4.9
National Forest
#10
Black Hawk, Colorado
Campground in Colorado.
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About Sunshine
Federal campground in Colorado.
Nestled in the heart of Colorado's stunning landscape, Sunshine National Forest offers RV campers an authentic escape into nature's embrace. This beautiful destination combines accessibility with genuine wilderness character, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking to disconnect from daily life while still enjoying the comforts of their RV home.
The forest setting provides a peaceful backdrop for your camping adventure, with towering trees and natural scenery that changes beautifully with the seasons. Whether you're visiting during the vibrant wildflower season of summer, the golden aspens of fall, or the crisp clarity of spring, you'll find the Colorado landscape both rejuvenating and inspiring. The elevation and mountain air create a refreshing environment perfect for those looking to escape lower altitude heat and urban congestion.
Colorado's outdoor recreation opportunities are legendary, and Sunshine's location provides excellent access to hiking trails ranging from gentle forest walks to more challenging mountain adventures. The region is also popular with fishing enthusiasts, mountain bikers, and photographers who come to capture the stunning vistas and wildlife. Nearby towns offer charming dining options, local shops, and supplies, ensuring you can stock up on whatever you need while maintaining that remote camping feel.
The area appeals to a diverse range of RV travelers. Families appreciate the safe, nature-focused environment where children can explore and develop an appreciation for the outdoors. Retired travelers find it a perfect home base for extended stays, with enough natural beauty and activities to keep them engaged throughout their visit. Adventure seekers use it as a jumping-off point for exploring Colorado's extensive trail systems and scenic byways.
The highly rated reputation speaks to the quality experience visitors consistently enjoy here. With a solid 4.7-star rating from over 700 reviews, Sunshine National Forest has earned the trust and enthusiasm of countless RV camping enthusiasts who return season after season. It's the kind of destination that becomes a favorite on the RV travel circuit.
The forest setting provides a peaceful backdrop for your camping adventure, with towering trees and natural scenery that changes beautifully with the seasons. Whether you're visiting during the vibrant wildflower season of summer, the golden aspens of fall, or the crisp clarity of spring, you'll find the Colorado landscape both rejuvenating and inspiring. The elevation and mountain air create a refreshing environment perfect for those looking to escape lower altitude heat and urban congestion.
Colorado's outdoor recreation opportunities are legendary, and Sunshine's location provides excellent access to hiking trails ranging from gentle forest walks to more challenging mountain adventures. The region is also popular with fishing enthusiasts, mountain bikers, and photographers who come to capture the stunning vistas and wildlife. Nearby towns offer charming dining options, local shops, and supplies, ensuring you can stock up on whatever you need while maintaining that remote camping feel.
The area appeals to a diverse range of RV travelers. Families appreciate the safe, nature-focused environment where children can explore and develop an appreciation for the outdoors. Retired travelers find it a perfect home base for extended stays, with enough natural beauty and activities to keep them engaged throughout their visit. Adventure seekers use it as a jumping-off point for exploring Colorado's extensive trail systems and scenic byways.
The highly rated reputation speaks to the quality experience visitors consistently enjoy here. With a solid 4.7-star rating from over 700 reviews, Sunshine National Forest has earned the trust and enthusiasm of countless RV camping enthusiasts who return season after season. It's the kind of destination that becomes a favorite on the RV travel circuit.
4.7
Rating
701
Reviews
Park Details
Tips & Tricks
Book Early
Ouray is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Check-in Time
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
Local Weather
Colorado weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Ouray.
Explore the Area
Don't miss local attractions near Ouray. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Sunshine Reviews
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N V
Mar 18, 2026
5.0
Google Review by N V
Very well organized and clean park. Restrooms and showers were spotless. Full hookups at all RV sites which are level. Easy to get all size RVs parked here. Propane refill on site at very competitive cost. There's also full laundry facilities provided, along with a nice outdoor seating area/fireplace and a little putting green. The owners had A+ communication, we even had a call before we arrived... Very well organized and clean park. Restrooms and showers were spotless. Full hookups at all RV sites which are level. Easy to get all size RVs parked here. Propane refill on site at very competitive cost. There's also full laundry facilities provided, along with a nice outdoor seating area/fireplace and a little putting green. The owners had A+ communication, we even had a call before we arrived to let us know of freeze warning for the night. Very convenient and safe stopover in Alamosa - we will certainly stay here again without hesitation. This is how quality parks are done.
