Outback RV

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Eight pull-through sites arranged in a single row create the entire layout at Outback RV, a gravel lot campground positioned on Road L outside Cortez. The setup eliminates front and rear neighbors, giving each site unobstructed sightlines toward Mesa Verde National Park on one side and BLM land on the other. Sites accommodate rigs up to 45 feet with full hookups including 20/30/50 amp electric service.

"FHU had no issues, even water pressure was good," reports Erin H., who extended a planned three-night stay into two months. The property operates seasonally from April through September, with reservations opening each January. Covered pavilions house picnic tables between buddy-style sites, while end sites get their own individual pavilions. Daily trash pickup and minimal lighting support the no-frills approach.

Phil's World trail system sits roughly 100 yards from the entrance, providing immediate access to hiking and biking routes. Mesa Verde National Park requires just a 10-minute drive, while Cortez supplies groceries and services within eight minutes. The unpaved final approach road remains manageable for larger rigs, though some traffic noise from Road L carries during daytime hours.

Weekly and monthly rates reduce the $35 nightly fee for extended stays. The campground works best for self-contained units seeking utility hookups without traditional campground amenities like restrooms or showers.

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Location

RV Park

Outback RV is located in Colorado

Coordinates

37.38099552 N
108.4926074 W

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Connectivity

T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 2 users
Last on 4/3/26
Verizon5G
Good Coverage
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Last on 4/3/26
AT&T5G
Excellent Coverage

Connectivity

T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 2 users
Last on 4/3/26
Verizon5G
Good Coverage
Verified by 2 users
Last on 4/3/26
AT&T5G
Excellent Coverage

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Site Types

RV Sites

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Reservable
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Alcohol
Pets

For Vehicles

Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

Contact

General Info

Reservations

+19705604754

Drive Time

1 hr 22 min from Farmington, NM
3 hrs 33 min from Grand Junction, CO
4 hrs 2 min from Albuquerque, NM
4 hrs 20 min from Santa Fe, NM

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Visitors often highlighted the spacious level sites, friendly owner Bill, and excellent location near Mesa Verde. Many campers appreciated the no-frills approach with full hookups and peaceful setting for exploring area attractions.

Erin H.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 8, 2024

This place is amazing

OUTBACK RV

Cortez, CO

37.38128210,-108.49380530

6,337’ elev

Stay 7/24-9/24, Site#3

I almost hate to write this review as with only 8 spots I don't want it to get so busy we can't get a reservation!

On it's surface the description may not sound like much, gravel parking lot, no‘park type’ amenities etc., but it is truly amazing here. If you're looking for pickle ball courts, pools and crowds, this probably isn't the place for you. If you're looking for the closest thing to boondocking with FHUs and the nicest owners, this is it!

So what makes it so special?

With only 8 spots in a center row, there is no one in front or behind blocking your view. We had Point Lookout, Lone Cone, and Knife Edge of Mesa Verde NP out our front window, high desert BLM out our rear window, and Sleeping Ute Mtn. out our campside windows.

Minimal lighting makes Dark Sky stargazing amazing!

We had views everywhere, gorgeous sunsets and wildlife of some sort every morning and evening. The owner, Bill, passes through daily for trash pickup and is a wealth of information on things to do locally. His wife Judy even shared some of the garden harvest with us. All this is before even mentioning everything there is to do within 100yds to 30m of this centralized location.

About the Park:

Open Seasonally April- September, reservations open in January.

NO OTA Channels but a Clear sky for DISH/Starlink and Verizon(3b without a booster).

8 LONG level gravel pull through sites that are very well maintained… great for longer 5th wheels, large motorhomes with cargo trailers, double tows, or new RVers not wanting to back in after a long day of travel.

Sites are set up Buddy Style, but are well spaced and have a picnic table in a covered pavillion on cement pad between sites. End spots have their own Pavillion.

Daily trash pickup. Fire pit, Horseshoe pit, and large covered communal table in a centralized location.

FHU had no issues, even water pressure was good.

No bathroom/shower ammenities, so only self contained units permitted.

