When it comes to camping in Colorado, the options are almost limitless. From the valleys of the state’s highest peaks to Garden of the Gods and beyond, you’ll find alpine lakes, red rock formations, craggy peaks, dense pine forest, and wildflower-dotted meadows all right outside the tent door. 


While Colorado claims many iconic destinations, Garden of the Gods ranks near the top of many visitors’ lists. The red rock formations backed by towering mountain ridgelines offers a jaw-dropping location for both hiking and camping in Colorado. Head to the Garden of the Gods RV Resort and pitch your tent for easy access to adventure, or opt for a cottage to enjoy a little luxury at the edges of one of Colorado’s most scenic locations. Enjoy easy day hikes through the namesake park, or explore the trails that trace through Red Rock Canyon Open Space.


If wilderness and solitude are more of what you’re looking for, ditch the big city and head for Twin Lakes, the basecamp for Colorado’s highest peak, Mount Elbert. Situated at a lofty 9,900 feet on the edges of Turquoise Lake, May Queen Campground offers both tranquility and million-dollar views. Sleep beneath a starry sky amidst lodgepole pines and spend your days exploring the Turquoise Lake Nature Trail. Ambitious hikers can post up at the Elbert Creek campground and head for the Mount Elbert trailhead to tackle the challenging trek to the 14,433-foot summit. And, don’t forget the fishing rod for this destination: angling on any of the nearby lakes is a great way to enjoy sunny summer days camping in Colorado’s mountains.


Those looking to stay closer to the Mile High City can find tent camping at Echo Lake campground on the outskirts of Idaho Springs, or at Aspen Meadows campground in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Whether it’s a weekend getaway not far from the city or a challenging and inspiring adventure deep in the mountains, the medley of camping in Colorado has something for everyone. 

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San Luis

The Best Camping Near San Luis, Colorado

Pitch your tent anywhere you would like on the property and instantly start enjoy the picture perfect scenery. Just relax and get away from everything or take advantage of some of the many amazing hiking trails in the area and surrounding. The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is only a short drive away.



Secluded Star Gazer Campsite in Costilla County

**Lot 42 Lynn Court, San Luis, CO 81152**

Escape the hustle & bustle of city life on these 5-acres in the Rio Grande Ranchos.

This property is accessible year-round and is a beautiful spot to camp.

Close to the Rio Grande River for fishing or close to the highway that can get you to the Great Sand Dunes National Park or skiing in Taos.

Pitch your tent anywhere you would like on the property and instantly start enjoy the picture perfect scenery. Just relax and get away from everything or take advantage of some of the many amazing hiking trails in the area and surrounding. The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is only a short drive away.

**LOCATION**

**County: **Costilla

**Subdivision: **Rio Grande Ranchos

**Driving Directions: **Head to San Luis via Hwy 159 S. Once in town, turn right/west onto Hwy 142. Follow 142 for 19 miles. Turn left on Rio Grande Ave and follow for 4 miles. Turn left onto La Jara Tr. After 0.3 miles turn right onto Laura Rd. Laura will dead-end onto Co Rd 2.8. Turn left at the T dead-end. Pass one road on your left, and the next left will be Lynn Ct. The parcel is on the left, just before the house at the end of the cul-de-sac. Approximate center GPS coordinates: 37.13648, -105.70879

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Rio Grande "Big River" Marker – Approx. 15 min

Lobatos Bridge -Approx. 16 min

Sanchez Stabilization Park- Approx. 27 min

Piñon Hills HP – Approx. 28 min

South Piñon Hills HP – Approx. 34 min

Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge – Approx. 60 min

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Approx 1hr 7 min

Mt Lindsey Approx 1hr 15 min

Culebra Peak – Approx. 1 hr 16 min

Blanca Peak Approx 1hr 25

Trinchera Peak – Approx. 90 min



**New Mexico **

Ute Mountain – Approx. 41 min

Carson National Forest – Approx. 1 hr 24min



The Town of San Luis is a statutory town that is the county seat and the most populous town of Costilla County, Colorado, United States. Formerly known as San Luis de la Culebra, it is the oldest continuously occupied town in Colorado.

