Regional guide
Colorado Hot Springs RV Parks: Where to Camp Near the SoaksThe most convenient base for the hot springs, with over 50 big-rig-friendly full-hookup sites at about 7,965 feet, surrounded by 14er views.
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Mt. Princeton RV Park is a private full-hookup campground in Buena Vista, in Colorado's Arkansas River Valley, at about 7,965 feet and ringed by 14,000-foot peaks. Our Colorado hot springs guide covers it briefly, and the reason it earns a place there is simple: it is the most convenient RV base for Mount Princeton Hot Springs, the creekside resort soak along Chalk Creek. It suits big-rig owners who want mountain scenery and the shortest hop to the springs, since almost no Colorado hot spring lets you camp at the water itself.
| Hookups | Full (30/50 amp, water, sewer, Wi-Fi) |
|---|---|
| Sites | 50+ full-hookup sites, many pull-through |
| Max RV length | Up to 60 feet — comfortably big-rig friendly |
| Cost | Approximate (seasonal); confirm directly |
| Reservations | Direct |
| Best for | Big rigs, mountain scenery, and the shortest hop to Mount Princeton Hot Springs |
Mt. Princeton RV Park is a private full-hookup campground in Buena Vista, in Colorado's Arkansas River Valley, at about 7,965 feet and ringed by 14,000-foot peaks. Our Colorado hot springs guide covers it briefly, and the reason it earns a place there is simple: it is the most convenient RV base for Mount Princeton Hot Springs, the creekside resort soak along Chalk Creek. It suits big-rig owners who want mountain scenery and the shortest hop to the springs, since almost no Colorado hot spring lets you camp at the water itself.
Practically, the park has more than 50 full-hookup sites with 30/50-amp power, water, sewer and Wi-Fi, many of them pull-through, and it lists rigs up to 60 feet, which makes it comfortably big-rig friendly for a mountain town. Reservations are direct with the park. We do not have a verified nightly rate; our guide describes pricing as approximate and seasonal, and the Buena Vista area generally runs around $40-$60 for full hookups, so confirm the number directly. The trade-off is altitude and season: at nearly 8,000 feet, expect cool nights and reduced engine performance, and many smaller mountain parks close from roughly October through April, so check dates before a cold-season trip.
Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.
Regional guide
Colorado Hot Springs RV Parks: Where to Camp Near the SoaksThe most convenient base for the hot springs, with over 50 big-rig-friendly full-hookup sites at about 7,965 feet, surrounded by 14er views.
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Book Mt. Princeton RV Park if you run a big rig and want full hookups next to the Mount Princeton soak with mountain views; skip it if you need a firm published rate or a guaranteed winter stay without calling first.
Yes. Sites are full hookup with 30/50-amp electric, water, sewer and Wi-Fi, and many are pull-through.
The park's rates are seasonal and our guide lists them only as approximate; full-hookup sites in the Buena Vista area generally run around $40-$60. Confirm the current price directly with the park.
The park lists sites for rigs up to 60 feet, which comfortably covers most big rigs. Confirm your assigned site when you reserve.
Our guide calls it the most convenient base for the hot springs, a short hop away in Buena Vista. We do not have an exact mileage; check with the park or a map.
Reservations are direct with the park. Hot springs towns fill in summer and full-hookup sites go first, so book several weeks ahead for summer weekends.
We have not verified its operating dates. Many smaller mountain parks close roughly October through April, so confirm with the park before planning a winter soak trip.
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