We were on the river in back in sites 17 (friends: 35' 5th wheel) & site 18 (us, larger 42' Super…read moreC) . Fully facing the Arkansas river! These are the BEST two sites, there are two more fully facing on the river , but neither have trees on the site. Other than the 4 full facing river sites, the other sites either are not on the river, or only back up to the river, or are at an angle where most of the next site blocks the river view. Our sites (17&18) deserve 10 stars. Friendly staff, quiet place. ONE ISSUE: Laundry. This is not a small RV park, this is not an Overnight RV park. Only 2 of 4 dryers and 2 of 4 washers worked. Another guest told me that management/owners? told him they could not afford to replace the broken machines (Huh??) There were people waiting to use the machines. That's not a fun way to spend a day of our vacation. Surely they can buy new machines! We would definetly return, but only if we could be in Site 18 again (and we'd do a load of laundry before we arrived).

This is a quiet, clean RV park right along the Arkansas River. My family and I enjoyed staying here…read moreduring our trip to Colorado for spring break. The owner, Jason, made us feel welcome and made sure we had everything we needed to make the trip successful. I would recommend this place to anyone.

This is the closest park service campground to Salida which makes it super sweet!…read more I reserved site 21 online, which was like $28/night. However, if you just show up, other sites that are available are only $18/night. I wish I would have waited to reserve, but at least you can drive here and know by reserving early that you have a place to sleep! You also need to pay a daily state park fee, unless you have a yearly pass. (this is in addition to the campground fee) Our site was right on the river, and even though this campground is right off the main road into town or into Big Horn Sheep Canyon, when the sun sets, you will not really hear the cars and trucks going by due to the sounds of the river. It was very high when we visited. At night, depending on your site, and if you are in a tent or camper, you may see a bright light shining from a business across the street. Not to worry, as you will still be able to see a night sky of amazingly beautiful stars! It was cool to be hanging out after a long day and see people rafting down the river. The sites are pretty open, and there are only a few with shade. However, there is plenty of parking, and most people were pretty respectful. There are people camping out on the other side of the river, which was a little sketchy and strange. They didn't do anything weird when we were there, but it was a little uncomfortable. However, since I had my dog, and there were other campers nearby, I felt safe. The one recommendation I have is that they use sand or dirt trucked in for their tent pad areas. They currently have gravel! Gravel is useless with a tent, as my tent stakes could not find secure footing in the ground. I then tried to pitch the tent next to the tent pad area in the dirt, and the dirt was rock solid! I then realized why there were so many large stones in the tent pad area. I used these to help my tent stay grounded and upright for the two days and nights we were there. (When we were there, there was a truck coming into the campground area in the morning and dropping off dirt in a big gully. ) The port-a-pots were the cleanest I have ever seen!

Inconvenient, but serviceable. We had campsite 24 - which…read moreis close enough to hear the river, but not close enough to drown out the constant sound of cars passing on highway 50. The tent pad barely fit our 6 person tent, so keep that in mind if you're camping with family or friends. When the wind blows in from the west, you'll get to enjoy the sickly sweet smell of pit potties. But the biggest problem was the wind. I suspect it's not always this windy, but it was like trying to camp in a wind tunnel. And getting a fire started was a challenge which took three adults blocking the wind just to get it started. Also, we were very concerned about how close the burn pit was to the local plants. There are already several wildfires blazing in CO as I write this, and we didn't want to be the cause of another. This meant we had to extra diligent in watching our fire. A situation that was helped by the fact that the grill grate would lay right on top of the foliage if you let go of it. So if you are just needing a place to sleep, this will work. But if you want a pleasant camping experience, I recommend you look at Hecla Junction Campground or O'Haver Lake Campground

Bighorn Park in Coaldale, CO was a great place to stay. It has RV accommodations and hookups,…read moremotel and cabins. There is also a separate showering space adjacent to the RV park. We stayed in a cabin, friends were in the motel, and RV park. All within close proximity so we could walk to each others site. While very rustic, they were very clean. Cabin was complete with two separate bedrooms, a kitchen (including all utensils and coffee pot), bathroom and living space. Incuded was shampoo, conditioner, soap, dish soap, coffee, dish rags, kitchen towels, bath towels, wash rags and a swamp cooler for air conditioning. It even had a crock pot as well as your basic pots and pans. Full sized refrigerator with freezer. Stove and oven. The motel rooms were about the same, less the separate bedrooms, kitchen and living space. It also has an outdoor pool and a commons area. The owners, Aaron and Brenda, couldn't have been any nicer or more accommodating. It is right off the highway, easy to find. A stream runs through the back of the property offering a scenic view. Would definitely stay there again.

I love this place! Perfect location for all attractions and civilization! Owners are friendly, and…read moreyour short term neighbors are all kind. Beautiful scenery of the river and mountain backdrop!

Best kept secret in Buena Vista!…read more 2 night stay in the dry cabins with lows in the 30's - we had absolutely no issues with the room getting too cold, the room has an abundant amount of sunshine during the day to keep the cabins warm enough! Let's go through a list of why you should stay: 1. private access to the river 2. Incredible views 3. Great landscaping, fire pit, grill, and general amenities in each spot like a picnic table, shaded area, trash can, etc. 4. Rich and Linda are super friendly. 5. Bathrooms & showers are spotless 6. Quiet and peaceful 7. Comfortable beds in the cabins Once people find out about these, it will be hard to find a place. I recommend going now!

