Best camping near Montrose
56 campgrounds · 56 ranked · updated 2026-08-15 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Montrose, 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 15 of 56 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
South Rim Campground
Marginal
6.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The South Rim Campground is a charming camping area located in the state of Colorado. Situated near the picturesque Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, it offers an array…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
South Rim - Gunnison National Park
Marginal
6.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
South Rim - Gunnison National Park camping area, located in the state of Colorado, offers campers a stunning and memorable experience. The campground boasts several amenities…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
East Portal - Curecanti National Rec Area
Marginal
7.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
East Portal Campground, located in Curecanti National Recreation Area near the Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado, offers 15 established, first-come, first-served campsites…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
East Portal Campground
Marginal
7.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
East Portal Campground, near Estes Park, Colorado, offers 10 established campsites (no dispersed camping) in a quiet, forested setting at the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
North Rim Campground
Marginal
7.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The North Rim Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. Situated in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to make…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
North Rim - Gunnison National Park
Marginal
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
North Rim - Gunnison National Park camping area in Colorado offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides clean drinking water, restrooms, and picnic…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Chukar Trailhead Camping Area
Marginal
9.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The Chukar Trailhead Camping Area is a primitive, non-reservable, and free camping site located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado. The site is situated in a beautiful…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Lower Margaritaville
Marginal
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The Lower Margaritaville Campsite is a primitive camping area located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado, surrounded by stunning mountain views and scenic natural beauty…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Upper Magaritaville
Marginal
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The Upper Margaritaville Campsite is located in the Upper Gunnison Watershed of Colorado and is a primitive, non-reservable, and fee-based area. The campsite offers breathtaking…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Chukar
Marginal
10.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Chukar Camping Area in Colorado offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The campground…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Buckhorn Lakes Dispersed Campsites
Marginal
10.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The Buckhorn Lakes Dispersed Campsites area is a primitive, non-reservable, and no-fee campground located in the Uncompahange watershed of Colorado. It offers a peaceful and…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Rainbow Wall (lunch spot)
Marginal
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The Rainbow Wall camping area is a picturesque and serene spot located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. There are…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Otter #1
Marginal
10.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Otter #1 camping area is a picturesque campground located in the beautiful state of Colorado. This camping area offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable stay in nature…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
(Overflow A)
Marginal
10.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Overflow A is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of Colorado. Situated amidst stunning natural surroundings, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Otter #2
Marginal
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Otter #2 camping area, located in Colorado, offers campers a range of amenities for a memorable outdoor experience. This campground provides essential facilities such as picnic…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Montrose
The Montrose area has 56 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 Montrose
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.