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We are now closed for the season and reopen May 1, 2026. Make your 2026 reservation and come celebrate our park’s 60th anniversary, Colorado’s 150th and America’s 250!

Junction West Durango Riverside Resort – Riverfront Cabins, RV & Glamping Beside New Historic Durango, Colorado

Wake up on the banks of the Animas River—45 minutes from Mesa Verde, 15 minutes from the Durango & Silverton train.

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Riverfront Stays

77 RV & cabin sites touch the Animas

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Adventure Hub

trails, rafting & off-road routes start within 10 mi

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Family-Friendly Amenities

pool, game room, dog park

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Quiet-Hour Comfort

10:30 pm lights-out for restful nights

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Tucked under Ponderosa pines at 7,000 ft, Junction West Durango Riverside Resort is Durango’s only river-edge campground offering full-hookup RV pads, furnished glamping cabins, rustic-tent sites and seasonal long-stay sites. Step outside to trout-fish the Animas, hop the Narrow-Gauge Railroad or conquer high-alpine trails—then unwind in our heated pool or café deck.

Resort Amenities

Enjoy our amenities
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Riverfront Deck

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Dog-Park

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50/30 Amp Full-Hook-Ups

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Riverside Café

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Pet-Friendly Everywhere!

Ways to stay

What we offer

Riverfront RV & Super-Sites

72 paved pads up to 45 ft with 50/30-amp, cable & picnic table—pull-in, plug-in, play.

Glamping Cabins & Tiny Homes

From rustic one-room to fully-plumbed loft homes—book 4, 6 or river-view included.

Vacation Rental "Lone Cone"

Stand-alone four-bed hideaway steps from the pool—perfect for families & month-long pros.

Powered Tent Pads

Tent under starry skies with water, electric & camp-store ice cream close-by.

What Our Guests Are Saying

Testimonials
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@575bashib
If you can reserve one of the spots along theriver, it is beautiful and peaceful. About 15 minutes to townand 10 minutes to purgatory, it is in a beautiful location...
Flor Flores
★★★★★
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Awesome place! Great view! Love that the Animas River is right there. If you are going for a nature camping experience this place has everything you need.
James Diaz
★★★★★
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Amazing family and campsite. We go every year and enjoy every minute of it. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. OUR WHOLE FAMILY LOVES IT!!!

Upcoming Fireside Weekends & Local Festivals

From Mountain Music Week to the Steamworks Half-Marathon, our riverfront site becomes Durango’s front-row seat

See the full calendar

Ready to start your Durango story?

Secure your riverside spot today.
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Welcome to JW Destinations Resort at Durango Riverside located along the Animas River amid the towering Ponderosa pines.

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