Review of Aspen-Basalt Campgound and Battlement Mesa RV Park in Colorado

Colorado is known for its beautiful grounds and wildlife, and two treasure filled places are Aspen-Basalt campground and Battlement Mesa RV Park.

Aspen-Basalt campground is off Aspen Highway 82. With red hills to the southwest, forested hills to the east, south, and west, and loads of trees in and around the park, this campground is a comfortable location for an overnight or extended stay. Each site has at least one shade tree and a section of fence for increased privacy. Sites 1-6 are small (30-foot) back-ins and have no hookups. Sites 54-61, right next to these sites, are even smaller (25 feet in length), but have larger fences and are located in a beautiful , shaded corner. These are by far the most attractive sites, but very small. Sites 8-27 and 37-53 are 60-foot pull-throughs laid out in two even rows. There are mobile homes located to the east of the row containing sites 8-27. Sites 28-36 to the south and 64-90 to the north (by the entrance) are reserved for monthly guests. These are 45-foot back-ins that back to trees and the road (in both areas). The restrooms and showers are very clean, and the laundry is big and spotless. This is an extremely pleasant destination in a wonderful area. To get there from the junction of Highway 133 and Highway 82, turn southeast onto Highway 82 and go 8.8 miles. Turn right, then take the immediate left and go straight into the campground.

Battlement Mesa RV Park is on Eldora Dr. This campground offers wonderful views of the Mesa and other volcano-like peaks from any site. The location is very rural, and sites are level, grassy, and large. Super-long (70-foot) forked pull-throughs share a common entrance, but angle so that privacy is maximized given the site arrangement. Site 106 is next to a residence, and 139 and 144 are adjacent to electrical hardware, making these the least desirable sites. Sites 133, 145 have superior grass, bushes, and views, making these two highly desirable. Other coveted sites include odd numbers 101-109, which back to a dried river bed and forested hills and therefore receive less traffic and noise. The rest rooms and showers are very clean and modern, and the overall RV experience is quite pleasant. However, tenters are at the mercy of the high winds or the occasional rainstorm, as there is absolutely no coverage to protect a tent. RVers should definitely check out this park, but tenters should consider moving on to Rifel, if possible. To get there from Highway I-70, take Exit 75, turn south, and go .75 miles. Turn right onto West Battlement Parkway, drive 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Stone Quarry Rd. Drive 2 miles, then turn right onto Thunderberg Trail. Take the 2^nd left and keep straight to get to the office.