I'll start with the good: Beautiful scenery…read moreQuiet night This rv resort (if that's what you call it), is not big rig friendly. If you have a large rv, I would suggest somewhere else. The lots are uneven and it's VERY difficult to get in and out of t

When I made the reservation in July, I spoke to a very pleasant person who lives in Texas. Black…read moreBear RV is now owned by a company in Texas and staff is not on-site. Via e-mail, we were asked for info about our rig, and sent a link to complete a waiver. The e-mail stated a noon check-in time and had no further info about the check-in process. We provided the rig info and signed the waiver. The day before arriving in August, we were sent numerous text messages about a form, and the need to provide info about our rig. The text messages had check-in as Noon in one sentence, and check-in as 3:30 in another sentence. We called, got a nice person who spoke limited English. We were able to determine that they had received the form, but that they needed our rig information. Provided that again. She told us our site #'s, and said we would get a text with codes and check-in information. On the day of arrival, we got a text with the WIFI password and no further information. When we arrived, we could not find an office or staff. They Info on yelp states that there is a gift shop and boutique on site. That must have been when it was still owned by "Pamela". We finally saw a small sign with the instructions to just go to our site. About 1/2 hour after we arrived, a pleasant person stopped by with her infant to let us know she was the on-site manager, and to give us the code for the dumpster. She provided no further information or assistance. Sites 1-6 are COMPLETELY different than the website photos and the reviews, which were written a few years back when someone named Pamela owned and ran the property. These sites are VERY narrow. It took our friend multiple manipulations to pull in with his 5th wheel. These sites have no room for chairs or tables to sit outside. There was an old picnic table perched on the slope between sites 4 and 5. Significant literal trash at sites 1-4. A dead bird, dead vegetation, sewage pipes without caps, intense sewage smell. Very low water pressure. Unkempt weeds and sticker burr plants at our site, those next to us, and most of the places to walk the dogs. Buildings and grounds were trashy, run-down, dirty. We were traveling through for one night. We would strongly discourage others from staying here.

Bighorn Park in Coaldale, CO was a great place to stay. It has RV accommodations and hookups,…read moremotel and cabins. There is also a separate showering space adjacent to the RV park. We stayed in a cabin, friends were in the motel, and RV park. All within close proximity so we could walk to each others site. While very rustic, they were very clean. Cabin was complete with two separate bedrooms, a kitchen (including all utensils and coffee pot), bathroom and living space. Incuded was shampoo, conditioner, soap, dish soap, coffee, dish rags, kitchen towels, bath towels, wash rags and a swamp cooler for air conditioning. It even had a crock pot as well as your basic pots and pans. Full sized refrigerator with freezer. Stove and oven. The motel rooms were about the same, less the separate bedrooms, kitchen and living space. It also has an outdoor pool and a commons area. The owners, Aaron and Brenda, couldn't have been any nicer or more accommodating. It is right off the highway, easy to find. A stream runs through the back of the property offering a scenic view. Would definitely stay there again.

I love this place! Perfect location for all attractions and civilization! Owners are friendly, and…read moreyour short term neighbors are all kind. Beautiful scenery of the river and mountain backdrop!

Just spent the weekend here for the 1st time...it won't be the last. Already picking out more…read moreweekends to reserve for the summer. The location is great, love the trees and shade. It is quiet and peaceful. Can't wait for our next visit.

The bathroom was locked when I arrived. There was no indication on the website or in the…read moreconfirmation email that the bathrooms would be locked or that a code would be emailed on the morning of my arrival or that the campground would be unstaffed on the day I arrived which was Monday. I knocked on the private residence and disturbed the renter, who also did not know the code. My 10pm phone call went straight to voicemail. My text was unanswered. I had to drive to Salida to make the phone call and send the text, since my phone doesn't work in Howard. The response I received to my complaint was an email assuring me the code was provided.

This is the absolutely best kept secret. This campground has over 50 RV spots and you would think…read moreyou are the only one there. The sites are positioned so well and the staff is the BEST! From the minute you arrive until you pull out to leave they are friendly, willing to help or answer any questions you may have and the river, oh the river! You can fish right from the campground or grab a tube and float down the length of the property and get out and do it all again! Already booked for next year. Happy Camping Y'all!

Beautiful, quiet and well maintained campground right on the river. We stayed at site 10 with…read moreaccess to the river from our site. Staff/Owners very pleasant and helpful. We will be back next year!

Brad could not have been more gracious and accommodating. Very nice, well maintained and good size…read moresites. Highly recommend!!

RV sites right on the river. Beautiful & quiet (off the highway). Would recommend for families…read morepassing through!

