Top Tent Camping near La Jara, CO

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Best Tent Sites Near La Jara, CO (34)

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

    12 Reviews
    71 Photos
    145 Saves

    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
    • Dispersed
    • Firewood Available

    $36 / night

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    3. The Chicken Ranch

    1 Review
    38 Photos
    6 Saves

    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!

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    Camper-submitted photo from Sanchez Stabilization Reservoir
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    4. Sanchez Stabilization Reservoir

    2 Reviews
    17 Photos
    17 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Picnic Table
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      5. Los Pinos

      1 Review
      10 Saves

      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

        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 Medano Pass Primitive Road
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        8. Medano Pass Primitive Road

        8 Reviews
        23 Photos
        376 Saves
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
        • Tents
        Camper-submitted photo from Lower Lagunitas Campground
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        9. Lower Lagunitas Campground

        2 Reviews
        15 Photos
        7 Saves

        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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        10. Cabresto Lake Campground

        5 Reviews
        17 Photos
        136 Saves
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Tent Cabin
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      Recent Tent Reviews In La Jara

      653 Reviews of 34 La Jara Campgrounds


      • Rick T.
        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.

      • UThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Questa Lodge & RV Resort
        Oct. 17, 2024

        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.

      • 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!

      • DL M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Mountainside 4WD High-Clearance Dispersed Campsites
        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.

      • Patricia N.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Junebug Campground
        Sep. 24, 2024

        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.

      • 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

      • SThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Rio Chama RV Park
        Sep. 17, 2024

        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.

      • Tom W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Rio Chama RV Park
        Sep. 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.

      • 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.

      • K
        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!

      • Timothy N.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Hopewell Lake
        Aug. 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.

      • Allen
        Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Site 4
        Aug. 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.

      • A
        Camper-submitted photo from Great Sand Dunes Dispersed
        Aug. 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.

      • cali N.
        Camper-submitted photo from Zapata Falls Campground
        Aug. 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!!

      • Erika L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Mallette Creek North
        Aug. 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!

      • Abby H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Del Norte Dispersed Camping
        Aug. 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!

      • Chris E.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Hopewell Lake
        Jul. 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.



      Guide to La Jara

      Camping near La Jara, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning views and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

      What to do

      • Hiking to waterfalls: Check out the short hike to the falls at Zapata Falls Campground. One camper said, "You can also hike further up to the lake," making it a great spot for both short and longer hikes.
      • Exploring the Great Sand Dunes: The Great Sand Dunes Oasis is just a short drive away. A visitor mentioned, "The location can’t be beat! Views are incredible!" Perfect for a day trip.
      • Stargazing: The UFO Watchtower is known for its dark skies. One camper noted, "The star gazing is amazing," making it a unique spot for those interested in the cosmos.

      What campers like

      • Scenic views: Campers rave about the breathtaking scenery. A review from Zapata Falls Campground highlights, "My site was great, so clean with a breathtaking view."
      • Friendly atmosphere: Many visitors appreciate the welcoming vibe. A camper at Rabbit Hole Ranch said, "Everyone was super friendly!" This makes for a pleasant camping experience.
      • Clean facilities: Clean bathrooms and well-maintained sites are a big plus. A review for Great Sand Dunes Oasis mentions, "The bath house was clean," which is always a relief when camping.

      What you should know

      • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Sacred White Shell Mountain, have no drinking water or electric hookups. A camper noted, "There are no frills at Zapata Falls," so be prepared for a more rustic experience.
      • Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds require reservations, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Zapata Falls Campground mentioned, "You do have to reserve online now in advance."
      • Wildlife encounters: Be aware of wildlife, especially bears. One camper at Zapata Falls Campground appreciated the "bear locker" at their site, which is essential for keeping food safe.

      Tips for camping with families

      • Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds or nearby attractions. A review for Woods & River RV Park mentions, "Fun kids area with playground and treehouse with zip line."
      • Plan for meals: Some campgrounds have restaurants nearby, like Great Sand Dunes Oasis, which can make meal planning easier. A camper said, "There is a store and restaurant on property."
      • Bring entertainment: If you're camping at places like Mosca Campground, where activities might be limited, pack games or outdoor toys to keep the kids entertained.

      Tips from RVers

      • Check site sizes: Some campgrounds have tight spaces. A review for Alamosa KOA mentions, "The sites are typical KOA- fairly close but well kept and level."
      • Full hookups: Look for campgrounds with full hookups if you need them. A visitor at Woods & River RV Park noted, "Had full hookups, paid $55/night."
      • Be mindful of noise: Campers at places like UFO Watchtower mentioned that sites are close together, so keeping noise down is important. One camper said, "The campsites are extremely close, so be very considerate with noise!"

      Camping near La Jara, Colorado, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RV enthusiast seeking adventure.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near La Jara, CO?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near La Jara, CO is Rabbit Hole Ranch with a 4.8-star rating from 12 reviews.

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