Best camping near Cortez
13 campgrounds · 13 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Cortez, Colorado — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 13 of 13 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Morefield - Mesa Verde National Park
Fair
17.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Morefield Campground is located in the renowned Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities, making it an ideal choice for campers. With 267…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Morefield Campground
Fair
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Morefield Campground is a popular camping area located in Colorado. The campground offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. There are a total of 267 campsites…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Ancient Cedar
Fair
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Ancient Cedar camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Colorado. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#4
McPhee Campground
Fair
16.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Mcphee Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Colorado. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The campground provides…
Why 81: live conditions (fair) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Mcphee
Fair
16.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Mcphee camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Colorado. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground…
Why 81: live conditions (fair) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#6
House Creek
Fair
17.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
House Creek camping area is a picturesque campground located in the beautiful state of Colorado. Nestled in nature, the campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 81: live conditions (fair) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#7
House Creek Campground
Fair
17.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
House Creek Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. Nestled in the heart of nature, this campground offers a variety of amenities to ensure a…
Why 81: live conditions (fair) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#8
Cutthroat Tower Camp
Fair
16.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Cutthroat Tower Camp is a picturesque camping area located in Colorado, offering a variety of amenities for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides a serene and peaceful…
Why 58: live conditions (fair) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Holly Towers Camp 1
Fair
17.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Holly Towers Camp 1 is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. It offers a range of amenities to provide campers with a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The…
Why 56: live conditions (fair) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#10
Holly Towers Camp 2
Fair
17.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Holly Towers Camp 2 is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a wide range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable…
Why 56: live conditions (fair) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#11
Hovenweep Campground
Good
19.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Hovenweep Campground, located in the state of Colorado, offers a serene camping experience in close proximity to the Hovenweep National Monument. Situated in a remote area, this…
Why 54: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
54Solid
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#12
Hovenweep National Monument
Good
19.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Hovenweep National Monument is a stunning camping area located in the state of Utah, offering visitors a unique and enriching camping experience. The campground provides several…
Why 54: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
54Solid
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#13
Square Tower Ruins - Hovenweep National Monument
Good
19.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Square Tower Ruins is a picturesque camping area located within Hovenweep National Monument in Utah. This campground offers a unique and immersive experience for campers…
Why 54: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Cortez
The Cortez area has 13 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Cortez
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.