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Camping At Kelly Place

Kelly Place Camp Ground Area

Unlike many campgrounds, the camping sites we offer are not crowded. Most are located among fruit trees and near the beautiful red rock cliffs. All are within walking distance of archaeological ruins and fantastic hiking trails.

Choose from 3 full hook-up sites, 2 partial hook-up sites (no sewer) and almost anywhere else you will fit without hook-ups! We have 5 tent camping sites that use a common rest room facility (w/shower).

Kelly Place Camp Ground Area


As with all Kelly Place accommodations we include use of the main lodge and, of course, a hearty country style breakfast each morning. Enjoy our relaxed southwestern style hospitality.


RV & tent sites available on a first come, first choice basis.


Choose from:
  • 3 full hook-up sites (water, 20/30/50 amps, 110/220v, sewer)

  • 2 partial hook-up sites (water, 20/30 amps, 110/220v)

  • 5 tent sites (Common restroom and water available)

**** One pet is allowed per campsite ****
(See our Policies page.)

Nightly rates:
RV: $40, for 1 person
Tenting: $30, for 1 person
Additional people: age 3 and above $10
Child age 2 or less is free
10% Discount for 4 or more nights.

Septic users please note:

No RV septic chemicals will be allowed when connecting to our septic system. Please dump your holding tanks at the free dump station located at the city park in Cortez before your arrival. (See our Policies page.)


Your overnight stay includes, at no additional cost:

  • A full country-style buffet breakfast served daily in the lodge, featuring a hot entree and our delicious homemade granola.

  • The flagstone courtyard of the main lodge--a place to relax or chat, surrounded by flowers, visited by brightly colored birds, and offering a breath-taking view of nearby Sleeping Ute Mountain.

  • The lounge area - a cozy place to relax indoors filled with books, magazines, games for the entire family and informational or entertaining movies for all ages.

  • Wireless internet access in the main lodge.

  • Self-guided tours to the archaeological sites on Kelly Place property, including ruins in various stages of excavation or restoration.

  • Fresh fruit from the orchard (in season), including apples, apricots, peaches and pears.

Available at additional cost:

  • Sack lunches are available with advance notice.

  • Dinners or lunches may be available for groups of 8 or more with advance notice.

  • Archaeologist-guided hikes into Canyons of the Ancients from Kelly Place.

  • Horseback riding with a neighboring horse ranch into Canyons of the Ancients.

  • Sample our local McElmo Canyon wines, by the glass or bottle.

  • Beer on tap from a Cortez microbrewery, by the cold glass or pitcher.

  • Other bottled brands of beer and wine are available too.

Click diagram below for property & camping site layout:

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To make your reservation today:

Call (970) 565-3125 (local)
Call (800) 745-4885 (toll-free)

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