RV Park Cap Rates in Colorado
Real capitalization rate data from 50 parks across Colorado. Understand what the market is actually returning before you write a check.
What This Means for Investors
Colorado is a competitive market. At 8.1% average, pricing reflects real buyer demand — this isn't a market where sellers are desperate. That said, the right deal with operational upside can still pencil well if you underwrite NOI improvements rather than buying trailing income.
In markets like this, the edge is in sourcing — not on-market listings, but owners who haven't marketed. The 50 parks in our database with owner contact data give you the starting list. Work it direct.
With data spread across 41 cities, Colorado offers enough geographic diversity to be selective. The city breakdown below shows where the cap rate compression is worst and where pockets of yield still exist.
At an average estimated value of $5,587,200, most Colorado parks are in reach for individual investors or small syndicates — this isn't a market dominated exclusively by institutional buyers.
Cap Rates by City — Colorado
| City | Avg Cap Rate | Parks | Avg Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction | 11.4% | 2 | $7,897,500 |
| Montrose | 10.0% | 2 | $3,355,000 |
| Buena Vista | 9.1% | 2 | $4,977,500 |
| Cañon City | 7.9% | 2 | $2,447,500 |
| Longmont | 7.9% | 2 | $5,812,500 |
| Brighton | 7.3% | 2 | $8,625,000 |
| Hudson | 6.7% | 2 | $2,347,500 |
| Loveland | 6.3% | 2 | $7,475,000 |
| Gunnison County | 5.5% | 2 | $19,342,500 |
| Moffat | 18.6% | 1 | $1,650,000 |
| Pagosa Springs | 15.5% | 1 | $1,035,000 |
| Clifton | 14.2% | 1 | $4,455,000 |
| Lyons | 12.5% | 1 | $720,000 |
| Howard | 11.2% | 1 | $855,000 |
| Manitou Springs | 10.2% | 1 | $3,025,000 |
| Colorado Springs | 10.1% | 1 | $225,000 |
| Antonito | 9.4% | 1 | $1,950,000 |
| Nathrop | 8.8% | 1 | $4,400,000 |
| Westcliffe | 8.8% | 1 | $1,430,000 |
| Lake City | 8.3% | 1 | $270,000 |
| Cortez | 8.0% | 1 | $3,740,000 |
| Trinidad | 8.0% | 1 | $2,035,000 |
| Elizabeth | 7.5% | 1 | $1,375,000 |
| Gypsum | 7.5% | 1 | $16,500,000 |
| Larimer County | 7.4% | 1 | $2,035,000 |
| Towaoc | 7.2% | 1 | $9,300,000 |
| El Paso County | 7.1% | 1 | $1,925,000 |
| Limon | 6.9% | 1 | $2,090,000 |
| Montrose County | 6.9% | 1 | $3,300,000 |
| Greeley | 6.4% | 1 | $10,650,000 |
| Wray | 6.2% | 1 | $1,430,000 |
| Lamar | 6.0% | 1 | $2,310,000 |
| Morrison | 6.0% | 1 | $2,585,000 |
| Golden | 5.9% | 1 | $11,250,000 |
| Keenesburg | 5.8% | 1 | $3,850,000 |
| Englewood | 5.5% | 1 | $7,500,000 |
| Bailey | 5.4% | 1 | $1,080,000 |
| Boulder | 5.4% | 1 | $180,000 |
| Sheridan | 5.4% | 1 | $12,150,000 |
| Aurora | 5.0% | 1 | $27,800,000 |
| Black Hawk | 4.6% | 1 | $11,700,000 |
Top 10 Highest Cap Rate Parks
Highest estimated returns — investigate occupancy, management quality, and NOI sustainability before buying on cap rate alone.
| Park Name | City | Cap Rate | Sites | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyful Journey Hot Springs RV Sites | Moffat | 18.6% | 30 | $1,650,000 |
| Pagosa Pines RV Park | Pagosa Springs | 15.5% | 23 | $1,035,000 |
| Canyon View RV Resort | Grand Junction | 15.5% | 160 | $12,000,000 |
| RV Ranch At Grand Junction | Clifton | 14.2% | 81 | $4,455,000 |
| Riverbend RV Park | Montrose | 12.6% | 77 | $4,235,000 |
| LaVern M. Johnson RV Park | Lyons | 12.5% | 16 | $720,000 |
| Black Bear RV Resort | Howard | 11.2% | 19 | $855,000 |
| Pikes Peak RV Park | Manitou Springs | 10.2% | 55 | $3,025,000 |
| Garden of the Gods RV Resort | Colorado Springs | 10.1% | 5 | $225,000 |
| Liberty Hill RV Park | Brighton | 10.0% | 112 | $8,400,000 |
10 Lowest Cap Rate Parks
Lower cap rates reflect higher prices relative to income — often found in premium markets, coastal areas, or parks with strong amenities and stable occupancy.
| Park Name | City | Cap Rate | Sites | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch | Gunnison County | 2.5% | 350 | $35,000,000 |
| Pepper Pod Campground | Hudson | 4.2% | 69 | $3,795,000 |
| Reverends Ridge Campground | Black Hawk | 4.6% | 156 | $11,700,000 |
| Barr Lake RV | Brighton | 4.7% | 118 | $8,850,000 |
| Denver Meadows R.V. Park | Aurora | 5.0% | 278 | $27,800,000 |
| Loveland RV Resort | Loveland | 5.1% | 170 | $12,750,000 |
| Flying Saucer RV Park | Sheridan | 5.4% | 162 | $12,150,000 |
| Boulder Elks Lodge #566 | Boulder | 5.4% | 4 | $180,000 |
| Rustic Creek Ranch | Bailey | 5.4% | 24 | $1,080,000 |
| Ridgeline at River Run 55+ Community | Englewood | 5.5% | 100 | $7,500,000 |
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