Jurisdiction and research scope
Unincorporated San Miguel County, Colorado only. Incorporated cities and towns, federal lands, state parks and separately managed campgrounds are outside this guide. Current official county administrative guidance read November 6, 2026. The page does not identify a complete code amendment cutoff; confirm current parcel-specific requirements with the county.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
San Miguel County RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Confirm parcel zoning, lawful position and access before unoccupied storage. Storage is distinct from camping and dwelling use. |
| Street / loading | Private-parcel camping provisions do not authorize street occupancy. No separate general RV loading allowance is established by this source. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Noncommercial owner/guest camping; beyond 14 days/quarter one occupied unit unless permitted. Construction RVs must use the water and sewage systems serving the home; confirm approvals for other connections. |
Recreational camping on a parcel
The Planning FAQ refers to Land Use Code Section 5-714. Noncommercial tents and RVs may be occupied by landowners or their guests for recreation or vacation, subject to its standards. If occupancy exceeds 14 days in a calendar quarter, ordinarily only one RV or temporary shelter may be occupied on a property at a time. This is not a blanket 14-day camping cap.
Multiple units and rentals
More than one occupied RV or temporary shelter beyond 14 days in a quarter requires approval of a Temporary Use Permit under Section 5-301 A. The FAQ says RVs and camping spaces outside the primary dwelling cannot be used as short-term rentals. Confirm all remaining zoning and development standards before camping.
Construction and services
A property owner may use an RV temporarily during construction or remodeling of a single-family home with a valid building permit. The RV must connect to the water and sewage systems serving that home, and refuse must be in an animal-resistant container. Confirm duration and approvals; this construction route does not authorize unrestricted permanent housing or ordinary roadside occupancy.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask San Miguel County Planning or Code Enforcement to confirm jurisdiction, the actual parcel or road, vehicle classification, position, duration and intended use. Obtain the required road, building, electrical, plumbing or wastewater approvals before relying on a parking exception. Easements, HOA rules and leases remain separate. Start with the official rule or permit guidance.
Use the San Miguel County parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed November 6, 2026
- San Miguel County official RV and parking guidance
Official administrative guidance unless an adopted ordinance is identified; scopes and unknowns retained.
A review date records when we checked these sources. The notes above explain any use of older code editions or limits on access to the full source; an address-specific local-government determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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