Royal Gorge

Reviews

Turtle Rock campground continues to impress with its beautiful views of the Arkansas River and Collegiate Peaks, clean and level campsites, and well-maintained vault toilets. The location remains excellent for outdoor activities including climbing, hiking, rafting, and river play. Visitors note a long but well-maintained dirt access road that may be challenging for low clearance vehicles.

Beautiful views of Arkansas River and Collegiate Peaks

Clean vault restrooms and level campsites

Close to town and diverse outdoor activities including climbing, hiking, rafting, and river access

Quiet and peaceful with excellent opportunities for stargazing

Long dirt access road not recommended for low clearance vehicles

Apple Maps directions may be inaccurate; follow official campground directions

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Melinda S

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Reviewed a month ago

Such an amazing spot! Views were so amazing, and sites were great and spacious! Toilets were clean and stocked with plenty of TP.

Mark M

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Reviewed a month ago

I put all my stats into the reservation window and it said I could fit. I could not and had to leave to find a place on BLM land before night fall. Tried several times to cancel and got errors. Disappointed after driving from Michigan to visit my son.

Scott H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

So close to an outdoor music venue that you can literally feel the bass well after quiet hours. Sites are all on top of each other. Accusatory campground host on top of that. Try somewhere else.

Monica R

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Perfect for a weekend getaway near BV. Clean bathrooms and nearby trails.

Emily M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The site next to us allows up to20 people. Luckily there were only 4! Great experience.

Hilary S

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Pros: Lovely campground. Port a Potties were spotless, the cleanest I have ever being in with lots of toilet paper and sanitizer. There is a lovely hike that you can access from the campground. Cons: 1. Website incorrectly shows this campground as in the "Royal Gorge", it is not. This campground is in Buena Vista. 2. No dumpster. So you have to bring all your garbage with you, which usually is not the case when you pay for the campground. 3. No water also.

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Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in Royal Gorge.