Sand Dunes Recreation

30 minute drive to the dunes, great restaurant and bar at the pool area. Would stay here again if I'm in the area.

Enjoyed our stay! Super close to the dunes with showers and laundry. There’s also heated pools and hot tubs. Enjoyed our time in The Greenhouse which has 4 hot tubs and a bar. Cool spot and would stay here again if we were to return to the dunes.

We booked only one hour before arriving around 5pm looking for a last minute camp with showers. Boy did we get more than we asked for! Friendly staff, clean facilities, affordable, HUGE hot spring fed pool, a nice grill with delicious food and beverages. Our campsite had epic views. All around perfect experience for my 10 year and I. We will be back!

Tent sites were very close together but no one was next to us. Bathrooms close but just Porta potties. Showers you have to pay. Nice place we enjoyed it but there was a screaming baby all night long. Loud neighbors were expected camping in a resort like this those. Great place to stay unless you want a more nature camping experience.

You come here for the pool, especially the Greenhouse(adult only paradise). You have quality restaurants, bar, pools, volleyball, horseshoes, shower houses, and lots of area to run. Camping has everything from a gravel spot to partial àRV hookups. There are very few trees in the tent areas. There are also cabins and a lodge for your non camping guests.

I reccomend the greenhouse if you’re an adult. We walked in and we were like oh geez because of the children, the greasy food, and the screams. We aren’t kid haters we just were kids 15 years ago so we still can’t stand them. Heck, I am still a kid in my opinion. Thankfully, we didn’t walk straight out and went to the greenhouse. Adult only spa-ish experience. The hot tubs are hot as heck! Yay! There’s showers and a sauna. They take college IDs. We went outside to jump in the outdoor pool. Don’t expect it to be cold in April. It was very hot outside and the water was STEAMING. I was caught off guard. Hottest pool I’ve ever been in outdoors. That’s cool to have in the winter for sure.

We booked this cabin for the cheap price and didn’t even know about the on-site hot spring until we got there. It’s a bit quirky but we loved it and I am waiting for the right moment to go back. It is close to the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve and is a great option if you are open to something that is a little less “wilderness” and more of a unique glamping experience.

I use glamping lightly here.

There are also options for tent camping and RV camping on-site.

Apparently there is also a nearby spot to look for UFOs!

This place rocks. The hot springs is awesome. Make sure you check out the 21+ greenhouse area.

I’m tent camping from my car, but after seeing the tent sites that are on top of each other and zero views i asked to move to the rv overflow lot. It’s more spread out, same amenities as the rustic tent and 180 mountain sunrise views. I’m also working full time while here and the internet has been pretty dependable so far. There is a laundry and shower both for additional fee, as well as a pool for additional charge. Indoor restrooms as well. There is an area to refill on drinking water and an are to wash dishes. A bit of road noise during the day as the overflow lot has an unobstructed view of the mountains, it’s also right off the main road / highway. It was peaceful and quiet at night though so that’s all that mattered to me.

I got to my “campsite” in the overflow tent section… it was literally a giant open dirt lot. No trees, no picnic tables, just sad fire pits and nothing else. I didn’t even end up staying the night here. I drove to Great Sand Dunes Oasis and got a site with actual trees and a table. If I had wanted to sleep in a parking lot, I would’ve parked at a walmart. The bathrooms were pretty nice, although they were realllly far away from the sites. I didn’t check out the pool or restaurant.

Close by the Sand Dunes. The showers and laundromat are pretty clean. Very cool pools and greenhouse.

Great amenities and in close proximity to Great Sand Dune National Park. Their pool is nice and warm which is great for an afternoon swim. Great place would visit again.

We stayed here before heading to Great Sand Dunes. It was close and convenient for a trip like that! Our favorite part of this site was the beautiful sunrise and sunset that was totally visible in this desert area. It is close camping to other sites and it is very open. We stayed in the overflow tent area are which was nice because it was a little bit further away from the more crowded part of the campground. It was also a little bit far from the portapotty and the full bathroom/showers. There were only 2 toilets/showers so there was often a line to use those, but it was nice to have it as an option.

I was in a tent, but the RVs were also shoulder to shoulder. The website claims a grassy space for tents, but I saw a literal 8 foot square of grass still clinging to life. The spots are tight but each (tent) space has its own parking, tent space, and picnic table. Bathrooms/showers/laundry available. The hot springs pool is closed on Thursdays. So coming in on that day means you might have to ask others for wifi and shower room info. Despite being heavily populated, people were quiet at night. There were birds and frogs that sing through the night (for better or worse).

Me and my friend got the chance to experience the first ray of sunlight in the morning as we camped near the dunes early this month! Perfect weather and experience!

We stayed in site 16 overflow tent on Wednesday 6/2, and it was great out there. I'm so glad we didn't go for the regular tent, because the views are all blocked by shrubs!! It was far better to be in overflow in my opinion. We also asked for certain site preferences and they gave us our preference. It was about 30 minutes from the dunes which was a long flat drive, but the amenities of this place made it worth it. We got to rent a dune board there. RENT A DUNE SLED IF YOU'RE GOING TO THE DUNES! Best $20 ever spent! The greenhouse pool/bar was a super nice end to our sand dunes visit. Porta Potties were cleaned often, too. We had to pay .50c for a 6 minute shower, which is inconvenient but not the end of the world. It was nice to be able to shower. We were close to our neighbor but we just parked our car to block on one side and our tent on the other to get some privacy. The night sky was amazing out there! It was a great place to stay overall.

The Hot springs consist of a large outdoor pool and a couple of smaller pools. It’s $15 to soak or half price if you camp there. The Greenhouse pool is 21+ for an additional $3. The Greenhouse is lush with plants and not as crowded as the main pool. We were in overflow camping and were treated to some amazing sunsets on the Sand Dunes. There are berms around the regular tent camping that limit your views. All the water on site comes out hot which was great for our chilly visit yet may not be as nice in the hotter months.

