maryo_tx
For Lightner Creek Campground: I stayed here in 1994 and when passing through this year, looked them up and was happy to see they were still around (although it's changed and under new ownership). The location is great...close to Durango and Mesa Verde N.P. and is a nice place to stay a few days while you explore the area. Being an older campground, it doesn't have the new facilities, concrete pads, etc. some might want...it's more of a good, old fashioned campground. No wood burning fires are allowed due to being in a valley - which would make it smoky and could pose a fire hazard. The site we stayed in (#51) was relatively level and had a picnic table. We chose a pull-thru site, which we were escorted to, because we didn't want to un-hook our toad. The sites are fairly close together, but it didn't pose a problem.
We don't have kids, but if you do, this is a great spot for them. They were having an ice cream social the night we were there. It seems like they plan fun activities fairly often, so I'd say this is definitely a family friendly place where your kids can have some fun and make some good memories. Our "kids" are 2 dogs. There is a fenced in dog area, but we didn't take advantage of it since there was a big, friendly dog inside and we have a puppy who we didn't want to get mowed over. The bathrooms were clean, but we didn't use the showers, so can't remark on those. The staff was quite friendly when we checked. It was kinda loud at night...from all the people having so much fun, but it wasn't a bother and quieted down by bedtime. Zero road noise. We walked around the park and there are some great tent sites along the water...and cabins, which seemed to be rented.
We had trees next to our site, but our satellite found south. Verizon and AT&T cell service is pretty sketchy...after all, this is down in a valley, surrounded by trees, so that was to be expected. We didn't use wifi so can't report on it, but like most campgrounds, don't imagine it was very strong, especially with all the people. We had a 30 amp, full hookup site. Being summer, the campground was quite full, but not completely booked. We reserved our spot that morning, but probably wise to call ahead and reserve if during peak season. We camped at Lightner Creek Campground end of June 2017 in a 25' Motorhome with a tow vehicle (42' overall) and paid $48.
Posted Jul 27, 2017 by maryo_tx from Dallas, TX. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
EFRV
For Lightner Creek Campground: Really hard to find any fault with this place. Highly recommend. Get a Creek side space. 30ft 5th wheel. Stayed 6 nights.
Posted Jul 26, 2017 by EFRV from Grapevine, TX. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
Armadillo
For Lightner Creek Campground: Popular, family-oriented and clean. All amenities and secluded location just outside of Durango. Very friendly staff. Definitely a good stay.
Posted Jun 26, 2017 by Armadillo from Oklahoma. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
RandyRandy
For Lightner Creek Campground: Stopped for one night and spent three. A great base camp for exploring the area. Quiet family oriented camp ground. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean rest rooms.
Posted Jun 23, 2016 by RandyRandy from Texas. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
Moonshiny
For Lightner Creek Campground: Secluded in the creek valley. Delightful, in particular the sites by the creek. Very friendly people. Absolutely recommendable.
Posted Jun 23, 2011 by Moonshiny from AZ. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
