Photo thanks to Outdoorsy Bayfield
Outdoorsy Bayfield
Gravel full-hookup sites on 36 acres along the Pine River in Bayfield, with trout ponds, trails, disc golf and glamping tents, about 25 minutes east of Durango.
Bayfield, Colorado · US-160, about 20 miles east of Durango
Season
Year-round
Peak season May 15–Oct 15
Elevation
About 6,900 ft
Warm days, cool nights
Hookups
30/50 amp
Water & sewer at every RV site
Big rigs
Up to 40 ft
Per the park; confirm your length
Updated October 7, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
On the Pine River
The Outdoorsy Bayfield experience
A 36-acre park on the Pine River at the edge of Bayfield, run by Outdoorsy and formerly Bayfield Riverside RV Park, with gravel full-hookup sites, trout ponds, trails and glamping tents.
Full hookupsWater, sewer, 30/50 amp
Pull-thru sitesPremium pull-thrus
Trout fishingGuest-only, catch & release
Pine River trailsFootbridges & kayak launches
Dog parksOff-leash areas
Wi-FiIncluded
BathhouseRestrooms & showers
LaundryPay per use
Camp storeSupplies & snacks
Gas fire pitsTwo community fire pits
Disc golfFree 9 holes
Glamping tentsWith private baths
Life at camp
What guests say
The park report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together: guests love the landscaped grounds, ponds and wildlife, while site quality, noise from US-160 and changes after the new management come up most.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report40 ft Aug 2025
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4GT-Mobile 4G
Last reported nightly rate$85 Jun 2023
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users; older reviews use the Riverside name. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the park before you go.
In Bayfield, east of Durango
Getting there
The park sits on the north side of US-160 at the west edge of Bayfield, about 20 miles east of downtown Durango and a short walk from town.
Route from Durango: US-160 east about 20 milesFrom Pagosa Springs: US-160 west
US-160 · BAYFIELD
Set your GPS
41743 US-160, Bayfield, CO 81122
To the train depot*About 25 min
To Vallecito LakeAbout 25 min
To Mesa VerdeAbout 1 hr 10 min
From AlbuquerqueAbout 3 hr 50 min
14-night limit. Stays are capped at 14 consecutive nights unless management approves more.
About 6,900 ft elevation. July highs average about 87°, with nights in the low 50s.
*Drive times are approximate (OpenStreetMap routing). Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Out the gate
Around Outdoorsy Bayfield
Vallecito Lake is about 25 minutes north, downtown Durango and the train depot are about 25 minutes west, and Mesa Verde is a little over an hour away.
Photo thanks to Mike McBey (CC BY 2.0)
Durango & Silverton Railroad
The coal-fired steam train leaves the downtown depot and climbs the Animas River canyon toward Silverton; book ahead in summer and fall.
Photo thanks to Frans-Banja Mulder (CC BY 3.0)
Historic downtown Durango
Main Avenue’s historic hotels, shops, breweries and restaurants, with the Animas River Trail running along the water.
Photo thanks to Jeffrey Beall (CC BY 4.0)
Vallecito Lake
A big mountain reservoir north of Bayfield, ringed by forest, with marinas, trout fishing and Forest Service campgrounds.
Photo thanks to Tobi 87 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Mesa Verde National Park
Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings on a high mesa; some, like Cliff Palace, are visited only on ranger-guided tours.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The three closest RV parks and campgrounds we’ve reviewed around Durango, by drive time.
Photo thanks to Durango RV Resort
Durango RV Resort
A big family park east of town with a heated pool, mini golf, pickleball, cabins and pull-thrus.
Photo thanks to Durango Ranch RV Resort
Durango Ranch RV Resort
Nineteen roomy full-hookup sites on a family hay ranch on US-550, with big-rig pull-thrus and mountain views.
Photo thanks to United Campground of Durango
United Campground of Durango
Over 100 RV sites at the north edge of town, where the narrow-gauge steam train runs right through the park.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Outdoorsy Bayfield fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a pretty riverside park with ponds, trails and fishing, quieter and cheaper than most Durango parks if you don’t mind the 25-minute drive. Site quality and noise get mixed reviews, rates are “from” prices that change by date and there’s a 14-night limit, so check your dates and site type.