From Hwy 17, access this park from B Street (paved), not D Street (dirt road). The park is not fancy, very desert-like environment. Lots of trees but no shade. The potable faucet water comes out of the ground at about 95F. The water source is likely linked to the hot springs pool they have here. They are closed Thursday's, the day we arrived. Gate was shut, had to drive to another gate, really confusing .

We haven't stayed here, but we regularly use their dump and fill station for RVs, it's $8.00 plus tax to dump and fill here. They have coin operated washers, dryers, and showers, $2.50 for laundry machines, 50 cents for a six minute shower. There is a bar and a natural hot spring here, but we have yet to venture in but here it's nice. The staff is always friendly, and there's even an outdoor dish washing station which comes in handy if you dry camp alot. They have several full service RV sites, tent sights, cabins, this place is basically a resort and it has beautiful views of Great Sand Dunes National Park, and Mt. Blanca. Even if you don't stay here you can come swim, use the laundry and showers for good prices.

We stayed for one night in late June. The hot pool was a welcome destination after an afternoon of sliding down sand dunes and hiking back up.

Nice grass for tents.

Cafe menu is great.

Showers and washroom are good

Sand boards are available to hire

Easy pull in spots for your RV and campers. Well maintained bathrooms and facilities to use after a sandy day at the dunes. Relatively close to the dunes (About a 15 minute drive to the parking lot from the campsites). Would recommend staying here!

We love this place. Our family has been coming here over the years, and it's still a favorite. The pools are artesian hot springs. The pools are extremely kid friendly, and there are greenhouses with 21+ soaking and bar.

Camping is 20 bucks a night and you get half off camping when you camp here.

The camp sites are basic, but they have water, bathrooms, showers, laundry and such. Also RV park with plugins, dump and water.

they serve food, and they also allow you to bring your own food and to bring your dogs.

We get a weekend away for about 80 bucks for two nights and swimming, and we can bring our kids and dog....it's a winner!

They have a shop that sells items needed like bathing suits and sunscreen and treats and they also rent out toys and such.

Our campsite had someone on it and we had to switch with someone else after an hour of trying to figure it out but they finally did and it worked out.

We stayed here in September 2015 as our first time out in our new camper. It was easy to travel to all the tourist destinations in the area from this location. We enjoyed the big outdoor hot springs pool during the day and the adult only indoor hot springs at night along with the bar. Plenty of places to walk our dogs and lots for our toddler to explore. The cabins looked pretty nice. One funny thing is if you have an rv and hook up to the water, it is fed from the hot springs so the water is always very warm. Didn't get to test out our hot water heater at this location! Haha! It was neat though. We would visit again!

Campground Review

What a cool place to cool off near the Sand Dunes. There are plots for RVs as well as tents. The campground hasn't been open more than a year and a half, and some areas are still taking shape and overall the campsite is still figuring itself out. While some sites are well established, there's a decent amount of open flat land people were camping on as well. This place used to be a tilapia farm and there's still some pools around the place with large fish. There are a few ponds with frogs too, which is cool, but also means pack the earplugs as these guys are an alarm clock you can't snooze in the AM.

The main attraction of this place for families has to be the pool, which also has a basic restaurant with grill food that's reasonably priced. There's also a separate adult only area within the pool rec center called "The Green Room" which has a bar and various temperature level hot tubs, a wading pool, and a sauna.

There is also a basketball court, coin operated showers and laundry, water hook ups, and electric hookups.

What's a little awkward about this place (as of May 2017) is the showers are a combo shower/toilet room, and there are two of them to service this whole camp when the pool rec area is closed (10pm-10am). There was another single service bathroom around the back of the rec building, but not well marked. While there are 2 port-o-potties (well maintained, to their credit), they would do well to add more facilities for the growing campground space, especially since checkout is 11am so most people want to use the bathrooms before they hit the road.

Gear Review

As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products from time to time - today I am testing the Outdoor Travel Pack from Green Goo. Inside the plastic carry case (probably a good airport toiletry bag when these things get used up) it comes with two lip balms, some bug spray repellent, and two different salves - a pain relief and a first aid. Green Goo is a company based out of Lyons, CO and they definitely know how to cater to the drier air climate out here. Keeping yourself from getting cracked hands, feet, and lips is a constant struggle and so I'm always looking for good products to help me win the war. When your lips are begging for moisture, these balms are awesome because almost on contact does it start to feel like my lips are getting hydrated. The taste/flavors are good choices too, and not overpowering. I also am not a fan of lip balms that flake when you apply or leave a glossy finish, and this did neither.

The bug spray was nice for the flies, and it felt good knowing when I was spraying the stuff around my dog or campsite that if residue was getting anywhere, it wasn't a big deal since their products are made with all natural ingredients. Odor was also fine.

The First Aid salve was a savior, as we were camping in South Colorado in a town near Great Sand Dunes National Park and the basically desert climate dried out my feet pretty bad. I applied some salve when I woke up in the morning and before long my foot was already looking better. It felt better and when I put my sock on over the salve it didnt feel greasy or slippery. I continue to use it 3 days later and my feet are looking and feeling better.

My recommendation is to hit the sand dunes NOT at midday like me when it's hottest from the sun, but this and the pain relief salve were great for my dog. Yep, the products are safe around pets and what I decided to do after taking the dog out on the dunes (we turned around once it was super hot) was apply some to hit paws to help with the heat. Cracked paw pad protection for the win!

Overall this is a great line of products. They're easy to pack, do their job, and are all natural and safe around pets. What's not to like?