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Great Sand Dunes Desert Escape

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· Fort Garland, Costilla, Colorado
5 acres hosted by Tanya O.
1 tent site
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Near Great Sand Dunes National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Entrance Station.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
This was once land owned by Forbes and while it is a part of Sangre de Cristo Ranches, it is also a part of Forbes Park and San Isabel National Forest! Learn more about this land: CALLING ALL TENT CAMPERS! It's time to enjoy some peace and quiet with breathtaking mountain views on private land. You will be the ONLY ONE on 5 acres of land that you are welcome to explore. Find yourself adventuring through the gulch, relaxing under the shade of the beautiful pinon trees, or high up on the hilltop swinging on the tree swing and enjoying the fresh breeze. At night, you may find that the views of the night sky are simply unbeatable, so don't forget to look up once you put your fire out! If no rain is expected, leave your tent fly off and gaze at the stars. On a clear night, I can guarantee you’ll see at least one shooting star at this beautiful spot! Not to mention, the sunrise and sunsets are beautiful too! Walk to the top of one of the many peaks on the property to see views for days. Adventure to the highest peak and be surprised with a tree swing! If you can, take a panoramic photo while you’re up there! To make things even better, there are three firepits on the property with campsites to go along with them. Camp at any site you prefer! My personal favorite is to camp in the gulch (when it’s not raining) - it's quiet, your safe from wind, and it's just super cool! You'll also find the "poop hut" as we call it (a small wooden shack with a portable toilet in it) in the gulch. There's parking for 2-3 cars in the front of the lot and one car directly next to the site. I suggest high-clearance vehicles. This land is located in the heart of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. At the eastern edge of the San Luis Valley, Sangre de Cristo Ranches are virtually surrounded by the Rockies. The campsites on our land are literally in San Isabel National Forest. You will be just minutes away from so many awesome destinations! Fort Garland for supplies/gas: 10-15 mins **Dollar General has everything you need** Great Sand Dunes NP Entrance: 45 mins  Sanchez Reservoir: 30 mins  Lathrop State Park: 45 mins  Alamosa: 45 mins  San Isabel National Forest: 0 mins, you're in it! The closest towns to the property include Fort Garland, Alamosa, Walsenburg, and San Luis. Cell phone reception above the gulch, but once you’re 6-10 ft inside the gulch, you’ll lose connection. You'll find reception increases the closer you get to Fort Garland. Fires are welcome in the designated fire rings ONLY. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS IS A DRY AREA AND SURROUNDING BRUSH CAN LIGHT UP VERY QUICKLY. If there is a fire ban in place, please follow the law for your personal safety. There are plenty of fallen branches and dead limbs on the property, please feel free to use any remaining cut wood, fallen branches, and/or dead trees, but NO CUTTING BRANCHES NOR TREES DOWN. Please do not allow your fire to exceed the size of the fire ring. The fire pits are dug deep into the ground to protect your fire from wind and potential hazards. If you find that it’s a very windy day, please feel free to use the campsite and fire pit in the gulch to help block the wind. Please do not touch nor damage the stone structure that's being built as it is supporting loose sand and old pinon trees. Please leave any project tools alone and do not make any adjustments to our land/structures. IF YOU'RE HUNTING, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM SHOOTING AT THE TREES. Please feel free to bring targets or shoot into the sand mounds. :)CALLING ALL TENT CAMPERS! It's time to enjoy some peace and quiet with breathtaking mountain views on private land. You will be the ONLY ONE on 5 acres of land that you are welcome to explore. Find yourself adventuring through the gulch, relaxing under the shade of the beautiful pinon trees, or high up on the hilltop swinging on the tree swing and enjoying the fresh breeze. At night, you may find that the views of the night sky are simply unbeatable, so don't forget to look up once you put your fire out! If no rain is expected, leave your tent fly off and gaze at the stars. On a clear night, I can guarantee you’ll see at least one shooting star at this beautiful spot! Not to mention, the sunrise and sunsets are beautiful too! Walk to the top of one of the many peaks on the property to see views for days. Adventure to the highest peak and be surprised with a tree swing for two! If you can, take a panoramic photo while you’re up there! To make things even better, there are four firepits on the property with campsites to go along with them. Camp at any site you prefer! My personal favorite is to camp in the gulch - it's quiet, your safe from storms and/or wind, and it's just super cool! You'll also find the "poop hut" as we call it (a small wooden shack with a portable toilet in it) in the gulch. There's parking for 2-3 cars (I highly suggest high-clearance vehicles) in the front of the property and a well marked trail to the sites.   