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N V
Mar 18, 2026
5.0
Google Review by N V
Very well organized and clean park. Restrooms and showers were spotless. Full hookups at all RV sites which are level. Easy to get all size RVs parked here. Propane refill on site at very competitive cost. There's also full laundry facilities provided, along with a nice outdoor seating area/fireplace and a little putting green. The owners had A+ communication, we even had a call before we arrived... Very well organized and clean park. Restrooms and showers were spotless. Full hookups at all RV sites which are level. Easy to get all size RVs parked here. Propane refill on site at very competitive cost. There's also full laundry facilities provided, along with a nice outdoor seating area/fireplace and a little putting green. The owners had A+ communication, we even had a call before we arrived to let us know of freeze warning for the night. Very convenient and safe stopover in Alamosa - we will certainly stay here again without hesitation. This is how quality parks are done.
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David Sites
Mar 18, 2026
5.0
Google Review by David Sites
This was my second time staying here, just one night each time. Park is very clean and neat and very secure with a coded electric gate for access. It has a very nice new coded access community room with bathrooms with shower stalls, very well kept. Within easy walking distance of downtown restaurants and shops. Easy pull through sites.
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David Sites
Mar 18, 2026
5.0
Google Review by David Sites
This was my second time staying here, just one night each time. Park is very clean and neat and very secure with a coded electric gate for access. It has a very nice new coded access community room with bathrooms with shower stalls, very well kept. Within easy walking distance of downtown restaurants and shops. Easy pull through sites.
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Rush Durkin
Mar 18, 2026
5.0
Google Review by Rush Durkin
Very professional, secure, and comfortable RV Park. Security throughout park effectively thought through and efficiently implemented. I especially liked the nice quality walk path to far end of RV Park that had security gate to easily access Alamosa downtown restaurants and amenities.Whenever in area, no doubt would be a repeat customer to this RV park. Very clean and meticulously maintained. Paid... Very professional, secure, and comfortable RV Park. Security throughout park effectively thought through and efficiently implemented. I especially liked the nice quality walk path to far end of RV Park that had security gate to easily access Alamosa downtown restaurants and amenities.Whenever in area, no doubt would be a repeat customer to this RV park. Very clean and meticulously maintained. Paid mid 50’s for one night stay and got great quality in return. As have paid much more for lot less, always feel good when the Cost/Benefit spot on as Cool Sunshine was for me!
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Rush Durkin
Mar 18, 2026
5.0
Google Review by Rush Durkin
Very professional, secure, and comfortable RV Park. Security throughout park effectively thought through and efficiently implemented. I especially liked the nice quality walk path to far end of RV Park that had security gate to easily access Alamosa downtown restaurants and amenities.Whenever in area, no doubt would be a repeat customer to this RV park. Very clean and meticulously maintained. Paid... Very professional, secure, and comfortable RV Park. Security throughout park effectively thought through and efficiently implemented. I especially liked the nice quality walk path to far end of RV Park that had security gate to easily access Alamosa downtown restaurants and amenities.Whenever in area, no doubt would be a repeat customer to this RV park. Very clean and meticulously maintained. Paid mid 50’s for one night stay and got great quality in return. As have paid much more for lot less, always feel good when the Cost/Benefit spot on as Cool Sunshine was for me!
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Susan Smith
Mar 18, 2026
5.0
Google Review by Susan Smith
Very nice place. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great common room with TV. Bathrooms and showers very nice. Laundry room also nice and appreciate it only being $2 a load instead of what other campgrounds charge. Fitness room, covered patio area and putting green are added pluses. Very glad to have WiFi for catching up on laptop work and being able to stream in our camper. Can tell the owners rea... Very nice place. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great common room with TV. Bathrooms and showers very nice. Laundry room also nice and appreciate it only being $2 a load instead of what other campgrounds charge. Fitness room, covered patio area and putting green are added pluses. Very glad to have WiFi for catching up on laptop work and being able to stream in our camper. Can tell the owners really want to make this a nice RV park.
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Susan Smith
Mar 18, 2026
5.0
Google Review by Susan Smith
Very nice place. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great common room with TV. Bathrooms and showers very nice. Laundry room also nice and appreciate it only being $2 a load instead of what other campgrounds charge. Fitness room, covered patio area and putting green are added pluses. Very glad to have WiFi for catching up on laptop work and being able to stream in our camper. Can tell the owners rea... Very nice place. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great common room with TV. Bathrooms and showers very nice. Laundry room also nice and appreciate it only being $2 a load instead of what other campgrounds charge. Fitness room, covered patio area and putting green are added pluses. Very glad to have WiFi for catching up on laptop work and being able to stream in our camper. Can tell the owners really want to make this a nice RV park.
