from Southern California and them from east Texas. We spent a week together exploring Durango and the attractions here. One of our favorite experiences was white water rafting with Mountain Waters. The staff was super communicative and helpful. We booked a moderate run with class 1-3 rapids, since we had a big range of ages (my Dad is 77 and we had a party of 10 with ages ranging down to my 10-y-o son). They advised that this would be best for our family, and they were correct. I'd love to come back and do some class 3-4 rapids now that we have had some experience. Our guide Hannah was knowledgeable and very kind. We had a great experience with the team. No complaints at all. Highly recommend.

My 3 kids and I did the rafting and train tour. It was the best day of our entire vacation it was…read moreour first time to raft. Dillion did a amazing job. Can't wait to come back