Best Tent Camping near Antonito, CO
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Best Tent Sites Near Antonito, CO (37)
1. The Chicken Ranch
Antonito, Colorado1 Review•38 Photos•6 SavesLocated in Southern Colorado (not Nevada) in the beautiful San Luis Valley is a 40-acre homestead open for camping and glamping. We are a primitive campground. Flat RV and camper spots with 360 views. Just turn your lawn chair! All RV's and pull behinds must be self-contained. We are not offering hook-ups at this time.
Do you love animals? Well, so do we! There are horses, goats, a cow, rescue dogs and of course chickens living on the ranch. All of our farm animals are friendly and we are happy to schedule time for the kids (includes adult children) to pet and give treats. Fresh eggs will be available to purchase as long as the girls are keeping up. Potluck cookouts every Friday night are sure to provide some great memories and you might even meet a new friend or two!
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Glamping
- Showers
- Toilets
2. Rabbit Hole Ranch
Mosca, Colorado12 Reviews•71 Photos•146 SavesCamp in the San Luis Valley below snow-capped mountains and surrounded by sage brush and cacti in this high alpine desert. Nestled between the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Mountains at 7500’ in elevation, this dispersed campsite gives you magnificent views and a feeling of peaceful privacy.
Easy access to Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mt. Blanca, Zapata Falls, and Hooper Hot Springs.
This area is great for photography, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and solitude.
This place gets busy on holidays but we’ll find a place for you!
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Dispersed
$30 - $44 / night
3. Great Sand Dunes Dispersed
Blanca, Colorado10 Reviews•51 Photos•275 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
4. Los Pinos
Antonito, Colorado1 Review•10 Saves4 developed campsites + dispersed camping at 8000' with superb river fishing access just west of NM Game & Fish Recreation Area
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
5. Carson NF - Forest Service Road 578 - Dispersed Camping
Carson National Forest, New Mexico5 Reviews•13 Photos•87 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
6. Lower Lagunitas Campground
Chama, New Mexico2 Reviews•15 Photos•7 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
7. Sanchez Stabilization Reservoir
San Luis, Colorado2 Reviews•17 Photos•17 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
8. Upper Lagunitas Campground
Chama, New Mexico1 Review•3 Photos•7 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Picnic Table
10. Cabresto Lake Campground
Questa, New Mexico5 Reviews•17 Photos•137 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Recent Tent Reviews in Antonito
518 Reviews of 37 Antonito Campgrounds
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Margo L.
Scout
Sand Dunes Recreation
Great stop otw to Great Sand Dunes
Everything was as described. They are open during the winter. The showers were hot and clean! Lovely views to wake up too!
Julie K.
Guide
Montoso Campground
Great view, quiet, well appointed
Picnic table, running water in spigots, fire ring and a view. We drove our van right to the spot. Clean pit toilets. $7/night
Rick T.
Traveler
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.
- UUT801
Ranger
Questa Lodge & RV Resort
Beautiful grounds
Stayed in spot R1 which is pretty small/crowded in, but near river and trees. Lovely duck and geese ponds and river walk, also dog park. Clean restrooms and showers but no changing stalls in either mens/womens shower. Very quiet and affordable. Near to grocery. Grounds are well-kept and healthy & green (lots of trees, shrubs, beautiful walk by river). Sorry pics are a bit washed out, doesn't do it justice.
- CCaitlin C.Traveler
BLM Mt. Blanca Rd. Dispersed
Great Spot
Was able to find a really nice open spot with amazing views of the mountains. Was big and spacious enough for me and my friend to camp in our vans. No one around for miles!
Grace R.Scout
BLM Near Great Sand Dunes Hwy 150
Not accessible
Gated off. Not accessible
- JJason R.Guide
Elk Creek Trail
spacious creekside hiking area
Parked on edge of flat in trees close to creek. Nice ambient noise. Fire rings, metal and stone. Plenty of room. Two vault toilets were clean plenty if TP. Lots of trails, bridge over creek, lakes are near by foot.
DL M.