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Susan Smith
Mar 18, 2026
5.0
Google Review by Susan Smith
Very nice place. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great common room with TV. Bathrooms and showers very nice. Laundry room also nice and appreciate it only being $2 a load instead of what other campgrounds charge. Fitness room, covered patio area and putting green are added pluses. Very glad to have WiFi for catching up on laptop work and being able to stream in our camper. Can tell the owners rea... Very nice place. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great common room with TV. Bathrooms and showers very nice. Laundry room also nice and appreciate it only being $2 a load instead of what other campgrounds charge. Fitness room, covered patio area and putting green are added pluses. Very glad to have WiFi for catching up on laptop work and being able to stream in our camper. Can tell the owners really want to make this a nice RV park.
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Susan Smith
Mar 18, 2026
5.0
Google Review by Susan Smith
Very nice place. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great common room with TV. Bathrooms and showers very nice. Laundry room also nice and appreciate it only being $2 a load instead of what other campgrounds charge. Fitness room, covered patio area and putting green are added pluses. Very glad to have WiFi for catching up on laptop work and being able to stream in our camper. Can tell the owners rea... Very nice place. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great common room with TV. Bathrooms and showers very nice. Laundry room also nice and appreciate it only being $2 a load instead of what other campgrounds charge. Fitness room, covered patio area and putting green are added pluses. Very glad to have WiFi for catching up on laptop work and being able to stream in our camper. Can tell the owners really want to make this a nice RV park.
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Tom Rhodes
Mar 18, 2026
5.0
Google Review by Tom Rhodes
This is a very well kept park. Very clean with great restrooms and showers. It is also secure. There are railroad tracks to both sides of the park, but they are seldom used and the railroad is not a noise concern. It is also close enough to walk to town or Starbucks. There are a few decent restaurants in town and two breweries. The drive to Great Sand Dunes Nat. Park is 45 minutes and easy f... This is a very well kept park. Very clean with great restrooms and showers. It is also secure. There are railroad tracks to both sides of the park, but they are seldom used and the railroad is not a noise concern. It is also close enough to walk to town or Starbucks. There are a few decent restaurants in town and two breweries. The drive to Great Sand Dunes Nat. Park is 45 minutes and easy from this camp. We will stay here again if we are in the area.
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Tom Rhodes
Mar 18, 2026
5.0
Google Review by Tom Rhodes
This is a very well kept park. Very clean with great restrooms and showers. It is also secure. There are railroad tracks to both sides of the park, but they are seldom used and the railroad is not a noise concern. It is also close enough to walk to town or Starbucks. There are a few decent restaurants in town and two breweries. The drive to Great Sand Dunes Nat. Park is 45 minutes and easy f... This is a very well kept park. Very clean with great restrooms and showers. It is also secure. There are railroad tracks to both sides of the park, but they are seldom used and the railroad is not a noise concern. It is also close enough to walk to town or Starbucks. There are a few decent restaurants in town and two breweries. The drive to Great Sand Dunes Nat. Park is 45 minutes and easy from this camp. We will stay here again if we are in the area.
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Tom Rhodes
Mar 18, 2026
5.0
Google Review by Tom Rhodes
This is a very well kept park. Very clean with great restrooms and showers. It is also secure. There are railroad tracks to both sides of the park, but they are seldom used and the railroad is not a noise concern. It is also close enough to walk to town or Starbucks. There are a few decent restaurants in town and two breweries. The drive to Great Sand Dunes Nat. Park is 45 minutes and easy f... This is a very well kept park. Very clean with great restrooms and showers. It is also secure. There are railroad tracks to both sides of the park, but they are seldom used and the railroad is not a noise concern. It is also close enough to walk to town or Starbucks. There are a few decent restaurants in town and two breweries. The drive to Great Sand Dunes Nat. Park is 45 minutes and easy from this camp. We will stay here again if we are in the area.
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Tom Rhodes
Mar 18, 2026
5.0
Google Review by Tom Rhodes
This is a very well kept park. Very clean with great restrooms and showers. It is also secure. There are railroad tracks to both sides of the park, but they are seldom used and the railroad is not a noise concern. It is also close enough to walk to town or Starbucks. There are a few decent restaurants in town and two breweries. The drive to Great Sand Dunes Nat. Park is 45 minutes and easy f... This is a very well kept park. Very clean with great restrooms and showers. It is also secure. There are railroad tracks to both sides of the park, but they are seldom used and the railroad is not a noise concern. It is also close enough to walk to town or Starbucks. There are a few decent restaurants in town and two breweries. The drive to Great Sand Dunes Nat. Park is 45 minutes and easy from this camp. We will stay here again if we are in the area.
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