Top Tent Camping near La Jara, CO

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Best Tent Sites Near La Jara, CO (33)

  1. 1.

    Rabbit Hole Ranch

    12 Reviews
    71 Photos
    144 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
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Dispersed

    $30 - $44 / night

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  2. 3.

    The Chicken Ranch

    1 Review
    38 Photos
    6 Saves
    Antonito, Colorado

    Located 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
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      5.

      Los Pinos

      1 Review
      10 Saves
      Antonito, Colorado

      4 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
      Camper-submitted photo from Sacred White Shell Mountain Campground
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        7.

        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.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Tents
        • Toilets
        • Alcohol
        Camper-submitted photo from Lower Lagunitas Campground
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        8.

        Lower Lagunitas Campground

        2 Reviews
        15 Photos
        7 Saves
        Chama, New Mexico

        12 campsites at 10,400' in Upper and Lower Lagunitas areas are adjacent to breath-taking Cruces Basin.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • ADA Access
        • Tents
        • Group
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
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        Cabresto Lake Campground

        5 Reviews
        17 Photos
        134 Saves
        Questa, New Mexico
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Cabins
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
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        Upper Lagunitas Campground

        1 Review
        3 Photos
        8 Saves
        Chama, New Mexico
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Tents
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Trash
        • Picnic Table
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      Recent Tent Reviews In La Jara

      615 Reviews of 33 La Jara Campgrounds


      • Camper-submitted photo from Rio Chama RV Park
        September 7, 2024

        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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Zapata Falls Campground
        September 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from East Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 - Dispersed Camping
        September 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Great Sand Dunes Oasis
        August 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!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Great Sand Dunes Oasis
        August 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. 

      • Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Hopewell Lake
        August 29, 2024

        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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Site 4
        August 25, 2024

        Beaver 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Great Sand Dunes Dispersed
        August 22, 2024

        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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Zapata Falls Campground
        August 19, 2024

        Zapata 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!!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Mallette Creek North
        August 14, 2024

        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!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Del Norte Dispersed Camping
        August 5, 2024

        Del Norte Dispersed Camping

        Incredible spot during the week

        Incredible spot, river is incredibly cold even in August. Most sites have river access: Wildlife is abundant. Air is cool. One of the most beautiful spots I’ve ever camped at. The only downside? The F’n ATVS. Disrespectful to other campers and stir up SO much dust, also just out right dangerous? Because of this the road is full of washboards. Folks out here apparently also do not care to pick up their trash or have any common curtesy of how to leave a campsite. Very unfortunate:( PSA: clean up your trash and pack out your used toilet paper…. 🤢 We stayed at 3 different sites. Sites get better the further along you go, road is rough but nothing a standard 4x4 vehicle can’t handle. (We have a Toyota Tacoma) There are hiking trails/ ATV trails too. We will definitely be back. Great spot during the week when there’s less traffic!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Hopewell Lake
        July 29, 2024

        Dispersed Camping Near Hopewell Lake

        Lots of sites in high elevation and shaded area.

        This dispersed area is close to Hopewell Lake and Campground where there is fishing and vaulted toilets. The Continental Divide Trail goes right through this location.

      • Camper-submitted photo from BLM Mt. Blanca Rd. Dispersed
        July 28, 2024

        BLM Mt. Blanca Rd. Dispersed

        Quick Stop

        Quick and easy to find. Area was easily accessible. A great option for those on a budget and attempting to avoid paying fees for one night stays. Nice views of the valley and mountain behind. Sites were not the most level going up the mountainside and a bit rocky. Would stay there again!

      • Camper-submitted photo from BLM Near Great Sand Dunes Hwy 150
        July 27, 2024

        BLM Near Great Sand Dunes Hwy 150

        Beautiful views & Isolated

        This place is good for those who have clearance and a 4WD. Road can be rough but pretty much all pickups are good. Don’t need a jeep. If it rains, you could get in trouble. The views are beautiful. Especially higher up. Some spots, I didn’t find tons of spots. I was the only one here on a Friday night last week if July 🤷🏼‍♀️. Or if there were others I didn’t know it. You get cover of some trees quicker than the sacred mountain location farther south on same road. You have to open a gate to get in. I would recommend it, and will probably be back at some point.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Junebug Campground
        July 24, 2024

        Junebug Campground

        Great place with river access

        This has been once of the best places we have stayed, There is no electric hook ups at the site. I can hear noise from the road but it really didn’t bother us. We did have river access at our site. Camp host was great. We stayed another night as we really enjoyed the area.

