Are you in need of a campground near San Luis, CO? San Luis is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near San Luis and user-submitted reviews.
$25 / night
"The site is about two hours west of Trinidad Colorado in the Spanish Peaks Area along scenic highway 12."
"This area has everything Colorado at 11,500’. There is a waterfall, a lake, some marsh land and plenty of views! Up on the adjacent mountainside are a few old mining locations and some caves."
"Home Mountain Reservoir, outside of Fort Garland, CO. Its located just off off Highway160 about 4 hours from Denver."
"We have also bought land to build on three miles from the lake, we love this area."
"It's a fairly busy place as off-road vehicles and horse back riding are popular here. Beautiful views of the San Luis Valley, Great Sand Dunes National Park, and Mt. Blanca."
"The Dyrt map says Mt Blanco road but Apple Maps says lake Como road. They both branch off highway 150."
$20 / night
"Great location with easy access to The Great Sand Dunes."
"Overlooks all of the San Luis valley"
$20 / night
"We woke up to wild horses close to us. Great spot."
"Wild Horse Mountain View not only has amazing views from your site, but is super close to tons of great outdoor activities, it doesn't matter what you like to do! "
"About 4 nice camping sites around the lake. Quiet windy. The van is rocking around. Hold onto your car doors when you open them. Two bar LTE mobile service."
"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."
$20 - $80 / night
"Piñon Flats is located one mile north of the Visitor Center. Any sites not reserved become available as first-come, first-served."
"There are hiking paths from the campgrounds out to the dunes, and it's only a three minutes drive to the dunes parking area."
$25 / night
"The area surrounding Purgatory is GORGEOUS. It’s straight out of a movie or picture book."
"No access to electric or water. Road to camp is rough. Beautiful scenery. Short drive to Chucara and Stonewall."
$25 / night
"Beautiful place in Southern Colorado. It is a busy (small), very pretty campground Southern CO (not all spots are shaded). Great Hosts with clean vault toilets. "
"The views driving up from the main road are absolutely stunning. I was here when the leaves were changing in the fall and I’m not sure there are many places in Colorado more beautiful than up here."
$25 - $169 / night
"It was our first time to tent camp in Colorado and it was great. Several sites to choose from. Some have views of the dunes, some are more secluded. Bathrooms were clean."
"It's slight hidden behind a bigger RV andodge campground. It was beautiful views from ANY tent site you got. It had bathroom n accessible showers if needed. Firewood. Friendly hosts and snacks."
ScoutFound easily and down road from Great Sand Dunes NP & Medano Creek. BLM (dispersed) spot off Mt Blanca Rd, was quiet and peaceful. Was surprised how many other campers were enjoying nearby sites. Plenty of room to enjoy site without feeling crowded. A nice site, enjoyed evening fire. Some sites have rock fire rings, so was pleased. Nearness to Great Sand Dunes was a huge plus. Would recommend this dispersed site. Alamosa nearby for supples & food, etc.
ScoutYou need a backcountry permit to camp at Medano Pass road. Signs indicate this before you enter the road and again a few hundred yards down the road.
ScoutThe map location and coordinates are not correct. I was unable to find the spot. Likely supposed to be north of listed location. See dispersed sites just north.
RangerLots of people all on top of one another. Not my cup of tea but that’s kind of what you get for Memorial Day weekend.
RangerTwo-loop campground with a small store that sells firewood etc. I lucked into site #67 after changing plans due to inclement weather. The sites in the 60's are on the west end of the loop and have fantastic views of the dunes with all the color variations as the sun moves. There are two flush bathrooms on the loop, with no showers. There is a wash sink outside the bathroom.
Some sites are only tent-friendly with parking parallel to the sight and then walking up to a tent area. Other spots work for smaller vans, trailers, etc. and most are short in depth but double-wide drives to position the vehicle beside the trailer. The Visitor Center is a couple miles away as is the picnic area and trail to the dunes. There is a trailhead that leaves directly from the upper loop of the campground that leads to an overlook or backcountry camping.
LegendThis hike up the dunes was brutal but it was so worth it! Endless spots to pitch your tent or just part your sleeping bag down for the night!
ScoutAccess is easy. There are 4-5 improved campsites with vault toilets. Lots of UTV traffic when I was there which made it dusty. Most sites were on or very near the river. It’s a long way back there and if it’s full you don’t have many other options. That’s why 3 stars.
Ok for small campers but I wouldn’t take anything too big as the spaces are small and it is very tight to maneuver. Also there is a mix of public and private land along this road so be sure where exactly you are.
GuideStayed at this campground 2 nights - the view, the sunset, San Louis Valley. The Great Sand Dunes National Park was overcrowded. Weather moves very fast through this valley. We had snow and sunshine within a couple of hours. Love this campground!
GuideGood spot to camp for the night.
Camping near San Luis, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning views and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a base for exploring nearby attractions, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Camping near San Luis, Colorado, is a great way to enjoy nature and create lasting memories. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, San Luis, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 149 campgrounds and RV parks near San Luis, CO and 33 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near San Luis, CO is Blue Lake Campground - Temporarily Closed with a 4.6-star rating from 35 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 33 free dispersed camping spots near San Luis, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near San Luis, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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