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Mt Princeton RV Park & Cabins
Overview
Overview
Mt Princeton RV Park & Cabins offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley. Located just outside the charming town of Buena Vista, this park serves as a scenic gateway to the Collegiate Peaks. Visitors often remark on the sweeping, unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains, providing a sense of immersion in the Colorado wilderness while maintaining convenient access to modern essentials. The atmosphere is laid-back and quiet, catering to travelers who appreciate a slower pace and natural beauty.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in high-altitude terrain, the park is framed by the dramatic skyline of the Sawatch Range. The property is positioned ideally for travelers who want to explore both the natural wonders and the local culture of Chaffee County. Within a short drive, you can reach the banks of the Arkansas River, known for its world-class whitewater rafting and gold-medal fly fishing. The surrounding national forest land provides a vast playground for exploration right at your doorstep.
Amenities & Park Features
The park is designed to accommodate various travel styles, offering spacious full hookup RV sites with both 30 and 50-amp service. Travelers with larger setups will appreciate the selection of long pull-through sites that make navigation simple and stress-free. On-site facilities are maintained with care, including clean restrooms, hot showers, and a dedicated laundry room. The park also provides cabin rentals for those traveling without an RV, and the entire property is pet-friendly, ensuring your companions can join the adventure.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Adventure seekers will find no shortage of activities near the park. A visit to the nearby Mt. Princeton Hot Springs offers a relaxing soak in geothermal waters after a long day of hiking. For those looking to summit a peak, several of Colorado’s 14,000-foot mountains are accessible from local trailheads. History buffs often enjoy a drive to the well-preserved ghost town of St. Elmo, while downtown Buena Vista offers unique local breweries, art galleries, and river-walk parks.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an ideal fit for outdoor enthusiasts who want a comfortable, well-managed basecamp for exploring the high country. It is particularly well-suited for big-rig owners who need level sites and reliable utilities in a mountain setting. If your travel style involves spending the day on the river or the trails and returning to a quiet site with stunning sunset views over the Continental Divide, this park will fit your needs perfectly.
Features & Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
Reviews
Amy K
Great stay to have a base camp for exploring the area! Very clean campground. Restrooms were extremely clean every time I went in. Nice multipurpose room with tables and board games. Very large dog park, one of the larger ones that we have seen at a campground. It had a little playground more for the younger ages but we were not at the campground except mornings and evenings so it was enough for our kids. Appreciated that it was quiet, but didn’t feel unwelcoming with our kids. We would stay here again!
William P Adams
Your park is very nice. It is clean and quite. Far enough off of the hwy there was no extra noise. Thanks for a nice stay.
John Fumagalli
I would have gone 5 stars due to the nice facility and friendly staff.... except was taken aback That the showers required payment in quarters like a do it yourself car wash... imagine my surprise as my naked self reached over to turn on the water to realize I did not bring quarters to the shower with my shampoo! We've been to a lot of campgrounds in the last 6 years and I've never been asked to pay for a shower after paying a fee for the campground!
Jerry Nelligan
Nice location and very clean. Had a bad experience with pay shower, 5 quarters gets you 7.5 minutes, but it took 2.5 for water to warm up and seemed to shut off early. Guess bring extra quarters so you are not stuck needing to rinse.
Madison Ahlborn
If I could give just 5 stars for the management I would. The manager is so kind, solves problems, the park is soooo clean. She tried to her best to keeps us by the playground since we have a small child. She is very welcoming and for her alone, she has made it the best rv park we have stayed in. Our family cried as we had to leave the access to the train tracks and river is awesome to walk the dogs. The cost of laundry is great and the machines are always SOOOOO clean. For the owners, you should allow fires and if long term guests have to leave due to work and have been there over 3 months, I definitely think its fair to give them a prorated refund. And put some speed bumps in around the playground areas! What a lovely park