It's close enough to 160 to be easily accessible for an overnight, but far enough to not hear it. Road L gets some traffic, but quites down at night. There is a racetrack on 160 that you might hear on Friday& Saturdays during race season, but it wasn't bad. We slept with the windows open most nights with no issues.

Roads in are good till the last unpaved bit. The unpaved road is good, just a little bump at the transition. No overhead obstacles for us taller rigs.

Discounts available on weekly and monthly stays make it a good deal for spending some time exploring the area.

Area Attractions: Phil's World hiking/biking/ATV trails is maybe 100yds from the entrance. Mesa Verde NP is a 10min drive, Canyons of the Ancients visitor center is about 20min, Yucca House about 30min, town of Cortez about 8 min, Delores about 25min, and Durango about 35min(where you can take the Silverton Train). We spent 2 months here and still didn't see everything!

The BLM land behind us presented a show of wildlife every morning/evening and plenty of hiking. Deer almost daily. Our neighbor spent his evenings walking the land scouting ruins which are pretty much everywhere around here.

Several stores in Cortez… City Market, Safeway, Walmart, Autozone, O’Reillys, well stocked liquor store, several fast foods and some really great resturants. Definitely try The Wigglin Pig and Once Upon A Sandwich. Great RV repair shop in Mancos, about 15m away, Kodiak RV. They offer mobile tech services as well. Free dump at the Maverick if you're boondocking in the area. Cortez Maverick is much easier than the Durango Maverick to maneuver for dumping.

Farmer's Market in Cortez on Saturdays in season.

Fiesta Twin has$5.00 movies on Tuesdays, new releases.

Laundromat by the Subway is the most economical.

Large Rec Center in town with day passes.

This park was an unexpected gem we found when the high heat this summer nixed

some of our boondocking plans. What was supposed to be a 3nt stay, turned into 2 months.

We would definitely stay here again…. Probably next summer😀

NOTE: Site#’s are in reverse order from entrance.#8 closest to the entrance,#1 furthest. Even# sites have their nose facing BLM and rear facing Mesa Verde NP.

Odd# sites have their nose facing Mesa Verde NP, and their rear facing BLM.

Site3

Month of VisitAugust

PJ M.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 5, 2023

Great spot near Cortez

I attempted to camp in San Juan National Forest but had trouble finding a spot with clearance for Starlink. Ended up coming here as a backup.

Owners are super friendly and happy to provide information about the area.

There's probably about a dozen sites & they're huge and very level. There's a couple covered pavilions with picnic tables which separate the sites, other than that it's mostly just a massive gravel lot. Everything is new and well maintained. Great views of Mesa Verde.

Overall, this is just a great no-frills FHU park for an awesome price. Nothing you don't need, everything you do. Definitely will be back next time I'm in the area!

Forgot to take pictures, my bad.

Site3

Month of VisitJune

Kara W.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2022

Friendly, Spacious, Fair

We really enjoyed our stay at Outback. Bill is very friendly and helpful. He offers lots of reading materials for things you can do around the area. The lot itself is very pretty and quiet. We were looking for an affordable and easy stay in between city parks, and we were very pleased with what we got. The location is perfect for both Phil’s World and Mesa Verde. We would absolutely stay here again

Site2

Month of VisitMay

Mark

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 22, 2021

Small, laid back campground with full hookups

This is a small campground, only 8 sites, outside of Cortez, CO with easy access to Mesa Verde National Park and to Cortez for supplies. It is a gravel lot with each site being a pull through; big rig friendly (45'x75'). There are shared covered picnic tables. Full hookups with 20/30/50 electric. We had good AT&T cell coverage. The property is surrounded by BLM land and close to Phil's World with bike trails. It is centrally located for all of the areas attractions: Mesa Verde, Canyons of the Ancients, Hovenweep, Telluride, Durango (Durango to Silverton scenic train). There are weekly and monthly rates which reduces the nightly rate. The owner, Bill, was very nice and even stopped by with local brochures and maps. We will definitely stop here again when out this way.

Month of VisitOctober