The boys and I are on the Colorado Back County Discovery Route. In Buena Vista, at the end of…read moreSection 3, we found Leslie and her wonderful Rafter Roast Yurts! If you're in the area and need a shower, great food, a good night's sleep and some great fireside chats, this is your spot!

Me and my husband booked this place for a week for our honeymoon and oh my goodness y'all this is…read moresuch a hidden gem! From the first minute we called Pamela- we were an absolute wreck, confused, my husband and me were both frantic. We booked super last minute too. She was super patient, and despite being the only one handling reservations there, called me back within the hour and managed to get us straightened out and set us up for a week, we payed in advance even though we are from Missouri. Can't tell you how much stress it took off us, we were able to enjoy our roadtrip in peace knowing that when we got to Colorado we didn't have to worry about where we were sleeping, she kept us very up to date throughout the whole thing and all our texts were always answered within the hour. Now the place itself- is super cute and cozy, we got the romantic room 7, and it has a big bed, and a little fire place, was perfect. Now this might be controversial where i'm from but i'm a medical marijuana user and depend on it to function wanted to go on my honeymoon not worrying about it, this place does not allow smoking in rooms but it was nice that way! Because the rooms smell clean and are more comfortable, but at the same time, they have smoking areas that are very nice, and the veiw is amazing and we wanted to be outside anyways! They have numerous firepits /firewood too/, couches, tables, cushioned chairs, and a hammock. There was a little windchime outside our door that you would hear in the morning. This place is so charming and has a little magic in it, made our honeymoon so special. I don't know what happened to a previous commenter but I implore you to just talk with Pamela about any misunderstandings, she is one of the sweetest ladies i've ever met and I can't imagine there being a mean bone in her body. Deffinatly plan on coming back for anniversaries

I'll start with the good: Beautiful scenery…read moreQuiet night This rv resort (if that's what you call it), is not big rig friendly. If you have a large rv, I would suggest somewhere else. The lots are uneven and it's VERY difficult to get in and out of t

Highly recommend staying at Mountaindale for your adventures in the Colorado Springs area!…read more One of the best and well maintained campgrounds I have had the pleasure of visiting in the past 10 years! David and staff pour themselves into the campground, showing the tremendous care for the grounds and guests! Most lots are super spacious with fire pit, picnic table and full hook ups, while several have shade from some of the biggest trees in the area! Staff keep the flowers watered during the dry season as well! Lots of deer, turkey, come visit near the campgrounds! And several maintained trails spanning over and around the campgrounds itself. Come take a visit and experience an amazing place!

You aren't going to find a more accommodating or relaxing RV park. This park went above and beyond…read morein ensuring our stay was comfortable. We are full-time RVers and love finding a great RV park. Anytime we go by Colorado Springs- this will be our place to stay! We also loved their trails and beautiful mountain views! They are working on expanding the trails- we can't wait to explore them our next trip back!

I don't typically leave reviews, but you've got to be warned. This place was a dump. Bathrooms…read morewere filthy and insect filled. My guess would be never cleaned either. Campsite had broken crap everywhere, picnic table had a huge hole in it, campfire had old rusty grill parts in it.

mixed feelings about this campground, we had one of the double cabins close to the river, which was…read morebasically a box with a bed and electricity. No private bathroom or running water or sink.. I'm not sure where the money goes This campground earns because they sure don't put it into the upkeep of their grounds. Deteriorating picnic tables, burned out campfire rings, dirty exterior of cabins, broken patio furniture, dock with uneven curling boards, dog poop everywhere along the river.... the bridge crossing over to the tent side of the campground seemed to be stable. And several mornings there was no toilet paper in the bathroom, also not sure why you would want to carpet a campground bathroom, but there is carpet . Highway 50 runs right next to the campground so you hear traffic, the river is beautiful and clean. I would seek another campground in the area before I stayed at Sweetwater again

A great swimming pool and spa-like area for adults too. I really enjoyed this place! The water was…read morewarm! The environment was fun and relaxing. A variety of different pools and activities are available. There are also two restaurants with yummy food options. I appreciated the tranquil greenhouse for adults only. I hope I can visit again soon. This is a really unique and special place!!!!

This is a oasis/spa in the middle of the Colorado plains and just on the outskirts of Great Sand…read moreDunes National Park. Definitely recommend this resort as at least a two (2) night base camp for your ultimate planned NP excursion. Arrive/check-in then rent your Sand Boards for your next day use at the NP (and arrive early at the NP before the sand gets too hot!). After your Sand Dunes park play, return to this resort to unwind and relax in a natural, therapeutic spa fashion. Be aware: There is good, tasty food on-site (breakast, lunch and dinner) and the selection is varied but not elegant! And, there is no other food locations in the area. BYOB and mixers - you can buy ice upon arrival. Finally, get to the Adult Greenhouse before 11am to secure a lounge chair as there is not many. Kudos to all the facility and concession personnel, most of whom live nearby, that do their utmost to ensure that your stay is memorable.

Great camping! Pleasant, minimal bugs, friendly staff, overall great! Even the WiFi worked great,…read moreso well I could watch endless content!

Rented a campsite 16 for a weekend. It's a very clean campground. The bathrooms and showers were…read morevery clean. People were fairly quiet but it is next to the river and highway so it can get somewhat loud at night. For some reason I heard a lot of bikers zooming by. It's next to Arkansas River so that's pretty cool. It was a hot day so it was nice to relax in the river. One warning is it gets drastically cold at night so definitely bring extra blankets