Tico Time River Resort
Tico Time River Resort sits on the Animas River between Aztec, NM and Durango, CO, with full hookup RV sites, shaded riverside camping, hot showers and a swimming beach across 82 acres. Rise & Vibes Music Festival books the resort for a weekend of walk-in and RV camping, river dips and recreational extras like a 130 foot waterslide and paddle boards. An early arrival upgrade lets you in Thursday afternoon, but the concert bowl and resort services do not open until Friday at 9am.
Before you go
- Capacity
- 82 acres of grounds
- Official site
- ticotimeresort.ticketspice.com
- Next festival here
- Rise & Vibes Music Festival, Jun 4 to 6, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- An early arrival upgrade allows Thursday arrival between 3pm and 8pm, but the concert bowl and resort services stay closed until Friday 9am.
- Recreational extras like the waterslide, paddle boards and volleyball run first come, first served.
- Festival concessions handle all beverage sales; food vendors are not permitted to sell drinks themselves.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Full hookup RV sites and riverside camping · 82 acres along the Animas River · 130 foot waterslide and paddle boards included.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want full hookup RV or riverside camping with resort-style extras
Think twice if
- You were counting on getting into the concert bowl before Friday morning
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · Rise & Vibes Music FestivalAn early arrival upgrade lets guests arrive Thursday between 3pm and 8pm, one per attendee, with ages 12 and under free. There is no access to the concert bowl or resort services until Friday at 9am.
Guests can reserve parking, car camping, an extra vehicle at an RV or crew campsite, or a full hook up RV or crew campsite, or RV boondocking.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Tico Time River Resort. The venue's own pages are the place to check: ticotimeresort.ticketspice.com.
Camping
Tico Time River Resort offers full hookup RV sites and shaded riverside camping, with hot showers, a beach for swimming and dancing, and river dips.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · Rise & Vibes Music FestivalFood vendors cannot sell beverages of any kind unless otherwise agreed in writing; all beverages are sold through the festival's own concessions.
Quick answers
Does Tico Time River Resort have RV hookups?
Yes. Full hookup RV sites are available alongside shaded riverside camping and hot showers.
How big is Tico Time River Resort?
A festival ticket includes access to over 82 acres of the resort.
Can I arrive early for Rise & Vibes?
Yes, with an early arrival upgrade for Thursday between 3pm and 8pm, though the concert bowl and resort services stay closed until Friday 9am.
Is there a waterslide at the resort?
Yes. Festival tickets include recreational extras like a 130 foot waterslide, an inner tube slide, paddle boards and beach volleyball, all first come, first served.
Can food vendors sell drinks at the festival?
No. Food vendors cannot sell beverages of any kind unless otherwise agreed in writing; all drinks come from festival concessions.
Can I camp right by the river?
Yes. Shaded riverside camping is part of the resort's regular camping options, alongside full hookup RV sites.