Title: PRIMITIVE CAMPING W/ VIEWS OF MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK & SLEEPING UTE - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # PRIMITIVE CAMPING W/ VIEWS OF MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK & SLEEPING UTE Campground in Mancos ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74880000/74871900/74871847/fe51ce60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74880000/74871900/74871847/b13c959c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74880000/74871900/74871847/9c6878c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74880000/74871900/74871847/eee59e9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pet-friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74880000/74871900/74871847/24fed4ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Camp under the stars in a secluded 40-acre haven, with Mesa Verde National Park just a 10-minute drive away. Set up your off-grid rig or tent and immerse yourself in nature's diverse landscape and wildlife, with hiking and mountain biking trails at your own risk. ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### PRIMITIVE CAMPING W/ VIEWS OF MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK & SLEEPING UTE Bring your self-sustainable off grid rig to camp under the stars and feel like your lost in the woods!! True primitive camping!! TENT CAMPING is also allowed!! You must be able to provide your own water, electricity (OFF GRID/SOLAR), and septic. There are NO SEPTIC CONNECTIONS. Feel free to dig a latrine as long as you do it properly. SCOUT RULES!!! Carry OUT what you carry IN and leave it looking better than it did before. There are no marked sites so find your favorite area, setup and enjoy the wonderful scenery and nature. Oh and did I mention there are about 40 acres to roam! Hike or mountain bike at your own risk, enjoying the diverse landscape and wildlife here. BREATHTAKINGLY GORGEOUS SUNSETS 🌞 MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK IS ONLY 10 MINUTES AWAY! RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!! DURANGO AN HOUR AWAY RICO HOT SPRINGS AN HOUR AWAY (they are wild and free and DON'T STINK LIKE SULFUR!!) AND THE OTHER 3 MAIN TOWNS OF THE AREA (CORTEZ, MANCOS, AND DOLORES) ARE ONLY 15-20 MINUTES AWAY ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Internet access ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - Outdoor shower ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74880000/74871800/74871711/b609144b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK ONLY 10 MINUTES AWAY!!! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.41053,-108.449684&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BrjcFnq%7CtS%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%40Q%40S%40SBS%40S%40QBSBQBSBQBSBQDSDQBSDQDQDQFQDQDQFOFQFQFOFOFQFOHOHOFOHOHOHOHMHMHOJMHMJMHMJKJMJKJKJMLIJKJMLIJILKJILGLKLGLILILELINGLGLELENELGNELENELCNCNELANCNCLANANCN%3FNALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBNBN%40LDNBLDNBNDLDNFLDLDLDNFLFLHLDLHLHLFLJLFJHLJJHLHJLLJJHJLJJJJJLJLHJJNJJHLHNHLJLFNHNHNHNFNHNFNFPFNHNDPFPFNDPDRFNDPDPDPBRDPDRBPBRBPBRBPBR%40PBR%40R%40R%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRARARAPARARARCRAPCRCPCRCPCRCPEPERCPEPEREPGNEPEPGPGPENIPGNGPGNINGNINININGLKNILILILKLKNIJKLKLKJKJKLKHMJKJMJKHMHKJMFMJMFMHMFMFMHMDOFMDMFMDODMDODODMDOBMBOBO%40ODM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOEMEMGMGOEMIMGMGMIMGMKMGKKMIKIMKKKKKMIKMKKKKKMKKIMKMIOKMIMIMIOIMIOIOGOIOIOGOGQGOGQGOGQGQEQEOGQEQESEQCQEQESCQCSCQCSCQCSAQASCSASASAQASAS%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RCzADsZuKaKWdIbscN_8WaTDaWY=) Mancos, CO #### What's nearby - McPhee Lake - 17 min drive - 15.2 km - Dolores River Brewery - 20 min drive - 18.8 km - Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum - 20 min drive - 18.8 km - Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center - 21 min drive - 12.2 km - Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 22 min drive - 13.3 km #### Getting around - Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dolores River Brewery - ‬17 min drive - ‪Kelly’s Kitchen - ‬18 min drive - ‪The Depot - ‬18 min drive - ‪Mama Bear’s Bakery & Books - ‬18 min drive - ‪Riverfront Pizza & Suds - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is PRIMITIVE CAMPING W/ VIEWS OF MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK & SLEEPING UTE pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at PRIMITIVE CAMPING W/ VIEWS OF MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK & SLEEPING UTE? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at PRIMITIVE CAMPING W/ VIEWS OF MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK & SLEEPING UTE? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is PRIMITIVE CAMPING W/ VIEWS OF MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK & SLEEPING UTE located? > Situated in Mancos, this campground is within 9 mi (15 km) of Phil's World North Trailhead, Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center, and Mesa Verde National Park Entrance. Farming Terraces and McPhee Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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