Best Cabin Camping near La Jara, CO

Several cabin accommodations are available around La Jara in southern Colorado, particularly for visitors exploring Great Sand Dunes National Park and the Rio Grande National Forest. The Alamosa KOA offers basic cabin rentals with electricity but no air conditioning or television amenities. Fitton Guard Station Cabin and Elwood Cabin provide more remote, rustic experiences within the national forest. Most cabin options include picnic tables and fire pits, with varying levels of furnishings and amenities. According to one visitor, "The cabin was clean and had electricity! This area is a must visit!"

Cabins range from bare-bones forest service rentals to more developed KOA-style accommodations. The Ponderosa Campground near Antonito features riverside cabins with access to hot showers and clean bathrooms. Schofield Homestead offers a highly-rated single cabin rental with electric hookups, drinking water, and toilets. Most locations require advance reservations, especially during summer months from May through October. A camper noted, "We stayed in a cabin and initially only booked for one night but decided to stay another. The cabin was clean and had electricity!"

Most cabins provide basic sleeping arrangements but require visitors to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and cooking supplies. Some campgrounds like Twin Rivers Cabins & RV Park near Antonito operate from May through mid-November, providing convenient access to fishing and hiking opportunities. On-site stores at certain locations offer firewood, ice, and limited groceries. The Sand Dunes Recreation area in Hooper and Camp Capulin both feature cabin rentals with electric hookups and shower facilities but have varying pet policies. Visitors should check specific amenities and rules when booking.

Best Cabin Sites Near La Jara, Colorado (36)

    1. Alamosa KOA

    19 Reviews
    Alamosa, CO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 589-9757

    "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."

    "Trash pick up, firewood delivery pick nick tables and fire rings at every site. There is a well stocked store with ice, propane, firewood etc."

    2. Great Sand Dunes Oasis

    54 Reviews
    Great Sand Dunes National Park And Preserve, CO
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 378-2222

    $25 - $169 / night

    "There are around 90 primitive tent only campsites here in addition to a couple dozen RV sites, cabins, and a mini lodge."

    "Booked a last minute RV spot at Great Sand Dunes Oasis. The bad:

    The park is not much to look at. The gravel roads and store parking area are in dire need of maintenance; buckle up."

    3. Ponderosa Campground

    5 Reviews
    Capulin, CO
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 376-5857

    "There are two fire pits. The land is flat compared to other sites at the Reservoir. Most of the ground is covered with sand."

    "The drive in is easy on Route 17 and does not require a vehicle with high ground clearance. They do allow campfires, they have clean bathrooms and a shower house."

    4. Sand Dunes Recreation

    28 Reviews
    Mosca, CO
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 378-2807

    "We stayed in the overflow tent area are which was nice because it was a little bit further away from the more crowded part of the campground."

    "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."

    5. Camp Capulin

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    Capulin, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 375-6292

    $18 - $77 / night

    6. Schofield Homestead

    1 Review
    Monte Vista, CO
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 465-4502

    $90 / night

    "The On-site camper at Schofield Homestead has an awesome location near the Sangre De Cristo Mountains & tons of cool spots around their property. "

    8. Fitton Guard Station Cabin

    1 Review
    Del Norte, CO
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 657-3321

    $25 / night

    "You can hike or OHV about a mile to the old ranger cabin in the bowl of a green valley. Cattle graze around the cabin and marmots dig around."

    9. Elwood Cabin

    2 Reviews
    South Fork, CO
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 274-8971

    $50 / night

    "A small cabin with 2 bunk beds, two burner propane stove a few propane lights, an outhouse and plenty of firewood for the fireplace! Also has an outdoor fire pit and good views."

    "I have stayed in this cabin many times! It is located 18 miles off the paved road "HWY 160" there is no reception of any type... HEAVEN!!!"

    10. Red River RV

    7 Reviews
    Red River, NM
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 754-6187

    $38 - $45 / night

    "Great views surrounded by mountains...right on the red river. Minutes away from town and skiing.... Level spots host are amazing, super helpful and attentive."

    "The showers and laundry were clean and beautiful. And the town was a short walk away with great restaurants. Can’t wait to come back."

