We've been here twice--last year, also for Memorial Day weekend, and this year. Last year things…read morewere great. We missed the Duck Races, but enjoyed pool, mini-golf, and pickleball. We skipped the food, having brought our own "camping" fare to eat and the kids wouldn't let us miss roasting hot dogs. We got their propane fire pit--I believe it's $25 for the pit and a full tank of propane. Nothing horribly special about it, but we enjoyed sitting around it and cooking hotdogs and marshmallows. There's no wood fire allows for safety reasons, so this made a great 2nd place. The folks there were very nice. They check you in and lead you to your spot and help you get you larger campers in if you need the help. We didn't have to leave the vehicle. The campground was clean and they were on top of all issues right away. They seemed like a group of friends or family taking care of their own property. We had a great time. This year we returned and things seemed more streamlined. Check in was quicker, they checked on us to make sure we were satisfied, everyone was very friendly. The pool was open--while not an Olympic sized pool, there was plenty of room for about a dozen kids and adults to be playing games and splashing around while many more (including myself) sat around the side of the pool in provided lounge chairs. We were told they were bought by a new group, and this group made some positive changes. First they started carrying a new pizza (Hunt Brothers, I think?) and for 12 bucks you get a pizza with as many toppings as you want with no extra charge--only charge is extra cheese. They were made quickly and delivered to our camp site. They also have a breakfast area with standard breakfast fare, as well as a pie/icecream shop in the main office. They have tent camping, Pull-through, Cabins, and big rig RV parking. Anything you need is available on site. They have laundry and showers, water, propane, and of course all the hookups you need. The new business that owns them seems to want to keep what worked and improve what needed improvement. They actually asked us how things were, what we thought about the changes (they knew we were there the previous year) and asked for suggestions on improvements. This wasn't the kind of corporate buyout where they try to streamline and skimp on everything, maximizing profits while running the business into the ground. Either the new owners genuinely care, or they put people in charge that genuinely care, and give them the authority to fix things. The only employee whose name we remember was Deborah, and she was very friendly and really peppy. She also happened to be the female employee mentioned below. The best part was during the duck races (an event we're told they hold on holidays where you can "buy" a numbered rubber ducky to race down the creek with everyone else's--the money goes to local charities--they said this time was the local Humane Society) Deborah was dancing around, quacking and flapping her "wings" getting everyone else involved while cheering on their own ducks. The race may have only lasted a couple of minutes, but it was a blast. You did not have to buy in to watch--and the ducks go fast! We sent our daughter to buy a few and were told they were already sold out! Pickleball was hard to get ahold of this year--the campgrounds weren't full, but there were some larger families that were quicker than us. We were able to get pool easily. They also put on movies outdoors (though covered). While we were there, they were all kid-friendly movies. I only remember one night was Finding Nemo. We plan on checking out one of their large cabins next year with more family.

Traveling full-time in a 42-foot coach we have stayed in over 400 RV Parks, we stayed here seven…read morenights. (1) Clean, quiet and well-maintained park with great amenities is what you will find here along with a very friendly staff. (2) We live in the age of WIFI technology and there is nothing to stop any RV Park across this country from investing in doing WIFI properly. For some users such as ourselves, WIFI is an important feature and was one of the reasons for our stay here. We were told both by email and phone that each site had a good wifi signal. The wifi in and around our site was just about non-existent. We were in direct sight of two wifi towers, but still couldn't get a decent connection, even at 5am. Other guests we spoke with also had non-existent wifi! We know enough not to count on a good signal over the weekends, but during the weekday there is no excuse. We even had the WIFI-Ranger on our roof with a direct-line-of-sight to their wifi source. (3) Level pads, big coaches need paved or thick gravel pads that are level. We give this park a 5-star rating for having level gravel sites. (4) Maneuverability, some parks have very narrow roads which make backing up and turning very difficult, we found this park to have plenty of room to maneuver. (5) Dust, some parks are so dusty that even after short stays your unit needs a bath, this place is very dusty compared to many other parks, no grass here. (6) Satellite, as you know satellite reception is very hard to receive when you have large trees. If you stay away from the sites with the tall trees to the south you will receive reception. (7) Phone Service, we have AT&T which worked great here. (8) Dog play and potty, plenty of room to walk your dog here, plus there are two fenced-in dog runs. The Bad.... We had a pull-thru site but could not attach our tow car until after we pulled out. Our site was very long but there was not enough room to pull out of our site without having to back up. Maneuverability with a smaller coach and tow car might be possible.

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.

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.

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.

Wonderful staff, easy to find and close to downtown Durango. Lots of trees and privacy between…read morecampsites. Full hookups and clean facilities.

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