Silverton, Colorado, draws hardcore adventurers to its 9,318-foot perch in the San Juan Mountains and the steam-belching Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Choose from 24 RV parks to stage epic Jeep runs on the Alpine Loop or ski fresh powder at Kendall Mountain. Camp here for untamed wilderness that tests your rig and your grit.
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Silverton booms as a preserved mining town where ore once flowed from shafts around Blair Street. Ride the narrow-gauge train from Durango through Animas River canyons to town, a journey since 1882. Hike to Bear Creek Falls, tackle Million Dollar Highway curves, or prowl saloons turned museums on Greene Street. In winter, Kendall Mountain Ski Area delivers uncrowded runs.
Silverton Lakes RV Resort delivers WiFi and Animas River sites from $58 nightly, a hit with families chasing trout. Budget seekers grab Molas Lake spots at $37 amid pass-high meadows, prime for backpackers. Silver Summit RV Park and Campground hooks up WiFi and views from $47, suiting peak-baggers. Red Mountain Motel, RV Park & Cabins blends sites with lodging for hybrid travelers.
Silverton is known for its wild mining heritage and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This 1880s steam train chugs 45 miles through San Juan canyons, a National Historic Landmark. The town preserves Blair Street brothels and saloons, plus off-road trails like the Alpine Loop that draw 4x4 fanatics yearly.
RV parks near Silverton include Silverton Lakes RV Resort, Molas Lake, Silver Summit RV Park and Campground, and Red Mountain Motel, RV Park & Cabins. Silverton Lakes sits riverfront with WiFi from $58 nightly; Molas Lake offers alpine sites at $37. Silver Summit provides hookups and views starting at $47.
Many RV parks in Silverton welcome pets, including Silverton Lakes RV Resort and Silver Summit RV Park. Check individual policies, but leashes and waste bags rule on trails like those near Kendall Mountain. Most sites accommodate dogs amid mountain hikes and river walks.