Best Tent Camping near Del Norte, CO

Looking for tent camping near Del Norte? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Would you prefer a quiet dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities? Either way, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Del Norte, CO (35)

    Camper-submitted photo from Rabbit Hole Ranch
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    1. Rabbit Hole Ranch

    12 Reviews
    71 Photos
    145 Saves
    Mosca, Colorado

    Camp 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
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Dispersed

    $30 - $44 / night

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      3. Stunner

      2 Reviews
      16 Saves
      Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado

      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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      Camper-submitted photo from Poage Lake Primitive Campsite
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        7. Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge

        3 Reviews
        3 Photos
        23 Saves
        Moffat, Colorado

        Each campsite is 5-10 acres. Miles of running trails and an outdoor gym are available to guests. Each campground is equipped with a fire pit, log benches, charcoal grill, and hammock posts. Tents, sleeping bags, hammocks, And more are available to rent by reservation. Spectacular 7600 ft 360-degree high desert views.

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        • Electric Hookups
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        • Reservable
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          8. Middle Frisco Trailhead #879

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          Del Norte, Colorado

          The Middle Frisco trail is 6.3 miles long. It begins at County Road 13 and ends at Frisco Lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Foot Travel, Horse Travel, Mountain Biking

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            Camper-submitted photo from Off Cow Camp Cabin
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            10. Off Cow Camp Cabin

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            Del Norte, Colorado

            Overview

            Off Cow Camp is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at 10,500 feet on Burro Creek near an off-highway vehicle trail. The cabin and barn were renovated in 2010 and a vault toilet was installed. Visitors may reserve the cabin for a maximum of fourteen nights to allow others the opportunity to rent the cabin.

            Recreation

            The surrounding area offers many recreation opportunities, including hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, and fishing.

            Natural Features

            There are meadows, aspen groves and spruce/fir forests near the cabin. At 13, 200 feet, Bennett Peak sits southeast of the cabin. Fitton Guard Station is located 400 yards upstream from Off Cow Camp and is available as a rental cabin to the public.

            Nearby Attractions

            The Burro Creek off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails connect many miles of OHV trails and forest roads in the area. The trails are also used by motorcycles, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. During the winter, snowmobilers and backcountry skiers use the area near the cabin.

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            $25 / night

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          Recent Tent Reviews in Del Norte

          724 Reviews of 35 Del Norte Campgrounds


          • jsjsjdn I.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from West Fork Dispersed
            Oct. 28, 2024

            West Fork Dispersed

            Nice spot by the river

            There were about 4 spots clustered together right after the second bridge (a little over 2 miles from the main road). i took the right fork after that towards the rainbow springs trailhead and didn’t find anything else, but there might be more spots if you take the left fork after the second bridge instead. at the end of october the paid campground you pass by is closed for the season, no water and vault toilets are locked

          • sportzfytv A.
            Camper-submitted photo from Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge
            Oct. 22, 2024

            Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge

            Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge

            The Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge offers a unique blend of outdoor activities and relaxation, making it an ideal getaway for sports enthusiasts. With its expansive facilities, it perfectly complements Sportzfy TV's mission to promote active lifestyles and engage audiences in diverse sporting events. Whether you’re looking to train or unwind, this destination provides an excellent backdrop for fitness and recreation. For More: https://www.sportzfytvapks.com/

          • sportzfytv A.
            Camper-submitted photo from Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge
            Oct. 22, 2024

            Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge

            Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge

            The Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge offers a unique blend of outdoor activities and relaxation, making it an ideal getaway for sports enthusiasts. With its expansive facilities, it perfectly complements Sportzfy TV's mission to promote active lifestyles and engage audiences in diverse sporting events. Whether you’re looking to train or unwind, this destination provides an excellent backdrop for fitness and recreation. For More: https://www.sportzfytvapks.com/

          • Rick T.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Site 4
            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.

          • CThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from BLM Mt. Blanca Rd. Dispersed
            Oct. 13, 2024

            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!

          • Erik F.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from New Jack Road
            Oct. 11, 2024

            New Jack Road

            numerous campsites

            area is pretty rocky so i would be careful with a ground tent. We stayed in our van and it was great.

          • Ryan T.
            Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Creek Road
            Oct. 11, 2024

            Turkey Creek Road

            Great Site Great View

            Easy drive up 160 from Pagosa. Pitched the tent in the afternoon and headed to town for a soak.

            Room for a couple cars and several tents. Not PERFECTLY flat for the tent-folk.

            View is killer - we hit it at about peak color.

          • Angela E.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Cotton Creek Trailhead
            Oct. 7, 2024

            Cotton Creek Trailhead

            Beautiful and peaceful 💚

            The sky is GORGEOUS. The road is very rocky & very rough, so you'll want to have decent clearance and be prepared to take it slow. I've never seen so many stars!

          • DL M.The Dyrt PRO User
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            Oct. 1, 2024

            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.

          • Mark B.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Pass Creek
            Oct. 1, 2024

            Pass Creek

            Over night sleep stop.

            Stop here just for and sleep stop overnight. Road is well maintained. Several places to pull off the side of the road or actual sites too. We have a 35' 5th wheel and had no problems menivering the area. Nice lake with a parking lot at the end the turn around at if you wish to take the road all the way to the end.

          • pThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Joyful Journey Hot Springs
            Sep. 22, 2024

            Joyful Journey Hot Springs

            Costs a lot more than listed

            We were charged $170 for a site in the middle of a gravel parking lot. It included dinner, breakfast and use of the hot springs. The WiFi didn’t reach us, but worked in the buffet style cafeteria-like dining area. Way overpriced for the experience!

          • Richard M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (south Central Co)
            Sep. 20, 2024

            Big Meadows Reservoir Campground (south Central Co)

            Place where THOUGHTS gets its peace

            I recently had the pleasure of staying at Big Meadows Campground, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the stunning natural beauty surrounding the campground. The sites are spacious and well-maintained, providing a perfect blend of privacy and community. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making check-in a breeze. Other then this you can find me here!
            https://www.carmatec.com

          • Brittany R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Valley View Hot Springs—Orient Land Trust
            Sep. 15, 2024

            Valley View Hot Springs—Orient Land Trust

            Came for the daily soak - stayed for the camping

            This place was great! We originally planned just to do a daily soak before heading to our next campsite but ended up just staying here because we enjoyed it so much. The camp sites were simple but great and you have total access to all hot springs, bathrooms, showers, sauna, AND a communal outdoor kitchen. We participated in the clothing optional experience but didn’t feel like we had to. Great people all around from guests to staff. Highly recommend!

          • SThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from East Fork Campground
            Sep. 6, 2024

            East Fork Campground

            Quiet in the Tall Timbers

            We had site 22 which is away from the stream. Quite steep front to back. Level side to side. We were at our limit of ability to level the TT. Almost every site is big and well spaced. The whole area is treed with TALL lodgepoll pines with a few TALL ponderosa pines as well. Absolutely stunning. If you need solar, this is not the place. Otherwise it’s lovely.

          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Zapata Falls Campground
            Sep. 3, 2024

            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.

          • KThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
            Sep. 1, 2024

            East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping

            Fun location

            There are 20+ campsites along FR667. Some can accommodate RVs, some only tents. We parked a popup at the 1st campsite past the bridge near the trailhead. 2 waterfalls are close, Pagosa Springs is 30ish mins away. Our kids tubed down the creek. Lots of ATV traffic, some bikes, but overall quiet.

          • Shana D.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Great Sand Dunes Oasis
            Aug. 31, 2024

            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.
            Camper-submitted photo from Great Sand Dunes Oasis
            Aug. 29, 2024

            Great 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. 



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