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Stunner

Stunner Campground near Del Norte, CO, is surrounded by rugged terrain with elevations that offer expansive views. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during cooler months to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Rio Grande National Forest and the Great Sand Dunes National Park, both offering unique natural attractions.

Description

US Forest Service

Rio Grande National Forest

Stunner campground sits at 9700-foot in elevation beside the Alamosa River, two miles below the top of Stunner Pass. There are 5 campsites with tables, fire pits, a vault-type toilet, and adequate parking.

There is no water supply, so plan to bring your own. Firewood is limited. Convenient trailer spaces available. The Alamosa River is nearby for fishing. Unfortunately, naturally acidic water severely limits fishing in the Alamosa River between Stunner Campground and Terrace Reservoir. Big game hunting is possible.

The ghost town of Stunner is just east of the campground. This was a mining town that failed, due to nonproducing mines and transportation problems. Parts of the town are private property, so pack out all your trash and observe posted no-trespassing signs.

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Location

Stunner is located in Colorado

Directions

1/4 mile North of La Jara, CO, take Rd. 15 west 10.6 miles to Forest Road 255, turn left (dirt) and go 11.4 miles to Forest Rd. 250. Continue straight on Rd. 250 and go 18.4 miles to "Y" (Forest Rd. 380). Bear right onto Rd. 380 and go 0.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left, 0.3 miles to campground.

Coordinates

37.37800063 N
106.57400082 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Available
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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Drive Time

3 hrs 11 min from Santa Fe
3 hrs 15 min from Pueblo
3 hrs 31 min from Farmington
3 hrs 55 min from Colorado Springs

Chelsea N.

Traveler

Reviewed Mar. 11, 2021

Nice, but not a "stunner"

Campsite gets its name from the nearby ghost town. The views aren't stunning, though. Nice and clean campground. We hiked the trail near the river for a little while, and that was nice. There were tons of bugs that did not give a darn about our multiple citronella candles or campfire smoke. They were very obnoxious, so we ended up crawling into the tent and reading. The bugs weren't bad in the open, but we picked a site set in the trees. Would definitely come back again because there were only a few other folks there.

Month of VisitAugust

BJ B.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 20, 2020

Nice quiet campground

On a very busy weekend in the area didn’t have any trouble finding a spot 3 of the 5 were open. Lots of space between the sites as well. Were there during the Perseids meteor shower and the clear dark sky was perfect for viewing. CG has a private dispersed feel to it but each site has nice fire rings with grates, a large table and the bathroom was nice and clean especially for a CG without a host. Will definitely stay here again when in the area. Make sure and walk up on the hill on the way in the park for a nice view of the river bottom, would have been an even better spot to stargaze if we would have known about it the night before.