The best desert campgrounds near Buena Vista, Colorado

Looking to experience the desert terrain near Buena Vista, Colorado? Look no further than Old Moon Acres Tipi Haven! With over 1600 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you're craving a unique tipi experience at Rabbit Hole Ranch, a rustic stay at Rockin N Ranch Buena Vista Valley, or a cozy retreat at The High Desert Ranch Colorado (205 reviews), Hipcamp has got you covered. Plus, with popular amenities like trash, showers, and campfires, and exciting activities such as wildlife watching, historic sites, and even surfing, your camping adventure will be one to remember. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $55 per night. Don't miss out on the best camping spots near Buena Vista!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Buena Vista

Looking to experience the desert terrain near Buena Vista, Colorado? Look no further than Old Moon Acres Tipi Haven! With over 1600 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you're craving a unique tipi experience at Rabbit Hole Ranch, a rustic stay at Rockin N Ranch Buena Vista Valley, or a cozy retreat at The High Desert Ranch Colorado (205 reviews), Hipcamp has got you covered. Plus, with popular amenities like trash, showers, and campfires, and exciting activities such as wildlife watching, historic sites, and even surfing, your camping adventure will be one to remember. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $55 per night. Don't miss out on the best camping spots near Buena Vista!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Buena Vista

1. Mountain Goat Lodge Tipis

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(64)

19mi from Buena Vista · 7 sites · Lodging

The Mountain Goat Lodge is set within 20 acres of rolling pastures at the foot of the famous Sawatch Mountain Range. Our resident goats roam the meadows, providing us with the milk, cheese, and yogurt for our tasty homecooked breakfasts and our cheese-making classes. We are located in central Colorado in pristine wilderness, yet just 6 miles from the historic town of Salida. In addition to the tipis, we are a full service Bed and Breakfast lodge. We have campers and a vintage trailer available to rent. The tipis have a full-sized bathhouse for use by our tipi guests. Guests need to provide their own toiletries and towels. New in 2022: We have added a queen sized bed and mattress to each of the tipis.. Campers still should bring their own bedding (sleeping bags, pillows) or if need be, can rent bedding from us.

2. Wonderlust Off-Grid Camper

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(25)

27mi from Buena Vista · 3 sites · Lodging

This fun and romantic place to stay offers a history all its own. Located in the heart of Colorado, WonderLust is a perfect getaway, fun family weekend stay, group camping trip on property camp site, photo shoot location and more. Enjoy the surrounding areas hiking, fishing, local restaurants, shops and more. This location is off grid. Solar power is available, outdoor fire pit, small kitchenette inside with a composting toilet. Up to 3 Pets are welcomed.

3. Twisted Sisters Farm

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47mi from Buena Vista · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

I bought this land to move from Houston Learn more about this land: In by 2PM, out be 1:30OM. I widened the gate and moved my mailbox for easier access. Butane fire rings allowed on private property during a fire ban . Camp anywhere on 60 acres. In one direction there are rolling meadow. Another rocky outcropping. Look to the south and you’ll see the BLM land that shares my fence line. If you want access to town you’re there. You choose how you want to feel. In the woods, in the forest, on huge rocks, flat land or turn around and see CR 1 ( 1/4 mile driveway). Forty five minutes west of Colorado Springs, ten miles to Divide for grocers. One half mile to ice, gas, pizza etc.  It is first come first serve with the sites.  Two that are near trees for large RVs.  One up higher works for pull thru trailers.  Plenty of room in the pasture.  I just got my first negative review referring to it being dry prairie land.  Some  pictures are from late last summer..  We haven’t had enough rain yet for it to green up.  Also it can be windy.

4. Royal Gorge Private Camp

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50mi from Buena Vista · 1 site · RV

Enjoy views of the Royal Gorge Bridge from this 2.5 acre property that is also close to plenty of outdoor adventures such as white water rafting, zip lining, mountain biking, hiking, jeep tours, and more. This land has 360 degree views so you can enjoy the sunrise or sunset - whichever you fancy! Please no parties. Follow local fire ban ordinances. Smokers must dispose of cigarettes immediately after smoking - no butts on the ground please.

