Best Tent Camping near Alamosa, CO

Recent Tent Reviews near Alamosa, Colorado

586 Reviews of 32 Alamosa Campgrounds

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  Casey W.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 17, 2018

  Great Sand Dunes Oasis

  Amazing stay with views of the Dunes!

  We loved this camp site! It was our first time to tent camp in Colorado and it was great. Several sites to choose from. Some have views of the dunes, some are more secluded. Bathrooms were clean. Very spacious tent site with a fire pit. Our tent sleeps 6 and we had no trouble fitting in the spot.

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  Angela D.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 31, 2023

  Mosca Campground

  Perverts

  A lot of people here are nosy and can’t mind their own business. Quite a bit of RVs parking in the tent sites trying to push out tent camping. Very rude. Lake is dried up.

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  cassie

  Guide

  

  Oct. 4, 2021

  Sand Dunes Recreation

  Beautiful views depending on your spot

  I’m tent camping from my car, but after seeing the tent sites that are on top of each other and zero views i asked to move to the rv overflow lot. It’s more spread out, same amenities as the rustic tent and 180 mountain sunrise views. I’m also working full time while here and the internet has been pretty dependable so far. There is a laundry and shower both for additional fee, as well as a pool for additional charge. Indoor restrooms as well. There is an area to refill on drinking water and an are to wash dishes. A bit of road noise during the day as the overflow lot has an unobstructed view of the mountains, it’s also right off the main road / highway. It was peaceful and quiet at night though so that’s all that mattered to me.

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  Kari T.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 28, 2016

  Alamosa KOA

  Friendly, Beautiful KOA in Alamosa

  The Alamosa KOA was chosen by our family because we like to have the option for swimming at the end of a hard day of play in the National Parks. We made our reservation for our site in March, a mere three months before our mid-week, June 7 arrival.

  This KOA has a nice sized heated, outdoor pool with reasonable hours, closing around 8:00 PM. The pool temperature was warm enough for even the adults to slip right into it. There is also a fantastic playground with updated equipment, including an elevated tunnel system that ends with safety slides. When you have a small child who loves to play, especially a special needs child, this is a big deal! Other amenities include showers and laundry facilities (we did not use either but they looked nice). Wi-Fi is advertised, and the signal is available, but was not even fast or reliable enough to load photos from Instagram or Twitter. Streaming would be out of the question, but it would probably suffice for checking email.

  One of the more unique benefits offered at this KOA include on-site Hunt Brothers Pizza and breadsticks. Not only can you get hot, fresh pizza here, made to order, but they will deliver it to your site! In addition, they deliver wood and ice. This site also offers a weekend pancake breakfast (seasonal).

  The RV sites were leveled very well, and they have both 30-amp and 50-amp sites available. There are small shade trees scattered throughout the camping area, but they are still quite young and small. I read some previous reviews that felt the sites were too close together. Although there was little privacy, we have certainly had less room between sites than we had in Alamosa. Perhaps with slide-outs it might be more compact, but our little Starcraft fit in just fine. In addition to RV sites, there are tent sites and camping cabins available.

  Our take-away from Alamosa KOA: The view from the campsite and the kindness and helpfulness of the hosts, the Martin family, make this a return-trip campground for sure! Any questions for us about this site? Leave them in the comments below!

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  Troy W.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 30, 2019

  South Fork Campground

  South Fork Campground + The Rio Grande River + Fly Fishing

  My friend and I stayed at the South Fork Campground for a fly fishing trip.  

  The campground seems to be primarily a RV campground with 50 sites, but they do allow tent camping with 6 sites. There is an office at the entrance and the staff were friendly. Next to the office is a community room and laundry room.

  The RV sites have water and electric hookup. The tent sites do not - at least ours did not. There are restrooms with sinks, toilets and showers nearby the campsites.

  The campground itself sits on the Rio Grande River which is a world class fly fishing river. When we were visiting the river was flowing fast and deep, so it was not a very productive time. We choose to fish in the mountain lakes and streams instead.

  Overall the South Fork Campground is a nice place to stay for a few days or longer. The campsites were a little close in proximity for me, but I'm one that is accustomed to backcountry camping where there are few people around. The campground is a short drive to the town of South Fork where there are grocery stores, gas stations and outdoor gear and fly fishing stores.