Park rates“From” rates for 2026 · checked Oct 7, 2026
Standard full-hookup back-inFrom $53 /night
Superior full-hookup back-inFrom $72 /night
Premium pull-thru or back-inFrom $84 /night
Tent site with electricFrom $42 /night
Glamping tentFrom $247 /night
Midweek code MIDWEEK2525% off
Plus tax. Prices change by date in the booking system; full payment is taken when you book, and only credit cards are accepted.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the park’s rates page or call (970) 884-2475.
Typical July afternoon
Bayfield87°
Phoenix107°
Mountain summers: 20° cooler than Phoenix in July, with cool nights.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why RVers stay here.
Open
Site types
From $53 a night, with a midweek discount.
Open
Rates & policies
Cancellation, pets, fires and stay limits.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Outdoorsy Bayfield is a 36-acre RV park and glamping site on the Pine River in Bayfield, owned by the RV-rental company Outdoorsy. It was Bayfield Riverside RV Park until a couple of years ago, and some listings still use that name.
Best for
- Anglers: guest-only trout fishing in the ponds and creeks, no license needed on the property.
- RVers who want a quieter, cheaper base east of Durango.
- Trips to Vallecito Lake and Pagosa Springs.
- Groups and rallies, with group rates.
Consider this
- Downtown Durango is about 25 minutes away.
- Site quality and noise score lowest on Campendium.
- A 14-night maximum stay unless management approves.
- Rigs over about 40 ft may not fit.
Summer in Bayfield
Typical July afternoon
87°
Bayfield
Durango–La Plata County Airport
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
20 degrees cooler than Phoenix, with nights near 52°. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
Every RV site has 30/50 amp full hookups on gravel with a picnic table. Prices depend on the site type and date, plus tax.
Standard back-in From $53/night
The lowest RV rate.
Superior back-in From $72/night
A step up in size and setting.
Premium back-in From $84/night
The park’s top back-ins.
Premium pull-thru From $84/night
Drive straight in and keep the toad hitched.
NightlyFrom $53Plus tax; changes by date
PaymentPaid in fullCredit cards only
Cancellation$25 fee2 weeks’ notice May 15–Oct 15; 72 hours otherwise
Check-inAfter 2 p.m.Out by 11 a.m.; no-shows after 8 p.m. forfeit
Max stay14 nightsUnless management approves
PetsUp to 2Dogs or cats, registered, 6 ft leash
Guests6 per site1 RV + 2 other vehicles
Quiet hours10 p.m.–8 a.m.Speed limit 5 mph
FiresPropane onlyNo wood or charcoal
Discounts25% midweekCode MIDWEEK25; group rates
Checked against bayfield.outdoorsy.com on October 7, 2026. Rates are “from” prices that change by date in the booking system; see the park’s website or call (970) 884-2475 for the latest rates.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Which site type fits my rig? The park lists 40 ft as the maximum.
- Is my site near the river? Some sites are riverside.
- Does MIDWEEK25 work for my dates? It takes 25% off midweek stays.
- What are the pet rules? Two pets max, registered at check-in.
- Can I arrive late? No-shows after 8 p.m. without notice lose the stay.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for a Pine River RV trip?
Cast a line in the ponds, walk the river trails and drive up to Vallecito Lake. Book direct with the park for current rates and availability.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The park photos come from Outdoorsy Bayfield, with our thanks. Video: Robert Smith and his son Smitty on YouTube (2022, as Bayfield Riverside RV Park). Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Mike McBey (Durango & Silverton train; CC BY 2.0), Frans-Banja Mulder (Main Avenue; CC BY 3.0), Jeffrey Beall (Vallecito Reservoir; CC BY 4.0) and Tobi 87 (Cliff Palace; CC BY-SA 4.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Durango RV Resort, Durango Ranch RV Resort and United Campground of Durango. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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