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United Campground Durango Review: Rates & Train Noise (2026)A researched review of United Campground of Durango — verified 2026 rates, Animas River sites, hookups, seasonal dates, and the railroad through camp.
Private · Durango · Colorado
United Campground of Durango is a family-owned in-town campground on the Animas River about four miles north of downtown Durango, Colorado, and our pick for first-timers to the area: the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad's steam train passes right through the property. It suits train fans, anglers, families and Mesa Verde visitors who want a shaded, riverside, walkable-to-the-trail base with a pool, and it is a poor fit for anyone who wants silence.
| Hookups | Mixed water/electric + full |
|---|---|
| Sites | 57 full-hookup sites |
| Max RV length | Exact site |
| Cost | $71–$89 |
| Fees | Before tax; extras and non-refundable deposits may apply. |
| Reservations | Direct; May 1–Oct 15 season |
| Best for | Train fans and anyone wanting a walkable, riverside in-town base |
Source-backed: Official 2026 rates (checked 2026-07-18). Rates and site details change — verify with the operator before you book. Compare it with every other park we track in the price index.
United Campground of Durango is a family-owned in-town campground on the Animas River about four miles north of downtown Durango, Colorado, and our pick for first-timers to the area: the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad's steam train passes right through the property. It suits train fans, anglers, families and Mesa Verde visitors who want a shaded, riverside, walkable-to-the-trail base with a pool, and it is a poor fit for anyone who wants silence.
The practical picture: more than 100 RV sites, including 57 full-hookup sites, plus 90-plus tent sites under mature cottonwoods, with 2026 rates of $71 for water/electric, $76 for a 30-amp full-hookup site and $89 for a 30/50-amp full-hookup pull-through, plus tax. The base rate covers two people, one RV and one tow vehicle; extras are $10 a day, and deposits are non-refundable. The season runs May 1 to October 15, booked directly. Sites vary in size, so if you are over 35 feet ask about specific dimensions. Wi-Fi is reported strong enough for streaming, the heated pool runs Memorial Day to Labor Day, and wood fires are not allowed. The trade-off is the whistle: trains can pass before 8 a.m., and riverside sites book first and cost more.
Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.
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United Campground Durango Review: Rates & Train Noise (2026)A researched review of United Campground of Durango — verified 2026 rates, Animas River sites, hookups, seasonal dates, and the railroad through camp.
Regional guide
Best RV Parks in Colorado: A Region-by-Region Guide for 2026An in-town classic on the Animas River, and our pick for first-timers to the area — the steam train actually passes through the property. Covered in depth in our United Campground review.
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Book United if you want a shaded riverside base near downtown Durango and think a steam train through camp is a feature. Skip it if you want silence, a budget stay or a winter visit.
Yes on the full-hookup categories, with 30-amp back-ins and 30/50-amp pull-throughs; the cheaper water/electric sites have no sewer. Our data lists 57 full-hookup sites among more than 100 RV sites.
2026 rates are $71 for water/electric, $76 for a 30-amp full-hookup site and $89 for a 30/50-amp full-hookup pull-through, plus tax. Rates include two people, one RV and one tow vehicle; extra guests age 10+ and extra vehicles are $10 per day.
Many sites take large rigs but not all. If you are over 35 feet, ask about specific site dimensions, and over 40 feet call the office rather than booking blind.
Yes for summer. Book directly with the park two to three months ahead for late June through mid-August, and three to four months for riverside sites. Deposits are non-refundable.
No. The season is May 1 through October 15.
For most campers it becomes part of the experience, but the steam whistle sounds at the crossing several times daily and departures can start before 8 a.m. Light sleepers should request a site far from the tracks or choose a park outside town.
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