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Navajo State Park RV & Campground Guide

Colorado

Located near Arboles, Colorado, this state park opened in 1964, two years after the Navajo Dam's completion. This park is located 41 miles southeast of Durango, 27 miles southwest of Chimney Rock and 244 miles southeast of Pueblo, Colorado, and it welcomes about 300,000 visitors each year. Those visitors often come to play and fish on the 24-square-mile Navajo Lake. The lake is particularly popular among houseboaters, who often dock at the marina. Others come to hike the trails, especially in the fall when the trees often put on a magnificent showing. 

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Weather
Spring 30–64 F
Summer 50–87 F
Fall 40–71 F
Winter 14–42 F
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RV Resorts & Campsites in Navajo State Park

With so much to see and do in and near this state park, you will want to bring your RV. If you do not have your own camper, then rent one on RVshare.com to enjoy the natural beauty and amenities in the area. 

Navajo State Park Campground

Six different campgrounds containing 118 sites are available at Navajo State Park Campground. Rates start at $14 per night, and you will love the double-wide camping spots found in some campgrounds. Camping is allowed year-round at most of these campgrounds, but campers need to be self-contained in the winter. 

• Water hookup: Yes 

• Electrical hookup: Yes 

• Sewer hookup: Yes 

• Wi-Fi: No 

• Pet-friendly: Yes 

• Other amenities: Seasonal restroom with showers, marina, fishing 

Navajo Lake Resort RV Park & Campground

You will love the wide, tree-lined sites at Navajo Lake Resort RV Park & Campground, which is open all year. An outdoor pavilion that can hold up to 60 people is available, and you can rent a gas grill at this campground. Rates start at $35 per night with monthly and seasonal rates available. 

• Water hookup: Yes 

• Electrical hookup: Yes 

• Sewer hookup: Yes 

• Wi-Fi: Yes 

• Pet-friendly: Yes 

• Other amenities: Fish cleaning station, pavilion, kayak rentals 

Ute Campground

Wake up in the morning to the smell of the Ponderosa pines at Ute Campground. This campground is located within San Juan National Forest where some free dispersal camping is available, but most sites cost about $20 per night. Climb the hill just behind this campground to see the pinnacles of the Chimney Rock Archaeological Area. 

• Water hookup: Yes 

• Electrical hookup: Yes 

• Sewer hookup: Yes 

• Wi-Fi: No 

• Pet-friendly: Yes 

• Other amenities: Historic sites, scenic drives 

Lake Capote Recreation Area

Get your bait at the Lake Capote Recreation Area bait shop and enjoy fishing at this 400-acre facility owned by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Rates start at $18 per night with weekly rates available, but note that this campground is only open Thursday through Saturday from September through April. However, it is open seven days a week the rest of the year. 

• Water hookup: Yes 

• Electrical hookup: Yes 

• Sewer hookup: Yes 

• Wi-Fi: No 

• Pet-friendly: Yes 

• Other amenities: Bait shop, lake, fishing 

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Navajo State Park

Inside Navajo State Park

Powerboats, personal watercraft, sailboats, and sailboards are all popular ways to explore the lake at Navajo State Park. Bring along your mountain bike to enjoy the trails with their views of the Sambrito Wetlands area, Windsurf Beach, the lake, and the San Juan River. These trails are also great for hiking in the spring when the sagebrush shrubland and western slope grassland comes alive with many wildflowers. Another popular activity is fishing, which is often superb for catfish, crappie, large-mouth bass and small-mouth bass in shallow water. Anglers heading to deeper water often catch Kokanee salmon, northern pike, and many varieties of trout. 

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How to Get to
Navajo State Park

Navajo State Park can easily be reached from Arboles, Colorado. Take County Road 982 south for about 1.5 miles, and the park’s entrance will be on your left. 

Entering Navajo State Park

Navajo State Park is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily for day use. Office hours may vary according to the season. 

Navajo State Park Per vehicle : $9.0

Navajo State Park Annual pass : $80.0

This state park located on the New Mexico border in Southwestern Colorado has many things to offer. If you have spent time exploring this park, post about it on your social media feed and tell us what you liked doing here. Be sure to tag RVshare in your post. You can also send your photos and stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured on our blog.

Frequently Asked Questions About Navajo State Park

What is the best time of year to visit Navajo State Park?

People visit Navajo State Park all year, even in winter. But the favorite time for people to visit is in the fall when the trees along the hiking trails and lake burst with color.

What is the climate of Navajo State Park?

Located in southwest Colorado, Navajo State Park has a climate that requires plenty of layers during the fall and spring seasons because temperatures change quickly. Summer is pleasant, with highs in the 70s, but be prepared for bone-chilling winters.

What kind of wildlife can be found in Navajo State Park?

The wildlife of Navajo State Park is diverse. You'll find many different species of snakes, lizards, and frogs, as well as screech owls, wild turkeys, elk, red foxes, black bears, and mountain lions.

Are there designated RV camping spots in Navajo State Park?

There are six campgrounds at the park, with 118 sites combined. Some of the campsites are double-wide spots, and they each include full hookups available. During the winter, services might be limited.

Do you have to reserve a camping spot at Navajo State Park and what is the cost?

Reserving a camping spot at Navajo State Park is recommended. It's a popular park, and spaces fill up quickly in the summer. Rates at the park's campground start at $14 per night.