RV travelers seeking full hookups and river access will find Outdoorsy Bayfield positioned along open terrain near the water in this southwestern Colorado town. The campground accommodates rigs up to 65 feet with electric, water, and sewer connections at each site, plus amenities including WiFi hotspots, showers, and a dump station.
Sites vary considerably in spacing and privacy. Some reviewers note cramped conditions with limited room for tow vehicles, while others describe well-spaced sites with grass areas and shade trees. The most desirable spots back directly up to the private lake, though these fill quickly. Highway 160 runs nearby, creating consistent road noise that some campers mask with air conditioning fans. Motion sensors in the bathhouse can be unreliable, so bringing a headlamp proves helpful for nighttime visits.
The property features walking trails and open areas for pets, with Gene S. noting there are "plenty of walking trails and areas to run with the pups." Access roads can be rough, requiring careful navigation for larger rigs. The location serves as a convenient stopping point 20 miles from Durango, with camping near Bayfield offering additional options for those exploring the Four Corners region.
Staff availability at check-in varies, and the facility operates seasonally despite some directory listings suggesting year-round operation.
Description
Outdoorsy’s Bayfield campground is set in the splendor of southwestern Colorado and features riverside RV camping and luxury glamping tents. Set among 36 beautiful acres in a park-like setting, the pet-friendly destination offers access to fishing, hiking trails and the wonders of the San Juan mountain range and its 1.8 million acres of wilderness. The campground is also 20 minutes from the cultural attractions of historic downtown Durango and within walking distance of Bayfield on the Los Pinos River.
Guests and their pets can relax in the comforts and refinement of air conditioned luxury glamping tents or enjoy the convenience of pull-through and back-in RV sites with full or partial hookups (including 30 or 50 amp electric).
Amenities include:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Large off-leash dog run
- Fully stocked Camp store
- On-site catch and release fishing (without license)
- Laundry facilities
- Bathhouse and shower facilities
- Outdoor games (corn hole, volleyball, bocce, basketball hoop)
- E-bike & SUP rentals
- 9 hole disc golf course
- Community fire pits
- Gear rentals (Fishing rods, Stand up paddleboards, etc.)
- Large open green space
- Walking paths
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
RV ParkOutdoorsy Bayfield is located in Colorado
Directions
FROM DURANGO (18 miles west) - Head east on US Highway 160 toward Pagosa Springs (apprix 18 miles) - Look for Outdoorsy Bayfield on the left side of the highway - Our entrance is 1/4 mile west of the junction of US-160 and County Road 501 FROM PAGOSA SPRINGS (47 miles east) - Head west on US Highway 160 toward Durango - Look for Outdoorsy Bayfield on the right side of the highway - Our entrance is 1/4 mile west of the junction of US-160 and County Road 501
Address
41743 U.S. 160
Bayfield, CO 81122
Coordinates
37.23024991 N
107.60696136 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 38 usersLast on 4/2/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 24 usersLast on 4/2/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 21 usersLast on 4/2/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 38 usersLast on 4/2/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 24 usersLast on 4/2/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 21 usersLast on 4/2/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 1 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 14 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 3 hrs 25 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 4 hrs 22 min from Grand Junction, CO




