Aspen Ridge RV Park
South Fork, Colorado
35 RV Sites
5.01 reviewsAspen Ridge RV Park in South Fork, Colorado, occupies a central position in the upper Rio Grande valley between Mineral and Rio Grande Counties — a campground at the confluence of the South Fork and Rio Grande Rivers in the gateway to the Rio Grande National Forest, the Weminuche Wilderness, and the Silver Thread Scenic Byway's mountain driving corridor through one of the least-visited and most naturally spectacular sections of the southern Colorado Rockies. South Fork's year-round resident community and resort economy in this valley at 8,200 feet sustain the full practical service infrastructure that serious mountain recreation guests require, and Aspen Ridge's central location in the valley gives guests the optimal position for accessing the fishing, hiking, skiing, and scenic driving that the surrounding San Juan Mountain terrain delivers across all four seasons.
Full-hookup RV sites with the practical infrastructure for comfortable extended stays at high elevation give Aspen Ridge the complete overnight service for both through-travelers on US Highway 160 and destination guests arriving specifically for South Fork's remarkable concentration of outdoor recreation resources. The campground's position in the aspen-and-pine forest character of the upper Rio Grande valley delivers the specific mountain landscape aesthetic — open meadows, aspen groves, and the dark conifer forest of the surrounding national forest — that defines the South Fork experience as authentically as any specific attraction. Pets are welcome.
The Rio Grande River through the South Fork area is one of the premier fly fishing destinations in the southern Rocky Mountains — the upper Rio Grande above South Fork and the connecting tributary streams support exceptional rainbow and brown trout populations in cold, clear, high-altitude water that the Rio Grande National Forest's minimal development and the Weminuche Wilderness Area's protected status keep in genuinely wild condition. The river's technical dry-fly reaches and the productive nymph water through the canyon sections sustain a destination fly fishing economy that draws anglers from the Front Range, Texas, and the broader Southwest specifically for the upper Rio Grande's quality and character.
Wolf Creek Ski Area, 20 miles west of South Fork on US Highway 160, receives the highest average annual snowfall of any Colorado ski resort — consistently over 400 inches per season — in a high-altitude San Juan Mountain location that makes it the undisputed powder skiing destination in the state for the knowledgeable Colorado skier seeking quality over aprés-ski infrastructure. Wolf Creek's combination of extraordinary natural snow, varied terrain, and genuinely uncrowded conditions gives it a loyal following among serious Colorado skiers who have found that the resort's distance from Denver filters out the weekend crowd pressure that the I-70 corridor resorts manage year-round.
Aspen Ridge RV Park serves guests year-round in South Fork's four-season San Juan Mountain climate, with summer bringing fly fishing, Weminuche hiking, and Silver Thread Byway driving traffic and winter bringing Wolf Creek's powder skiing and the quieter mountain community character that off-season South Fork delivers. The town of Creede, 22 miles northwest on State Highway 149 in Mineral County, is one of the best-preserved silver mining boomtowns in Colorado — a National Historic District whose canyon walls, Victorian commercial buildings, and the acclaimed Creede Repertory Theatre summer season make it a day-trip destination with genuine cultural and historical character. Reserve sites ahead for summer fishing season and Wolf Creek weekend skiing, when South Fork's accommodation inventory fills from the Front Range and Texas mountain recreation markets.
What does this place offer
- Basketball
- Bathrooms
- Community Fire Pit
- Fishing
- Laundry
- National Park Nearby
- Pavilion
- Pet Friendly
- Showers
- Trailer Rental
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5.0
Overall rating
1 reviews
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JeffAurora, Colorado
January 2025
My wife and I had a wonderful stay at Aspen Ridge. We had a fun New Years Eve experience celebrating with the owners and their friends in the Clubhouse.
Location
700 CO-149, South Fork, CO 81154, USA
Things to know
Check-in: 1:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AMRules
Speed Limit throughout the park is 5 mph
- WILDLIFE Safety First! Please bring birdseed, hummingbird feeders, and trash cans in at night. Do not store food outside or in coolers.
- FISH CLEANING: We provide an area for you to clean your catch. All skins, bones, and guts must be double-bagged and placed in a lined bucket in the refrigerator. Happy fishing!
- TRASH is located by the storage shed by the office. Please break down boxes before throwing them away. Please place the bear bars back in their slots on the trash dumpster. Do not leave trash outside the dumpsters or outside at your campsite.
- PET POLICY: Dogs must be leashed and picked up after. A fee will be charged for any waste left for the staff to clean up.
- HUNTING or SHOOTING: weapons are prohibited.
- INTOXIFICATION: Public intoxication will not be tolerated and will be handled by the local town police department.
- FIRE BANS, GRILLS, FIRE PITS: Grills should not be left unattended. We have two fire-pits in the park for guests to enjoy a relaxed evening. Fire pits need to be extinguished with water each time they are lit. If you light the fire pit, you are responsible to ensure it is put out. Sorry, we do not allow wood fire pits at individual guest sites.