This land is located in the heart of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. At the eastern edge of the San Luis Valley, Sangre de Cristo Ranches are virtually surrounded by the Rockies. The campsites on our land are literally in San Isabel National Forest. You will be just minutes away from so many beautiful destinations! Fort Garland for supplies/gas: 10-15 mins Great Sand Dunes NP: 45 mins  Sanchez Reservoir: 30 mins  Lathrop State Park: 45 mins  Alamosa: 45 mins  San Isabel National Forest: 0 mins, you're in it! The closest towns to the property include Fort Garland, Alamosa, Walsenburg, and San Luis. Cell phone reception can sometimes (rarely) be obtained towards the front left side of the lot, but you'll be lucky if you can connect. You'll find reception increases the closer you get to Fort Garland. Fires are welcome in the designated fire rings ONLY. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS IS A DRY AREA AND SURROUNDING BRUSH CAN LIGHT UP VERY QUICKLY. If there is a fire ban in place, please follow the law for your personal safety. There is plenty of fallen branches and dead limbs on the property, please feel free to use any remaining cut wood, fallen branches, and/or dead trees, but NO CUTTING BRANCHES NOR TREES DOWN. Please do not allow your fire to exceed the size of the fire ring. The fire pits are dug deep into the ground to protect your fire from wind and potential hazards. If you find that it’s a very windy day, please feel free to use the campsite and fire pit in the gulch to help block the wind. Please do not touch nor damage the stone structure that's being built as it is supporting loose sand and old pinon trees. Please leave any project tools alone and do not make any adjustments to our land/structures. IF YOU'RE HUNTING, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM SHOOTING AT THE TREES AS WE ARE WORKING ON A RESTORATION PROJECT. Please feel free to bring targets or shoot into the sand mounds. :) **There are two dirt roads into the property - if you have a high clearance vehicle, you'll be ok to enter via County Road 25/Beekman (which on Apple Maps it says "Beckman") - if you have a car, you'll want to enter via Trinchera Ranch Road to Beekman and proceed from there. You'll need a 4 digit code to unlock the gold lock to remove the chain and enter the parking area. Contact us for the lock access code after booking.
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Liz C.recommends
September 3, 2023
Great Sand Dunes Mountain Getaway
This site was absolutely wonderful! It is well maintained with plenty of shade. It wasn’t windy so we didn’t stay in the river bed area, but we hiked all around there and it was so cool. We drove to the sand dunes and rented sleds at Spin Drift. We came back to the most beautiful stars! The was no one for miles. The site was easy to get to/ good directions. Would highly recommend especially if you’re planning on a sand dune trip!
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Scott M.
September 19, 2022
Great Sand Dunes Mountain Getaway
Windy, and a bit pricey.
Commincation was good, but the spot was pretty windy and the bathroom was a bit worn down. Didn't feel like it was entirely worth the price.
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Ryan A.recommends
August 8, 2022
Great Sand Dunes Mountain Getaway
We had a great time at this site. There was lots of space to explore and the views were incredible! The site was easy to find with the provided directions and Tanya was very communicative. The site offered seclusion and privacy, exactly what we were looking for. There is a lot of cactus on the property so make sure to keep a close eye on your pets’ paws.
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Marissa M.recommends
July 17, 2022
Great Sand Dunes Mountain Getaway
Loved the property. It was secluded and next to horses so I was a happy camper. Camped above the gorge under the trees. Came in super handy in the heat. It was an amazing spot to camp with being in close distance from the Dunes and a reservoir to get all our activities in for one day ☺️
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Rebecca S.recommends
July 9, 2022
Great Sand Dunes Mountain Getaway
This land was absolutely beautiful. We pitched our tent in the gulch and it was a perfect fit. Beautiful landscape with gorgeous views. This space was peaceful, well taken care of and perfectly laid out.
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Elliot N.recommends
June 13, 2022
Great Sand Dunes Mountain Getaway
We loved tent camping here! The views were great and the directions were clear.
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Fort Garland, Costilla, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Diné Bikéyah, Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), and Jicarilla Apache First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Tanya O.Joined in September 2019
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