Colorado · Camping

Sleeping Ute RV Park

Yes
fee
May, Sep
best months
  • At 5,708 ft

Sleeping Ute RV Park is a campground in southwestern Colorado, about 2.3 miles from the town of Towaoc. It is managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and a fee is charged for stays. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically May and September. At the Cortez airport weather station about 7.5 miles away, typical averages run to highs near 75°F in May and 80°F in September. July is the hottest month, with highs around 90°F, while winter lows typically fall in the teens. Nearby, Pack Trail is about 3.4 miles away and Nordenskiold Site Overlook Trail is about 8.2 miles away. The Mancos River, a paddling route, is about 8.6 miles off, and Cortez - Hawkins Preserve offers climbing about 9.8 miles from the park.

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  • Best time to go · May, Sep

    Best time to visit Sleeping Ute RV Park

    Best months: May and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 14°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 19°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      57° / 24°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      64° / 30°

      6 wet

    5. May

      75° / 37°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 44°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 54°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 52°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 43°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 31°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 22°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 15°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cortez Montezuma Co Ap, CO, 7.5 mi away at 5,914 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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