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Cabin Reviews near La Jara, CO

149 Reviews of 36 La Jara Campgrounds


  • Sean G.
    Aug. 8, 2021

    Elwood Cabin

    Elevation at Eleven Thousand

    A small cabin with 2 bunk beds, two burner propane stove a few propane lights, an outhouse and plenty of firewood for the fireplace! Also has an outdoor fire pit and good views.

  • Amy & Stu B.
    Jul. 29, 2022

    South Fork Lodge & RV Park

    Gravel pit, no bathroom, no amenities, ATV heavy

    This is been one of my least favorite spots to stay thus far. This park has no bathrooms, no laundry, no fire pits… Nothing but a picnic table. It is fully gravel, sites weren’t level, and very loud early mornings with all of the ATV activity. I think it is far too expensive for the stay. The staff is nice, and it’s family owned—but everything else, including the location pretty much sucked. I really think it’s worth it to find another park around the area to stay.

    We had full hook ups. WiFi didn’t work and no Phone service.

  • M
    Jun. 27, 2021

    Little Creel

    Larger RV Park

    This is a larger RV Park. They provide full hookups, spaces for tent camping, and some small cottages. I have not used their restrooms, but the laundry is clean and reasonably priced. Many of the spaces are pretty close together, but we’ve had worse! They have nice picnic tables and fire pits. There is a creek that runs behind the park and the spaces along this creek cost more. We stayed in Space 20; which is supposed to have the creek behind it (so we paid more), but there’s a bunch of electrical boxes there so you can’t see it or access it and there’s also a huge manhole sticking up in our space! So don’t take Space 20 unless you are desperate! That is the reason for my 4 rating. The grass is sparse, but there are big grassy areas throughout the park. Some of the spaces have the shade of large trees. I would stay here again, but would avoid #20.

  • Andrew R.
    Jul. 13, 2017

    Fitton Guard Station Cabin

    Proposal Spot

    I proposed to my fiancé here. You can hike or OHV about a mile to the old ranger cabin in the bowl of a green valley. Cattle graze around the cabin and marmots dig around. The cabin is filled with four bunks beds, a good wood stove, and oil, paper towels, and bottles of stream water for boiling, all left by previous campers. There's a fire ring and makeshift bench outside, and the whole thing is ringed by a wooden fence. Worth the price, a very peaceful place.

  • Hayley K.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2019

    South Fork Lodge & RV Park

    Cutest Cabin Ever!

    This place was magical. It was the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary! Only an hour from the Sand Dunes, 45 min from Creede, and close to Three Barrel Brewing Co!

    The cabin was perfect, full bathroom, half kitchen, and plenty of sweetness that makes you feel cozy!

  • A
    May. 29, 2023

    Grandview Cabins and RV

    Peaceful

    The RV park is extremely quiet and pet friendly. We extremely enjoyed our three day stay. We have already started planning for a return trip.  They also have cabins for people to stay in it, traveling without their RV/tent. 

  • Kari T.
    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!

  • R
    Aug. 13, 2018

    Great Sand Dunes Oasis

    Excellent Proximity to Great Sand Dunes

    There are around 90 primitive tent only campsites here in addition to a couple dozen RV sites, cabins, and a mini lodge.

    $25/night for a tent only site, but the location to the park can’t be beat and the fee includes two showers (unlimited time).

    Some sites have picnic tables (not in the best shape) and all have fire rings.

    The general store is open from 8am-8pm, along with the restaurant. Everything was pretty reasonably priced and the food was good. They also rent boards for surfing the sand dunes.

    The view of the sunset and Milky Way were priceless. We would definitely return.

  • E
    May. 16, 2021

    Alamosa KOA

    Alamosa KOA

    This campground has everything you need. Trash pick up, firewood delivery pick nick tables and fire rings at every site. There is a well stocked store with ice, propane, firewood etc. We showed up on a Saturday and there was rock painting and $2 ice cream for the kids right next to the playground. If you want a quieter site however be sure to request something AWAY from the playground! It’s pretty noisy with the kids. Staff is great, views are good and the Sand Dunes are 1/2 hr away. Oh, they have free WiFi and hot showers as well. Kinda deluxe.


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