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Tarryall Reservoir SWA
Hartsel, Colorado · Private campground · books through the park office, directly.
Tarryall Reservoir SWA is a privately run RV park near Hartsel, Colorado. It sits about 48 miles southwest of downtown Denver as the crow flies, with Hartsel as the nearest supply town on our board.
Campers rate it 4.4 of 5 across 101 reviews on RVParks.us, our sister directory, where the photo sets and firsthand reports live.
The drive from the metro heads out the US-285 corridor through the Platte River country. Fuel up before you leave town, since close-in prices beat every mountain and small-town pump, and build in a margin for summer weekend traffic on the way back. As Colorado camping runs go, this one earns its drive time.
It sits near 8,870 feet, high enough that summer nights drop hard after sunset. Shoulder season here is gorgeous and lightly booked; just confirm the operating dates before a spring or fall trip.
Full hookups are the default at private parks like this one, which is exactly why big rigs and long stays favor them. Expect power, water and sewer at the site, and ask about pull-through pads if backing a trailer isn't your favorite spectator sport. Wifi and laundry usually make the amenity list too.
Booking a Site Here
Book straight with the park. Private parks hold inventory later than the reservation sites, keep longer seasons, and a phone call often finds a weekend pull-through the internet swears is gone. Expect full hookups as the default and ask about long-rig sites if you're bringing anything over 35 feet.
Pairing It With a Camper
From the Denver metro this is an easy launch either way: pick the camper up in town and you're backing in with daylight left, or have our crew quote the haul using the listing's radius and fee. Reserve the site in your own name first, then match the rig to the pad length and hookups. Our camper listings state length, tanks and power draw plainly, and we answer campground fit questions all day.
Contact & Location
- Park website: cpw.state.co.us/swa/Tarryall Reservoir SWA
- Reviews and photos: this park on RVParks.us
Season dates, fees and site rules change. Confirm the current details with the operator before you commit a weekend, and if something on this page has gone stale, tell us so the next camper gets it right.
What Campers Say
★★★★★I loved the drive up from Lake George. The waterfall has no public access right now unfortunately. What a tranquil place! Most people had noiseless watercraft, but it was a bit too windy. Looking at the snow capped mountains with the spring foliage, I've come up with the word "Spwinter."
★★★★★Tarryall itself is one of my all time favorite places to camp... the reservoir is huge... individual spots for spending the day with tables... they have restrooms, definite plus... the dock where the boat ramp is, is nice to chill on when people aren't crowded around... fishing, hiking, paddle board...
★★★★★Love this reservoir. Nice trout fishing both above and below the reservoir. The drive here is beautiful. It's a curvy drive with beautiful photo opportunities. It's out of the regular rush of traffic and it's not unusual to see wildlife in this area. Elk, bear, mountain lion etc.
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How do I reserve a site at Tarryall Reservoir SWA?
Directly with the park office. Private parks hold inventory later than the reservation sites, and a phone call often finds a spot the internet says is gone.
How high is Tarryall Reservoir SWA?
About 8,870 feet by USGS elevation data. Nights run cold at altitude even in summer, so make sure your rental's furnace is up to it.
How do campers rate Tarryall Reservoir SWA?
4.4 of 5 across 101 reviews on RVParks.us, our sister directory.
Can I get a rental camper delivered to Tarryall Reservoir SWA?
Both ways work: pick up in the metro and drive, or ask us to quote delivery beyond the listing's standard radius. Reserve the campsite first either way.
Book your site, then book a Denver camper. Pick it up in the metro, or go white glove: we deliver, level, hook up and set the camp before you arrive.
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