I don't typically leave reviews, but you've got to be warned. This place was a dump. Bathrooms…read morewere filthy and insect filled. My guess would be never cleaned either. Campsite had broken crap everywhere, picnic table had a huge hole in it, campfire had old rusty grill parts in it.

mixed feelings about this campground, we had one of the double cabins close to the river, which was…read morebasically a box with a bed and electricity. No private bathroom or running water or sink.. I'm not sure where the money goes This campground earns because they sure don't put it into the upkeep of their grounds. Deteriorating picnic tables, burned out campfire rings, dirty exterior of cabins, broken patio furniture, dock with uneven curling boards, dog poop everywhere along the river.... the bridge crossing over to the tent side of the campground seemed to be stable. And several mornings there was no toilet paper in the bathroom, also not sure why you would want to carpet a campground bathroom, but there is carpet . Highway 50 runs right next to the campground so you hear traffic, the river is beautiful and clean. I would seek another campground in the area before I stayed at Sweetwater again

This is the closest park service campground to Salida which makes it super sweet!…read more I reserved site 21 online, which was like $28/night. However, if you just show up, other sites that are available are only $18/night. I wish I would have waited to reserve, but at least you can drive here and know by reserving early that you have a place to sleep! You also need to pay a daily state park fee, unless you have a yearly pass. (this is in addition to the campground fee) Our site was right on the river, and even though this campground is right off the main road into town or into Big Horn Sheep Canyon, when the sun sets, you will not really hear the cars and trucks going by due to the sounds of the river. It was very high when we visited. At night, depending on your site, and if you are in a tent or camper, you may see a bright light shining from a business across the street. Not to worry, as you will still be able to see a night sky of amazingly beautiful stars! It was cool to be hanging out after a long day and see people rafting down the river. The sites are pretty open, and there are only a few with shade. However, there is plenty of parking, and most people were pretty respectful. There are people camping out on the other side of the river, which was a little sketchy and strange. They didn't do anything weird when we were there, but it was a little uncomfortable. However, since I had my dog, and there were other campers nearby, I felt safe. The one recommendation I have is that they use sand or dirt trucked in for their tent pad areas. They currently have gravel! Gravel is useless with a tent, as my tent stakes could not find secure footing in the ground. I then tried to pitch the tent next to the tent pad area in the dirt, and the dirt was rock solid! I then realized why there were so many large stones in the tent pad area. I used these to help my tent stay grounded and upright for the two days and nights we were there. (When we were there, there was a truck coming into the campground area in the morning and dropping off dirt in a big gully. ) The port-a-pots were the cleanest I have ever seen!

Inconvenient, but serviceable. We had campsite 24 - which…read moreis close enough to hear the river, but not close enough to drown out the constant sound of cars passing on highway 50. The tent pad barely fit our 6 person tent, so keep that in mind if you're camping with family or friends. When the wind blows in from the west, you'll get to enjoy the sickly sweet smell of pit potties. But the biggest problem was the wind. I suspect it's not always this windy, but it was like trying to camp in a wind tunnel. And getting a fire started was a challenge which took three adults blocking the wind just to get it started. Also, we were very concerned about how close the burn pit was to the local plants. There are already several wildfires blazing in CO as I write this, and we didn't want to be the cause of another. This meant we had to extra diligent in watching our fire. A situation that was helped by the fact that the grill grate would lay right on top of the foliage if you let go of it. So if you are just needing a place to sleep, this will work. But if you want a pleasant camping experience, I recommend you look at Hecla Junction Campground or O'Haver Lake Campground

This was a lovely KOA to stay at on our way around Colorado. Beautiful views. Very friendly staff…read more Kids loved playing on train, playground, & gaga ball pit. Great place to go explore area from with nearby Cripple Creek, Victor gold mines, & Pikes Peak not too far away. Nice location tucked away from noise. Laundry & shower facilities were great and very clean. Great place to stay! Highly recommend if you are going to the area. It was our favorite of several places we stayed when visiting Colorado.

This is a beautiful campground, nestled in the mountains, very clean and well groomed! The views…read moreare amazing and we were lucky enough to see the aspens turning. All pull through and plenty of parking if you are towing. The staff are so welcoming and helpful! This is a spot I'd definitely put on my list to visit again!

Maybe they were having a bad day, but our experience was awful. We waited 55 minutes for our food…read more The employees acted like we were invisible when we tried to inquire while waiting. Didn't see our waitress for at least 15 minutes after she told us 'Your order is almost ready!' We watched a lady put a to go order in after we had ordered and she got her food way before we did. Finally we got our order. My burger was raw and my bf's onion rings were burned. Unfortunately there's no where else to eat anywhere near here. The manager seemed concerned when we left, offered to 'make it right' but we were already in the car, leaving, and so hungry. What bothered us most was the lack of concern while we were waiting and waiting and waiting. It wasn't even busy.

Day two of Ride the Rockies 2019 began in Gunnison. With 32 miles down and the beastly Monarch Pass…read morelooming large, a quick stop at Tomichi Creek Trading Post was just what I needed to get me up and over the pass. I ordered a small breakfast (one egg and a biscuit with sausage gravy) and coffee. Tasty and warm with friendly and efficient service; a welcome stop I hopped back on my Trek Madone for the 9+ mile and ~ 4,000 ft climb to the summit. If you enjoy small road-side diners, Tomichi Creek is worth checking out. Next time I travel on US-50, I will definitely stop for breakfast or lunch so that I can reminisce about another great day on the bike.

Probably one of the cleanest parks we have been in. Paul is a little abrupt, but a nice person…read more We would stay there again most definitely!

Extremely rude in the phone about a late check in. Maybe don't answer after hours if it's an…read moreinconvenience