Photo thanks to United Campground of Durango
United Campground of Durango
A long-running family campground at the north edge of Durango, where the narrow-gauge steam train rolls right through, with a heated pool, store and a trolley stop to downtown.
Durango, Colorado · Animas View Drive, about 4 miles north of downtown
Season
May 1–Oct 15
Pool open Memorial Day–Labor Day
Elevation
About 6,500 ft
Warm days, cool nights
Hookups
30/50 amp
Full or water & electric
Big rigs
Ask first
50 amp on pull-thrus only
Updated October 7, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Train views & a trolley to town
The United Campground experience
A family-run campground at the north edge of Durango, open since 1980, where the Durango & Silverton steam train rolls right past the sites and a city trolley stops at the gate.
Full hookupsPlus water & electric sites
Pull-thru sites50/30 amp
Heated poolMemorial Day–Labor Day
Trolley stopRide to downtown
Train viewsThe steam train runs through
Free Wi-FiAt every site
Restrooms & showersHot showers
LaundryCoin-op
Store & gift shopSupplies & souvenirs
Tent sitesGrassy, shaded area
Shade treesAnimas Valley views
Animas River TrailUnder a mile south
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 train, the clean bathhouses and the location, while tight sites, highway and train noise and strict rules come up most.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report39 ft Sep 2021
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4G/5GT-Mobile 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$109 Jul 2026
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the campground before you go.
At the north edge of town
Getting there
The campground sits on Animas View Drive off US-550 (Main Avenue) at the north edge of Durango, about 4 miles from the historic downtown.
Route from Durango: Main Avenue (US-550) north to Animas View DriveFrom Silverton: US-550 south
US-550 · NORTH DURANGO
Set your GPS
1322 Animas View Dr, Durango, CO 81301
To the train depot*About 7 min
To Purgatory ResortAbout 28 min
To Mesa VerdeAbout 50 min
From AlbuquerqueAbout 3 hr 45 min
The deposit isn’t refundable. Every reservation needs a non-refundable one-night deposit (more on holidays and long stays).
About 6,500 ft elevation. July highs average about 85°, with nights in the low 50s.
*Drive times are approximate (OpenStreetMap routing). Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Out the gate
Around United Campground
Downtown and the train depot are about 7 minutes south, or a trolley ride away; Purgatory is half an hour north, and Mesa Verde is about 50 minutes west.
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: National Park Service (public domain)
Aztec Ruins
Ancestral Pueblo great houses about 900 years old, with a self-guided trail through the West Ruin and a reconstructed great kiva.
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 Alpen Rose RV Park
Alpen Rose RV Park
100 grassy full-hookup sites under the red cliffs north of town, with a pool, store, dog park and dog wash.
Photo thanks to Westerly RV Park
Westerly RV Park
A small year-round park with full hookups next to Durango Hot Springs, north of town. No restrooms or showers.
Photo thanks to JW Durango Riverside
JW Durango Riverside Resort
Riverfront full-hookup sites on the Animas north of town, with a pool, café, fishing pond and cabins.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether United Campground fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a classic, well-kept campground with train views, a pool and a trolley to downtown, about as close to town as Durango RV parks get. Sites are tight, the deposit isn’t refundable, the rules are strict and noise from the road and the train comes up often, so it suits RVers who want location over space.
Park rates2026 rates · checked Oct 7, 2026
Full hookup pull-thru, 50/30 amp$89 /night
Full hookup back-in, 30 amp$76 /night
Water & electric, 30 amp$71 /night
Tent site, no hookups$52 /night
Extra person (10+)$10 /night
Extra vehicle or trailer$10 /day
Plus tax. Rates include two people, one RV and one tow vehicle, and Wi-Fi. Sites are assigned by type on arrival; specific sites aren’t guaranteed.
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) 247-3853.
Typical July afternoon
Durango85°
Phoenix107°
Mountain summers: 22° cooler than Phoenix in July, with cool nights.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why RVers stay here.
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Site types
From $71 a night, plus tax.
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Rates & policies
Deposits, pets, check-in and camp rules.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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United Campground of Durango is a family-owned campground on the Animas River at the north edge of town, with RV and tent sites. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad runs through the property, and a city trolley stop sits at the top of the drive. It’s open May 1 to October 15.
Best for
- Train fans: the steam train passes right by the sites.
- RVers who want to be close to town, with a trolley stop at the gate.
- Families: heated pool, store and grassy tent area.
- Budget-minded travelers: water and electric sites from $71.
Consider this
- Sites are tight and close to neighbors.
- Road and train noise.
- Strict rules: no wood fires, no generators, no washing vehicles or bikes, two dogs max.
- The one-night deposit isn’t refundable.
Summer in Durango
Typical July afternoon
85°
Durango
Durango (NOAA station)
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
22 degrees cooler than Phoenix, with nights near 53°. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
Rates depend on the hookups and the site type, plus tax. These are the campground’s published 2026 rates.
Tent site $52/night
Shaded tent sites in their own area.
Water & electric $71/night
Use the dump station on the way out.
Full hookup back-in $76/night
Sewer, water and 30 amp.
Full hookup pull-thru $89/night
The only sites with 50 amp.
Nightly$71–$89RV sites, plus tax
Deposit1 night, non-refundablePer week for long stays; every night on holidays
Check-inNoonOut by 11 a.m.
Quiet hours10 p.m.–8 a.m.Mountain Time
GeneratorsNot allowedAt any time
FiresPropane onlyNo wood fires; propane and charcoal grills OK
PetsUp to 2 dogsLeashed; not below the tracks or in the tent area
Guests2 includedExtra people (10+) $10 a night
Vehicles1 includedExtras $10 a day, space permitting
SeasonMay 1–Oct 15Pool Memorial Day–Labor Day
Checked against durangorv.com on October 7, 2026. Rates are subject to change; see the campground’s website or call (970) 247-3853 for the latest rates. A one-night deposit is required and isn’t refundable.
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? Only the pull-thrus have 50 amp.
- Can I get a site near the tracks? Front-row sites have the train view; sites aren’t guaranteed.
- Is the pool open? Memorial Day to Labor Day.
- What will my total be? Extra people 10 and older are $10 a night, plus tax.
- Where do I park a trailer or second car? Extras are $10 a day, if there’s space.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: May 1–Oct 15
Ready for a Durango trip by RV?
Watch the steam train roll by, ride the trolley into town and cool off in the pool. Call the campground 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 campground photos come from United Campground of Durango, with our thanks. Video: Camp Colorado on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Mike McBey (Durango & Silverton train; CC BY 2.0), Frans-Banja Mulder (Main Avenue; CC BY 3.0), the National Park Service (Aztec Ruins; public domain) and Tobi 87 (Cliff Palace; CC BY-SA 4.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Alpen Rose RV Park, Westerly RV Park and JW Durango Riverside Resort. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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