- SITE BOUNDARIES are between electric pedestals, yours and your neighbor. Slides and awnings cannot intrude into your neighbor's site. Please make sure your camper is parked correctly prior to setting up rugs, awnings, etc. Strings on the ground are not site boundaries, they are to assist with tires alignment and backing in straight when parking in the site.
- INTERNET: Wifi is free and available.
- CLUBHOUSE: The gathering area Guests using the. Clubhouse need to clean up after themselves after each use. The refrigerator and freezer are reserved for food items for potlucks. It is not for guest personal use. The Clubhouse can be reserved for special events if arranged ahead of time through the office, preferably a week’s notice. Common areas may be temporarily closed for private functions, please observe all closed signs as posted.
- PARKING: We ask that all guests park only ONE vehicle or ATV/UTV at their site. All trailers, UTV’s, ATV’s and extra vehicles, of any kind, must be parked in the overflow area.
- RATES are based on 2-person occupancy, one RV, and one vehicle. More than 2 adults staying overnight is an additional charge. Visitors are expected to adhere to all RV Park Guidelines.
- SMOKING: No smoking inside of park facilities and smoking must be 20 feet away from public buildings per the state of Colorado. Please be courteous and keep your butts cleaned up around your site and the park.
- LAUNDRY and CHANGE for washers & dryers are available at the office during office hours. Washers and dryers are located in the Clubhouse.
- MAIL: All incoming guest mail should be addressed C/O (in care of) Aspen Ridge RV Park along with your name/site #.
- UTILITIES: We recommend the use of a surge protector for your electrical hookup due to possible power fluctuations in the area. Please turn off the circuit breaker on the electric pedestal when connecting or disconnecting the service. Aspen Ridge RV Park cannot be held liable for any loss or damages due to the utility failure.
- CHILDREN are welcome, parents are responsible for children’s safety and behavior; please accompany children under 8 at all times.
- BE NEIGHBORLY: Quiet time is 10 pm on Sundays - Thursdays and 11pm on Friday and Saturdays. Please do not drive over or park on the concrete patio pads.
- WATER & SEWER CONNECTIONS: Please fix any leaky water hose connections. Do not tamper with the backflow preventer on hydrants. Sewer hook-ups require the use of an air-tight, threaded elbow fitting connection at your site which needs to be screwed into the sewer clean-out, not set upon the connection. Do not dump gray water on the ground. Guests may be subject to costs for cleanup for waste dumping in non-designated areas or for backups they cause.
- EARLY DEPARTURES: If you choose to shorten your stay and check out early it will fall under our cancelation policy.
- We reserve the right to refuse continued residency privileges to offenders of our park rules. Aspen Ridge RV Park, its owners, or anyone associated with Aspen Ridge RV Park cannot be held liable for any accidents, injuries, or for loss or damage due to fire, injury, theft, or utility failure.
- The owners of Aspen Ridge RV Park welcome responsible pet owners to stay at their RV Park. Your compliance with our Pet policies is very much appreciated and will ensure a pleasant stay for all guests.
- Pet Owner Responsibility and Agreement will be provided and agreed upon by all registered guests at check-in.
- Registered Guests who have visitors to stay with them with pets will need to sign the Pet Owner Responsibility and Agreement upon arrival, Visitor pets will count towards the total number of pets allowed per site.
- - All pets must be leashed or tethered at all times outside of your RV, within your site area, and on park property. If pets are attached to a leash, they must be kept secured by a responsible person at all times. -A pet may never be tied up outside of an RV and left unattended.
- Keep our park nice for everyone and use our Dog Run available in the rear of the park. Be prepared, you are responsible to clean up after your pet immediately and dispose of it properly, this includes around your site, dog run, park entrance, front fence line to road and sidewalks, and anywhere within the property.
- Pets are not allowed in park buildings or on the community lawn.
- No aggressive or constantly barking dogs. Pets are not to be left unattended in campers mainly because they bark while they are left alone. If this occurs, you will be notified and be expected to return immediately to resolve.
- Aspen Ridge RV Park has the right to refuse any animal from being brought into the park. Aspen Ridge RV Park is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by pets. Pet owners assume all liabilities for damages or injuries caused by their pets to park guests, owners, park employees, vehicles, landscaping, park property, and guest’s belongings. Compliance with this Pet Owner Responsibility and Agreement is mandatory. Guests will be asked to leave the property with no refund if there are complaints from guests, or for not following the Pet Owner Responsibility and Agreement.
Cancellation Policy
Park Cancellation Policy:
If the guest cancels at least 30 days before their check-in day and time, they will receive a full refund minus a $25 park cancellation fee. If the guest cancels within 14-30 days before check-in, they will forfeit the first night amount plus a $25 park cancellation fee. If the guest cancels within the 14 days before check-in, there will be no refund.
- All Spot2Nite convenience fees are non-refundable.