Legend
Mountainside 4WD High-Clearance Dispersed Campsites
Tree sheltered sites along
I walked up the road about three miles on the way to the lake because the beginning of the road was way to rough for my van with large rocks about 6 inch diameter. There were lots of people disperse camping on the hilside above Como Road.
- Patricia N.Ranger
Junebug Campground
Red River access
We camped right to. The Red River, the site was fairly clean but we cleaned up what the campground host failed to pick up.
Picnic table and fire ring. Pit toilet was clean.
This is a great place to stay and it allows for day trips into Taos and Valle Vidal which is a spectacular trip. We saw large herds of bison roaming and had to wait for 20 minutes while they crossed the dirt road.
- RRoger M.Traveler
Taos Monte Bello RV Park
Small, quiet, and we'll maintained.
20 gravel sites in the desert about 6 miles NW of Taos. Only issue is there was only 1 men's room and 1 woman's room. But since we were smallest rig in our Sprinter van it wasn't an issue as I think others in Class A and C rigs had their own showers.
Melissa J.Guide
Arroyo Seco Dispersed NF Camping
Absolutely Gorgeous
There are so many campsites to choose from, all along the Hondo Rio. It's peaceful and quiet. We brought our four dogs and 13 year old. There's so much to do to keep them busy. The dogs love the river and to run through it. No one really bothers anyone. There are toilets at some of the sites. Very clean. We had storms while camping. At least six rock/mud slides on the road. I don't know who, but someone managed to clean it all up in record time. We've had a great time, even with the rain and hail. We will definitely come back.
- SShelley B.Scout
Rio Chama RV Park
Beautiful campground
Mostly RV sites, some tent sites. Some with no hookups, partial hookand full hookups. Awesome staff. Full bathroom & laundry facilities.
Kevin M.ScoutBLM Near Great Sand Dunes Hwy 150
Area Gated; No Access
Locked gate at indicated entry point.
- Tom W.Guide
Rio Chama RV Park
Shaded Next To River + Steam Train
The weather is perfect in the summer! The Cumbres & Toltec steam train goes by the campground twice a day at the trestle. The Rio Chama flows along the edge of the campground. The staff was friendly and helpful. The town of Chama is within walking distance. Definitely worth staying.
- LLorene N.Guide
Zapata Falls Campground
Beautiful views
So close to Sand Dunes and just beautiful with a waterfall. Loved it
- JJasonLegend
Zapata Falls Campground
Labor day mountain camping
Nice campsite. Bathrooms were locked and no host on site today maybe due to holiday. Plenty of hiking nearby. Hike to the falls is short and worth it. You can also hike further up to the lake.
- JJasonLegend
Sacred White Shell Dispersed Camping
Peaceful BLM camping
Very easy access to several spots in the area. Can hike up the mountain.
Shana D.Legend
Great Sand Dunes Oasis
Great Location
We booked here last minute on a holiday weekend and we were thankful they had a spot for us! The campground parking area is just that. It’s a place to park for the night, with full hook ups. No wifi. The location can’t be beat! Views are incredible! The bath house was clean. There is a store and restaurant in property. They also have cabins to rent. . My only complaint…this is a dark sky area with expansive views of the sky and the opportunity to see the Milky Way. This is not something g I get to see at home! However, all the giant campers had their bright lights on at night and it really messed with viewing of the sky. I wish there was a rule of no outside lights at night. It’s unnecessary! If you are one of those people that leave your lights on when you go in for the night, please reconsider!
Lisa M.RangerGreat Sand Dunes Oasis
Close to the park but basic campsites
We spent one night here so we could go to the park. Nice enough campground with level spaces and full hook ups. We paid $54. Area also has cabins and a lodge as well as a store with a little restaurant. The showers were amazing at this place. Nice hot copious amounts of water and very clean. About 4 miles from the park entrance. Sandunes were pretty cool, but unless you want to hike to the very top of them, you could easily only spend two hours at the most here. 
