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Bright Star Campground

98%

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438 reviews

· Cortez, Montezuma, Colorado

40 acres hosted by Robin S.

9 lodging sites · 6 RV/tent sites · 1 RV site

Near Mesa Verde National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the West Entrance Booth - 134A.

Best in Colorado: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Big rig-friendly

Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.

We have COMPLIMENTARY Wifi, Drinking Water, Ice, Hot Showers, Bathrooms, Shade, and an equipped Camper's Kitchen for our guests to enjoy from April 15 - Oct 15! There are TIPIS, CAMPING CABINS, TENT and BOONDOCK SITES. WE ALSO HAVE A NAVAJO HOGAN (wood yurt) OPEN-YEAR ROUND. All of our sites are not listed here. We can also accommodate groups and small events but not public events. We have a private covered group site as well. Bright Star Campground: Once used as a church camp, it is now a Campground for all to enjoy! We are a perfectly located vacation campground on 40 acres with amenities and wide-open spaces. Amenities include hot showers, an equipped community kitchen, a pavilion with hammocks, tables, ping pong, etc. Enjoy complimentary coffee, eggs, filtered drinking water and more. Bright Star Campground is located in the Great Sage Plain in the shadow of Mesa Verde National Park with panoramic mountain/mesa views of the Four Corners region, all only 5 miles southeast of Cortez. We are in an arid desert climate. Water is scarce, stored in cisterns for use in camp. Because of this we ask that you be conservative with water use in camp. We are a cannabis-friendly destination but ask that Cannabis use stay at your campsite, cabin or tipi. There are many things to do/see nearby: Mesa Verde National Park, Canyons of the Ancients, Hovenweep National Monument and Phil's World Mountain Biking. Raft down the Dolores river, maybe rent a SUP or kayak and chill on a quiet reservoir. There are museums and cultural centers in the area as well. Durango is 45 min, Telluride is 1.5 hrs away, and Moab is about 2.5 hours away-including Arches and Canyonlands National parks. The best/nearest airport is in Durango. Cortez has Denver Air (Key Lime Air) with connections to Denver and Phoenix. The nearest large international airport is in Salt Lake City or Albuquerque.

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98% Recommend695 ratings · 438 reviews

Caleb H.

5 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Great Hosts! YouTube Video Uploaded

6 m campervan · With pets ·

Campsite +Kitchen Mesa Verde Views!

Great amenities and communal set up! I uploaded a 3 min YouTube about this location highlighting what’s available and introducing the host, Robin titled ‘Bright Star Campground | Hipcamp near Cortez, Colorado (4 Corners Region)’ @caleblivesoutside.

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Irene N.

2 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Star Qualities

7 m Class B · With pets ·

RV PAD full hookup Mesa Verde views

We loved our stay here. Robin and Troy are good people, very friendly and helpful. The location is unique, close to town yet quiet with great views. We shy away from packed RV parks so Bright Star was a natural choice.

Stephanie S.

13 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

7 m Class C · With kids ·

RV PAD full hookup Mesa Verde views

Robin had everything that we needed when we got there. She made sure I had the directions that I needed. It was a perfect spot that was quite & out of the city.

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Derek B.

4 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

9 m Class C ·

RV PAD full hookup Mesa Verde views

A very beautiful and quiet spot with Mountain View’s and Mesa Verde views. Sunsets and sun rises were absolutely stunning! Hosts were very accommodating! They brought us firewood and were very informative about the area, but they also kept their distance, making the stay feel very secure and private! Highly recommend!

Anneke J.

7 months on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· March 2025

Cortez RV campsite

8 m Class A ·

RV PAD full hookup Mesa Verde views

Er stonden andere dingen op de site: zoals douche en gebruik wc die er niet waren. De prijs was veel te hoog in verhouding met ons reeds bezochte RV plaatsen. Het bleek dat deze locatie nog niet open waren. Dan vertel dit op de site s.v.p. Wel mooi dat we een nacht terug betaald krijgen. MVG

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Kevin B.

5 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· February 2025

Not private but great views

10 m travel trailer ·

RV PAD full hookup Mesa Verde views

No Internet connection. Was able to use someone else's wifi to connect. RV pad right next to house.

Location

Cortez, Montezuma, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Diné Bikéyah, Pueblos, and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking