Cabins near Walsenburg, Colorado sit at elevations between 6,000-8,000 feet in the eastern foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. This area experiences significant temperature fluctuations, with summer days reaching 85°F but dropping to 50°F at night, making cabin accommodations particularly valuable for temperature regulation. Many cabin sites offer views of the Spanish Peaks, distinctive rock formations visible from campsites throughout the region.
What to do
Hiking the Hogback Trail: At Lathrop State Park, this ridge trail offers outstanding views of the Spanish Peaks. According to one visitor, "Great sites and nice walk/bike path. Fantastic park. One of our absolute favorites. Excellent trails and a ridge to climb, as well as stellar views of the Spanish peaks. Excellent scenic drives are not far away." (Piñon Campground — Lathrop State Park)
Water activities on two lakes: Lathrop State Park features two separate lakes for fishing, swimming and boating within walking distance of most cabin sites. "Lathrop State Park is a gem - good hiking / views, a golf course, and swimming / water activities," notes a camper who stayed in the park's cabins.
Visit Bishop Castle: Located just 10 minutes from Aspen Acres Campground, this unique hand-built stone castle is a popular day trip from cabin sites in the region. "This was a campground that had RV spots, cabins and tent spots. We used this campground to explore the surrounding area and Bishop Castle. Staff was very friendly and they had a lot things to do for the kids in the camp store/facility."
What campers like
Stargazing conditions: The rural setting provides exceptional night sky viewing from cabin porches. At Great Sand Dunes Oasis, one camper noted: "Great star gazing. The campground is fairly easy to find. I arrived after hours and found the signs very helpful. If you plan on visiting the great sand dunes this location is very close to the entrance of the park."
Convenience to Colorado attractions: Cabin sites serve as good base camps for regional exploration. "My relatives live in nearby Trinidad, Pueblo, and Colorado Springs. This site is convenient to all three. We wanted to stay at the state park in Trinidad and in the summer, we definitely would do that. But it's December and it's cold and this park has full hookups unlike the state park (electric only)." (Pueblo South-Colorado City KOA)
Clean, well-maintained facilities: Multiple reviewers highlight the cleanliness of cabins and bathroom facilities. "We stayed at the Piñon campground and was very pleased with all what it had to offer. Nice clean restrooms and showers!! Can get hot and windy during the summer, but will definitely return in the fall."
What you should know
Weather considerations: The region experiences significant wind and temperature changes. "Very windy at times and also a-little road noise from the near motorcade," notes one Piñon camper. Another visitor reported, "We didn't go very far in but the park has some beautiful views, including a lake we could walk to from the campsite. We stayed at the Yucca Campground which was great and the spots were nicely spaced out. It was a little challenging to find a good flat spot to set up our tent and the spot we did find didn't last long, it got VERY windy that night." (Yucca Campground — Lathrop State Park)
Water quality varies: Some cabins have better water supplies than others. One camper at Circle the Wagons stated, "All fine for a night except we filled our tank with the most disgusting undrinkable water imaginable. I'd not come back for that reason."
Cabin availability is seasonal: Several facilities operate on limited schedules. Great Sand Dunes Oasis operates from April 1 to October 31, while St Charles Campground runs from May 2 to September 21, making reservations essential during peak months.
Tips for camping with families
Look for cabins with recreational facilities: Some sites offer additional activities for children. "Lathrop is a desert camp ground that is very open but the sites are just in a row on the road in circles. Just not far in the woods camping. The area does have swimming and boating lakes and walking trails."
Consider wildlife viewing opportunities: Several cabin areas offer chances to see local fauna. One visitor to Monument Lake Resort mentioned: "Saw lots of wildlife on my bike ride. No mountain bike trails but I found some pretty scenic riding."
Fish-friendly cabins for family activities: Multiple locations offer fishing directly from cabin areas. "Fishing is allowed from shore, dock, boat or ice fishing during the winter months. Parking is easily accessible and free. This is a great place to picnic, cook out, drop a line in the water or hit a few laps around the lake on foot."
Tips from RVers
Plan for varied hookup situations: RV cabins have different utility configurations. "Our site 6E has a sewer hookup that is fairly far from the electric and we needed our 20 foot sewer hose to reach it. It's on a slight uphill slant so some creative engineering was required to dump."
Prepare for potential water issues: Winter visitors should take precautions. "The water was frozen at our site because the provided heat tape wasn't functioning. I had to re-tape it with some heat tape I brought and it thawed out and has worked fine all the other nights. The neighboring site (empty) was not frozen."
Reserve spots away from odor sources: Location within a property matters. At Circle the Wagons RV Park, a camper advised: "I went for the Premium River site (creek). Directly across the creek is a horse enclosure - IOW stinky. The horse enclosure is about 50 feet from the back of my trailer. I'm in site 9. There are also dogs without leashes that cross the creek and come into the RV Park."