      • Camper-submitted photo from BLM Mt. Blanca Rd. Dispersed
        July 23, 2024

        BLM Mt. Blanca Rd. Dispersed

        Dispersed Mountain Views !

        This campsite is very popular, I would definitely recommend arriving early morning time to secure a spot. We got in fairly late in the night from Texas and had to drive in a ways. Many people left early in the morning so sites opened up fairly quickly. The road is graded and then turns into a rocky road that is manageable in a crossover for a ways then high clearance will be needed. There was a small flooded portion that is next to the helipad but we just drove up onto the helipad to get around it as to not risk getting stuck. There are plenty of sites available and even a circle drive in the front of the road if you don’t feel like venturing in during the night. There are A TON of flies! Lots of bug spray and loose clothing to avoid those pesky biting flies. We had a beautiful view of the mountain and Great Sand dunes is a short 20 minutes away. Our pups loved the large open spaces but beware of cacti and tiny burrs.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Cool Sunshine RV Park
        July 22, 2024

        Cool Sunshine RV Park

        Very Nice and Friendly

        This place is clean. Lots of extras here. Green grass and leveled parking. Bathroom was good the shower was hot. The heater was on in the morning was a little too warm. The train tracks never bothered us. I definitely recommend this place.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Great Sand Dunes Oasis
        July 19, 2024

        Great Sand Dunes Oasis

        Excellent Location

        This campground is so conveniently close to the national park. The property was well-maintained and clean. The staff were very friendly. And, there was a restaurant, gift shop and equipment rental shop on the property.

        Our RV spot had full hookups but the sites were so closely spaced that there was no room for a picnic table or outdoor seating. The bathrooms were modern, clean, and with hot showers.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Pinon Flats Campground — Great Sand Dunes National Park
        July 15, 2024

        Pinon Flats Campground — Great Sand Dunes National Park

        A very convenient location if you're planning to conquer the sand dunes

        Busy campground with clean toilets. We'll maintained and clean camping spots. The camp store was also well-stocked. I was lucky to get a spot on short notice through dyrt premium feature where it tells you if someone cancels. In July, there were a ton of mosquitoes everywhere except over the sand. From the campground you can easily hike up to the creek and the east face of the dunes within 15-30 minutes. From there, you can climb the dunes as far up as you want to.

        Oh and you'll only get shade in the late afternoon at this site, that too like 70-80%.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Pass Creek
        July 3, 2024

        Pass Creek

        Roof top tent camping

        This place was perfect for a little one night stop. I am not sure if I would stay much longer, the spots are pretty out in the open not much privacy. there was a couple of spots that are further away from others but most spots are near each other. No bugs, there was service, and saw quite a bit of wild life. It’s closer to the road so we could hear some traffic if it bothers you. roughly about 10 spots

      • Camper-submitted photo from Sanchez Stabilization Reservoir
        June 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from BLM Near Great Sand Dunes Hwy 150
        June 26, 2024

        BLM Near Great Sand Dunes Hwy 150

        Beautiful Spot

        A very short drive off the road, open and close the gate to get in. We parked up by a little stream in an E350 RV. Ground a bit bumpy, but drivable if you go slow. Cell signal okay, 5G 4bars AT&T but about 1-3 Mbps. Amazing wide open Mountain View’s. Many many bitey bugs!

      • Camper-submitted photo from BLM Mt. Blanca Rd. Dispersed
        June 20, 2024

        BLM Mt. Blanca Rd. Dispersed

        Happy we ended up here

        We ended up here by mistake, thinking we were at the Sacred White shell BLM. Glad we did though. Great views of The Twin Peaks and Blanca Peak. Lots of flat open space down low. We stopped as the road steepened and set up in a big spot that was close to the road. No complaints considering we got here an hour before dark. Views for miles here!



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