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Highlander RV Campground
Overview
Highlander RV Campground offers a serene high-altitude escape located in the heart of the San Juan Mountains. This park serves as a welcoming basecamp for those exploring the rugged beauty of southwestern Colorado. Visitors find a peaceful atmosphere where the primary focus is on the breathtaking natural scenery and providing a comfortable resting place after a day of high-country exploration. The park is well-regarded for its clean facilities and friendly, community-oriented environment.
Location & Surroundings
Situated just south of the historic mountain town of Lake City, the campground is surrounded by dense forests and towering peaks. The park provides easy access to the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, offering a tranquil soundtrack for your stay. Its location at the gateway to the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway makes it a premier destination for travelers looking to navigate one of Colorado’s most iconic and remote backcountry routes via four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Amenities & Park Features
The park features well-maintained, level sites designed to accommodate a variety of rig sizes. Guests have access to full hookups including water, sewer, and reliable electricity to ensure a convenient stay. On-site facilities include modern restrooms, private hot showers, and laundry services for extended trips. For social gatherings, the community pavilion and recreation hall provide excellent spaces to swap trail stories with fellow travelers while enjoying the crisp, cool mountain air.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities just minutes from their campsite. You can spend the day fishing or boating at Lake San Cristobal, which is Colorado’s second-largest natural lake. The surrounding wilderness is a haven for hikers, with trails leading to majestic 14,000-foot peaks and hidden waterfalls. Many visitors bring their off-road vehicles to tackle the world-class OHV trails that connect Lake City to Silverton and Ouray through high-mountain passes.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is a perfect fit for adventure seekers and OHV enthusiasts who want direct access to rugged backcountry trails. It is also an excellent choice for retirees and families looking for a quiet, scenic summer retreat to escape the lowland heat. If you appreciate a rustic mountain vibe combined with essential modern conveniences and proximity to historic small-town charm, this park offers the right balance for your Colorado adventure.
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User Reviews
Pam Dailey
The staff and campground are fantastic. The campground gives a family feel with options like a Potluck and coffee/donuts morning. The store on site carries an abundance of RV supplies and really nice items to purchase. Grounds are clean as well as bathrooms and laundry room. Views are also spectacular of the area mountains. The campground is near the entrances to the Alpine Loop, either go Engineer Pass or Cinnamon Pass.
Lili
Highlander campground exceeded my expectations!! The showers and bathrooms are super clean and it even smelled nice in the a bathroom area lol The windows are always open and everything is so clean. Great customer service! The office closes at 5, but they leave your info on a magnetic board outside, with your site number...they even told me I could pick a closer one near the bathrooms if I wanted. I think the owners live upstairs, on top of the office and bathrooms. I was car camping in my Subaru and saw few other cars doing the same thing, but the rest were RVs with lights around, so not very dark at night. There's a small waterfall just near the site and in the morning it felt nice to wake up to that sound. Also, 10 minutes driving away - is the spectacular lake with amazing views!
Maddie Geurts
We enjoyed our 3 night stay here! Showers had hot water, bathrooms are clean. We didn’t do laundry but they do offer it. Hosts were super friendly and greeted us by name as soon as we drove in & showed us to our site. Pretty quiet place with lots of dogs, we enjoyed the OHV access & hiking the 14ers near by.
Krista Carrico
We stayed here for 4 nights. As we pulled in we were immediately greeted and escorted to our sites. Check in was a breeze and they were super friendly. We purchased firewood but didn’t use any of the other amenities. We were gone every day but the nights were fairly quiet despite being so close to a highly traveled road. They’re very dog friendly which was appreciated. Parking is a little tight and only one vehicle is allowed per site but their overflow lot is just down the road.
brian oliver
Very nice family-owned campground. Bathrooms and grounds were kept very clean (a big plus). When we had a major issue with our pop-up camper, the camp hosts, staff and guests jumped to our aid and saved our hide. If it weren't for them, we never would have made it home with the camper. We couldn't be more grateful for their cheerful assistance and patience. We highly recommend staying with these fine folks.