We arrived at The Views RV Park with our 16’ Fiber Stream rattling behind us, ready for a bit of peace after days of open road. Dolores, Colorado, isn’t the type of place that shouts at you — it whispers its charm until you start to feel it in your bones.
The moment we pulled off the highway and caught sight of those endless views, I knew we’d found something different. It’s like nature decided to show off, with desert mesas meeting jagged mountains, all under a sky so big it could swallow you whole.
And that’s exactly what we were looking for.
About The Views RV Park
The Views RV Park in Dolores has that sweet mix of solitude and convenience. You’ve got full hookup sites starting around $60 per night, with options for both pull-through and back-in spaces.
If you’re more of a tent camper or want to try out one of their cabins, they’ve got you covered too.
The park offers clean restrooms, hot showers, free Wi-Fi, and a laundry room — the essentials after a few dusty days on the road. Plus, you’ll find an onsite store stocked with snacks, firewood, and any camping gear you might’ve forgotten.
For the outdoor lovers, there are hiking and biking trails that take off right from the park, so you don’t even need to leave to get a little adventure in.
Our Personal Experience at The Views RV Park and Campground
As temps start to cool and leaves begin to change, we wanted to make our way to the mountains of Colorado for the fall. Heading from Moab, Mesa Verde National Park seemed like the perfect spot to begin our autumn explorations!
After a quick Campendium search, we stumble upon The Views RV Park & Campground – a recently opened, rustic retreat located in Dolores, Colorado.
Location: Dolores, Colorado
GPS: 37.4891, -108.5944
Date / Temp: We camped here for 5 nights in early September, and the temperatures were mild, with daytime highs in the 80s and nights in the 50s.
Amenities: The Views RV Park offers spacious, full hookup sites and pristine bathrooms. There’s a laundry room onsite, as well. Our favorite feature was the authentic “campground vibe” with full hookup amenities.
The park also offers two glamping tents, and these are the real deal! They’re large, charming and have decks with mountain views.
Wifi / Cell: We received a strong 4G LTE signal with both AT&T and T-Mobile. The park has free wifi as well. We were able to log on and use it easily, but for heavy data consumption, we used our AT&T hotspot.
Noise: The Views was one of the most peaceful RV parks we’ve visited in quite a while. With spacious sites and lots of trees, we weren’t bothered once by guests or traffic.
Grocery / Errands: Downtown Dolores is only 6 miles away, but it doesn’t offer much in regards to running errands. Cortez (12 miles) had all the shopping and services we needed to complete our checklist of chores.
Dog Friendly: This park is dog friendly. There’s a lot of room to walk our pup around the park and to play fetch at our site. Having full hookups here, we felt comforted knowing our pup was cool while we were away.
Entertainment: Mesa Verde is the big attraction in the area – there’s tons of hiking and history in the National Park. If you’re into antique shopping and cafe-eating, downtown Dolores has a few blocks worth strolling around. Also, right across the street is the McPhee Reservoir – a perfect spot for water sports.
Would We Visit The Views RV Park Again?
Absolutely. The Views RV Park gave us exactly what we were looking for: a peaceful basecamp with killer scenery and all the essentials covered. It’s the kind of spot where you can unwind after a day of exploring without feeling too far removed from the adventure.
Whether it’s for another trip to Mesa Verde, or just to enjoy more of those insane sunsets, we’d park the Fiber Stream here again in a heartbeat.
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What a wonderful area this is, I could spend months exploring and never get more than a hundred mile from camp.
One easily overlooked treasure would be the Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum.
http://notahdineh.com/index.html
I especially loved the large display of Native flutes they have for sale there.