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  Jay B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 8, 2023

  Great Sand Dunes Oasis

  Perfect base camp for the Dunes

  We grabbed a tent site for our small teardrop for a night and decided to stay 2. Staff was very freindly. Store had essentials including a gas pump. Only a handful of folks in the tent area and it was nice and quiet. fantastic views of the dunes and plenty of shaded sites. Bathroom in the tent sites were clean

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  Jacob T.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 29, 2024

  Sanchez Stabilization Reservoir

  A nice place!

  The scenery was beautiful, but very windy at times. Also the person that stayed before me left a lot of trash in the fire pit, so we cleaned that up before the campfire. It’s also loud with the 18 wheelers driving down the main road. If you’re camping in a van or camper shell, it’s probably not a big deal. If you roof top tent camp or regular tent camping, it gets loud.

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  Kara D.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 29, 2019

  Alamosa KOA

  What you expect...

  Clean camp, nice amenities. Dog park is a little small, but is nice to have a place for dogs. Pool was very nice. Was disappointed in our tent site as it was all gravel with brush behind us. Pics online showed nice grassy tent sites with big trees. We had dogs with us, and it sucked to only have gravel for them to sit/lie on at our site. Otherwise, friendly place!

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  Angela D.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 8, 2023

  Mosca Campground

  Perverts

  A lot of RVs like to peep on tent campers and make snide comments. They ruin tent camping for everyone with their dog nose up your butt.

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  Kevin C.

  Guide

  

  May. 17, 2024

  Great Sand Dunes Oasis

  Great easy camping

  Super friendly staff. Tent camp parked with Sprinter RV . Great sunset view. Close to Great Sand Dunes. Super clean bathrooms and HOT showers! Bit of a walk but worth it

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  Flannel Fabe ..

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 7, 2021

  Alamosa KOA

  To the Dunes

  Staff very helpful. Not much privacy, tent sites kinda wide open. Killer views of the San Luis mountains just past my fingertips.

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  Sharon B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 1, 2020

  Alamosa KOA

  What all KOAs aspire to

  Super easy to access, very nice staff & good amenities. I pitched my tent four one night here. Tent sites are spacious & have a privacy fence between them. All wood burning fires are currently prohibited in Colorado, but there are fire pits for when they're not. I met a couple with an RV that make this camp a part of any trip this direction. They pointed out that even full this camp is still a gem.

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  Rick T.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 18, 2024

  Beaver Creek Site 4

  Nice

  This spot is pretty open with room for a small rv or tent camping. Area Code It's a short drive up to Poage Lake at the top of the mountain and also a short drive to Beaver Creek Reservoir down the mountain.

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  Carol J.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 14, 2021

  Pinon Flats Campground — Great Sand Dunes National Park

  Great for tent camping not rvs

  We had site 68 and 70. Site 70 had trees that made it hard for RV . I would recommend this campsite for people who tent camp. RV sites are challenging to get into and some sites have no room for tow vehicle. Campsites are close to each other. Nice to be close to Sand Dunes.

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  J.R. B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 7, 2021

  Aspen Glade (rio Grande National Forest, Co)

  Wonderful weekend!

  This was a wonderful spot! We tent camped with our family of 4 for 4 nights. Camp hosts were awesome too! We haven’t ever done a site with no shower so that’s the only reason it didn’t get a 5 star. But! The river made for great bathing :-D

  Nearby to tons of hiking spots and great outdoors experiences.

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  Melanie S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 12, 2019

  Great Sand Dunes Oasis

  The Oasis is a hidden gem

  It's slight hidden behind a bigger RV andodge campground. It was beautiful views from ANY tent site you got. It had bathroom n accessible showers if needed. Firewood. Friendly hosts and snacks. And RIGHT outside the entrance to see the dunes. It was awesome! Close to lakes n rivers to fish and just beautiful.

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  Kenneth S.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 11, 2021

  Park Creek Campground

  Park Creek Campground, Rio Grande National Forest

  Park Creek Campground Rio Grande National Forest

  Elevation: 8500

  Directions: In South Fork, Colorado, at intersection of State 149 and US 160, take Road 160 west 7.8 miles to Park Creek campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.

  This small campground, stretches along the banks of the South Fork of the Rio Grande River among mature shade trees. Many sites are adjacent to the river. US Highway 160 is very close by so will have some traffic noise. The campground has the feel of spacious seclusion and is very cool and shady. Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets , Drinking water.

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  Amanda N.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 9, 2019

  Cordova Pass

  Great Spot ⛺️

  This campground has 3 walk in tent campsites, a pit toilet, picnic tables, fire pits and great access to West Spanish Peaks trailhead. Very clean & quite. Great Mountain View’s. There are fees for camping & day use. US Forrest Service land.