Timothy N.Guide
Dispersed Camping Near Hopewell Lake
Plentiful dispersed options
We spent a few nights in the dispersed area near Hopewell . We rolled in at 5 and had plenty of sites to choose from. We chose one of the lower areas, with one large open space surrounded by smaller sites. There were many more up the road, and there was constant traffic headed uphill until about 9PM. Once the traffic stopped it was very quiet, only the cattle calling through the trees. It rained for several hours and our spot stayed solid. Some offshoot roads were rutted out. The main road had minimal rocks and holes, didn't get very muddy. TMobile\Google mobile service worked well enough. Verizon did not work.
AllenScoutBeaver Creek Site 4
Cliff high exposure
No water sources within walking distance. The lake is aways away. It's a pull off on the dirt road that's big enough to fit a small camper on the side of a cliff with high exposure. No cover for thunderstorms.
- AAshley W.Traveler
Great Sand Dunes Dispersed
Good spot if you get there early
There’s plenty of spots off the main road, but seems like you need to get there early. We showed up around 6 pm. The road does get pretty rough eventually, and we didn’t trust our minivan going through the “unmaintained” section, we turned around and were able to find a connecting side road that had plenty of open space out there. When entering the road initially, the side road would be about half way up to your left. Pretty close to Great Sand Dunes National Park, so we were happy with this location! Nice mountain view.
cali N.GuideZapata Falls Campground
the most incredible place
i had an amazing time here. my site was great, so clean with a breathtaking view, clean bathrooms close by, and a bear locker! there is so much to do and the falls were insane. if you go past the trail and into the water to the cave, you can see the falls and feel the mist on your face. i am coming back next year FOR SURE. oh, and the camp host was very kind and friendly, truly a big help!!
- TTara S.Guide
Cuchilla Campground
Wonderful creekside camping
This is a wonderful little campground on the way to Taos Ski Valley. Sites are right on a creek & have picnic tables. From what we could tell, there are 2 different locations that we saw on the road, highway 150, one with sites 4-6 & further North where we stayed sites 1-3. We were able to find a level place to park the van & I took a dip in the creek in the morning. Refreshing! Camping is FREE at this campground for up to two weeks! There is no garbage here, so pack it in & pack it out.
- NNathan M.Guide
FR 024 Dispersed
Nice spot on the river
Grate spot on the river No cell service Someone has left trash
Erika L.Guide
Mallette Creek North
Peaceful
Even with a couple and a new born up the hill I never heard them from our campervan! Serene surroundings and even and beautiful place to camp during a thunderstorm!
Janay` M.GuideCuchilla Campground
Didn’t want to leave
Absolutely magical! My tent got rained out but I just haven’t had the opportunity to waterproof the tent. When it’s not wet season I’m sure this would be just even more magical. The bathroom was easily accessible, fire pits are great. Picnic tables were marked up, but the sound of the River was so worth all of it.
Guide to Antonito
Nestled near Antonito, Colorado, tent camping offers a chance to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the area. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, outdoor enthusiasts can find the perfect spot to pitch their tent and enjoy the great outdoors.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy fishing and wildlife watching at the serene Lower Lagunitas Campground, where small ponds are home to trout and various bird species.
- Experience the tranquility of Upper Lagunitas Campground, which is perfect for tent camping with ample space between sites for privacy.
- Explore the hiking trails around Cruces Basin Campground, known for its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery.
Scenic views and amenities
- Camp at Los Pinos, where you can enjoy picnic tables and toilets while surrounded by the picturesque landscape of Tierra Amarilla.
- Experience the rustic charm of Laguna Larga, which offers a unique setting in a cow pasture, although it may require some extra effort to access.
- Stay at the well-reviewed Chiflo Campground, where you can enjoy a primitive camping experience in the heart of Carson National Forest.
Tips for tent camping near Antonito
- Bring your own firewood and supplies when visiting Lower Lagunitas Campground, as there are no firewood services available on-site.
- Be prepared for a more rugged experience at Laguna Larga, where amenities are limited, and the area can be overgrown.
- Practice Leave No Trace principles at Cruces Basin Campground to help maintain the natural beauty of the area for future campers.
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