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[**Population**](<https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1020US1021&sxsrf=ALiCzsb-s1dLB254S6nez2gu5gwfqrtopA:1670956992912&q=san+luis,+colorado+population&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LQz9U3KLJMMtUyS0m20s9JTU9MroxPTixKscrJT04syczPiy8uAdLFJZnJiTnxRanpIKGC_ILSHLDsIlbZ4sQ8hZzSzGIdheT8nPyixJR8BYQ8ALSwsmJkAAAA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjJh_3vn_f7AhUklnIEHb9mCkoQ6BMoAHoECHcQAg>)**: **613 (2021)

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[**Established**](<https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1020US1021&sxsrf=ALiCzsb-s1dLB254S6nez2gu5gwfqrtopA:1670956992912&q=san+luis,+colorado+established&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjJh_3vn_f7AhUklnIEHb9mCkoQ6BMoAHoECHwQAg>)**: **April 9, 1851





Lynn Court Camp - San Luis CO

It has a beautiful view of mount Blanca and mount Lindsey. We are a mile from the trail that leads to lakes on the mountain. We are right down the road from the Great Sand dunes and Zapata falls. Are camp ground is 2wd access and can park right next to camp ground. We have fire pits for each site and sell fire wood for all camper at a discount price.



A Frame Camping 

Located outside of Alamosa Colorado in the town of Blanca This property is 5 acres of land. It is for dispersed camping, tent camping, RV camping. Campers must pack out whatever they packing. fires are permitted, however they must be completely extinguished and water or a fire extinguisher must be readily accessible. There is no bathroom however campers are permitted to dig a latrine or cathole that must be 6 inches deep and covered with dirt after you. Please call if you have any questions, 201-497-0185. In the near future there will be property available for camping in Maine and New York

SJ's Camping 

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!



The Chicken Ranch

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.&nbsp;

 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.



Rabbit Hole Ranch 

Monument Lake Resort was built in 1937 and is located in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains in beautiful Southern Colorado.

All structures are adobe and includes a bar and restaurant, marina, convenience store and 20 hotel rooms and 13 cabins.

This 368 acre resort has 40 RV Sites and 42 Tent Camping Sites and offers canoes, kayaks, 2 person fishing pontoon boats, paddle boards and a 14 person party pontoon.

Monument Lake Resort

The ranch is on 112 acres of rolling meadows with full RV hook ups. Tent camping is also available with toilet in the barn.

The RV site is next to the main house and the barn on a gravel pad. You can visit with the resident horses, take a stroll around the property, hang out by the fire pit, enjoy the peacefulness or stare at the stars and the milky way. Take a drive on the Highway of Legends, go check out the Great Sand Dune State Park, visit Stonewall (part of the Dakota Sandstone Formation) or Devil's Stairsteps (grandest dikes of the area), Lathrop State Park, La Veta, Cuchara just to name a few places.

We are 20 minutes from La Veta a cute little town or 45 minutes from another cute town called Westcliffe. Groceries are available in Walsenburg.



Moonstruck Ranch

Discover one of Colorado's hidden treasures at Peaceful Peaks located on the Highway of Legends offering a quiet getaway in a luxury Glamping tent, reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Enjoy unforgettable Stargazing views!Stay in Peaceful Peaks Glamping. Feel free to relax and Fully enjoy nature in a beautiful tent equipped with wood stove , perfect for amazing glamping and picnic table with propane firepit and hammock swing.Kitchen utensils (plates, glasses, coffee pot, cups, cutlery, and pots), bathroom items ( soap, and toilet paper), towels, and sheets King Bed with Additional cots available.



Peaceful Peaks Glamping 

Welcome to our historic 17-acre base camp with RV sites, apartments, rustic cabins and a penthouse condo in the center of town; we're family and pet friendly! We have a stocked trout pond and the Red River flows through the campground. We're an easy mile from the center of town. Come stay with us and enjoy all that Red River has to offer! Red River is at 8,661 feet with summers days in the 70°s and evenings in the 50°s. Perfect camping weather! We are a ski resort during the winter and we have winterized RV sites (heated water) for your year round camping pleasure. RV winter rates are $45/night. Summer rates vary depending on the site chosen. We have a "Buddy Site" section for families or groups (Sites 46-57) that is between the Red River and the trout pond. See our website for more details and booking.


4K River Ranch

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While all Colorado towns are outdoor-friendly, Colorado Springs is up there with the best of them. If you’re looking to visit Colorado, but Boulder and Denver just aren’t for you, the Springs is where you want to be.

With a wealth of US Forest Service and BLM land, the best camping near Colorado Springs is all free. If you’re looking for the best hiking around, you have solid options between Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Unfortunately, there are no campsites for tents or RVs in either of those places. Point yourself towards Florissant, CO, and see the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument if you want to keep driving. There are no campgrounds available at the national monument either, though you, again, have a host of free camping opportunities nearby.

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Currently, there are three campgrounds available during the summer season, with two on TBD status. Rocky Mountain campsites open at the end of May and close around late September. The three available campsites are all on a reservation system. Longs Peak, which is still TBD, is the only first-come, first-served camping option. You can RV camp in Rocky Mountain, though there are no RV-specific sites. If you can’t get a spot in the park during peak season, the best camping near Rocky Mountain National Park is in Estes Park, CO, or any US Forest Service land to the east.

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