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  Sam

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 23, 2022

  Sand Dunes Recreation

  Nice spot

  Tent sites were very close together but no one was next to us. Bathrooms close but just Porta potties. Showers you have to pay. Nice place we enjoyed it but there was a screaming baby all night long. Loud neighbors were expected camping in a resort like this those. Great place to stay unless you want a more nature camping experience.

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  Diane S.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 15, 2024

  Alvarado Campground

  One of those gems

  The campground won't accommodate fifth wheels only horse and rv up to 30 or so. Many of the sites in the 30,s up are useless other than a van. Tent sites are not good. Very uneven pads. The 40,s are much better and all mostly tents. The sites below 30 to 1 are pretty nice. Must say the hosts for the new concession explorUS were doing a bang up job.

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  Keri F.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 24, 2019

  Monument Lake Resort

  Fantastic!!

  Great rv or tent sites. Amazing views and fishing

  Small store and restaurant on site

  Free fishing is usually first weekend in June and the local fire dept hosts a fishing tourney

  Sites fill up quickly. Busy on weekends. We prefer Sun-Thur to miss the crowds.

  Near Stonewall which has restaurant/small store. Nearby fly fishing at North Lake

  Come with a full tank of gas!

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  MARC C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 21, 2023

  Ponderosa Campground

  Would be 5 stars, except....Deer flies!!!

  Stunning spot, lots of tent sites, room for maybe 12 campers of modest length, mine is 26' spot #9 is prime for a camper with a driver side slide/kitchen table. unknown if it's seasonal but the biting flies, primarily deer flies are beyond bearable, I survived 4 days, most other campers left after one night. The camp host is very friendly, and knows the best fishing holes.

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  Ali W.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 30, 2016

  Mosca Campground

  Basic campground

  If you can't get into the Sand Dunes campground, this is your next bet. About 15-20 minutes to the National Park, great for RV's, tent camping was tricky. Winds were insane we ended up sleeping in the car. There are nice fire pits with grates, picnic tables, and a shelter. No other shade then that, no trees. Bathrooms were nice and there was a little camp store. The lake was dried up when we went. This would not be my first choice in the area but you can reserve spots which is nice if you aren't rolling in until Saturday.

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  Andrew B.

  Scout

  

  May. 4, 2021

  Sand Dunes Recreation

  Camping and cabins near The Dunes

  The Hot springs consist of a large outdoor pool and a couple of smaller pools. It’s $15 to soak or half price if you camp there. The Greenhouse pool is 21+ for an additional $3. The Greenhouse is lush with plants and not as crowded as the main pool. We were in overflow camping and were treated to some amazing sunsets on the Sand Dunes. There are berms around the regular tent camping that limit your views. All the water on site comes out hot which was great for our chilly visit yet may not be as nice in the hotter months.

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  Justin Edward V.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 18, 2023

  Beaver Creek Site 4

  Beautiful views and easy drive

  I stayed here on June 16 2023. I some with one of the locals there and he said they just opened the gates that morning. This spot is pretty open with room for a small rv or tent camping. It's a short drive up to Poage Lake at the top of the mountain and also a short drive to Beaver Creek Reservoir down the mountain. The road is a well kept dirt road. There was a family that drove their minivan all the way up to Poage lake. We got a little weather while there, mixture of rain and light snow.

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  Lauren T.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 3, 2022

  Sand Dunes Recreation

  On-site hot spring pool & modest tiny house

  We booked this cabin for the cheap price and didn’t even know about the on-site hot spring until we got there. It’s a bit quirky but we loved it and I am waiting for the right moment to go back. It is close to the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve and is a great option if you are open to something that is a little less “wilderness” and more of a unique glamping experience.

  I use glamping lightly here.

  There are also options for tent camping and RV camping on-site.

  Apparently there is also a nearby spot to look for UFOs!

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  Rachel T.

  Guide

  

  May. 11, 2018

  Pinon Flats Campground — Great Sand Dunes National Park

  Amazing view

  This site isn’t really big enough for an RV of any size. It didn't affect us, as we were tent camping, but we saw our neighbors really struggling for like an hour trying to get into their site. That said, the view of the dunes and mountains from #25 is spectacular. It backs up to the restroom (flush toilets), which was only a minor nuisance due to extra foot traffic around our site. There is a camp store in the campground with firewood and water and whatever else you may have forgotten (like jiffy pop and s’mores sticks)! All of the sites have their own bear boxes, too.