5. CAMO ACRES @ SOUTH PARK HIGH DESERT

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22mi from Buena Vista · 9 sites · Tents, RVs

Pictures are worth a thousand words. I have 6 acres here on the secluded, South Park high desert, at 9750 feet, all with fire pits. I'll share my views, seven camp spots, 2 clean porta potties, a *hot shower", and a charging station for a great price. Bring your ATV's, hiking boots, and cameras for the best experience. Hike or ride with a local, and see the best sites in Park County, Colorado. *SHOWERS ARE SCHEDULED THROUGH CAMP OWNER FOR A TIME BETWEEN 8AM AND 6PM, JUNE THRU AUGUST. AN ADDITIONAL $15 FOR 10 GALLONS OF HOT WATER. Learn to live off grid...conserve water and electric.

6. Camp Hartsel

27mi from Buena Vista · 1 site · Tent, RV

Pull in with your camper or RV for the night or a few nights. Gorgeous views. Fresh mountain air. Private location. Experience the wilderness and outdoors of the beautiful Colorado mountains from the convenience and luxury of your camper or RV. We offer camping spots, whether you choose to glamp in your RV or you can pitch a tent under the stars. Located in the heart of Colorado. Conveniently located to many, many, outdoor recreational locations. ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, jeeping, and dining. 30 minutes to Cottonwood Hot Springs and the town of Buena Vista or head in the opposite direction to Salian and enjoy Mt Princeton. Campsite is pet friendly. Come and enjoy Camp Hartsel.

7. Navi's Sage Run

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30mi from Buena Vista · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

**Navi's Sage Run** is a serene escape located in the Old South Park Ranch area of Hartsel, Colorado. Our property is surrounded by the invigorating scent of sage and dotted with native cacti, offering a true taste of Colorado's rugged beauty. Named after our adventurous dog, Navi, who loves to roam and explore, this spot is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat in nature. Visitors to Navi's Sage Run can enjoy the stunning view of Sulphate Mountain, an ancient volcano that adds a unique touch to the landscape. The area is also home to wild pronghorn, often spotted grazing nearby. For those who love to fish, the Antero Reservoir and Eleven Mile Canyon offer some of the best fishing in Colorado, with opportunities for ice fishing and catching various species of trout. Whether you're here to fish, hike, or simply relax and soak in the panoramic views, Navi's Sage Run is your gateway to the natural wonders of Hartsel. Come experience the tranquility and beauty that Navi enjoys every day, and create your own adventures in this breathtaking landscape.

8. San Luis Valley Stop 'n' Camp

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48mi from Buena Vista · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

Sweet undeveloped property in the San Luis Valley! Stunning unobstructed 360° views! Easy access right off Highway 285! The Stars and Milkyway like you have never seen before!! Views of The Great Sand Dunes on a clear day! Currently 8 RV/Van/Car/Trailer/Tent Spots...will be adding more if demand is there. All spots give you plenty of space for parking and recreation. Enough space in-between sites so you won't feel on top of any other sites. All spots are drivable and can accommodate up to 30ft RV...all spots are also currently primitive. No bathroom, water, kitchen. Direct BLM access sites 1-5 (access across highway for sites 6-7) Fire Ring currently on sites 5 and 7 Group fire ring between sites 6 and 7 2 person swing with a view near sites 6-8! 10mins from Valley View Hot Springs and Joyful Journey Hot Springs. 15mins to Saguache 30mins to Salida 45mins to the Great Sand Dunes 1hour from Alamosa Pet Friendly *please be responsible for your pet and respect other campers on property 🌞 Group camping and events may be OK if planned ahead. *Please be respectful of our land and stick to designated trails/roads/driveways*

9. Bonita Flats

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49mi from Buena Vista · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Situated in the northern part of the San Luis Valley, this 1.2-acre property is nestled between the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Mountains. Just 2 miles from Joyful Journey Hot Springs and 10 miles from Valley View Hot Springs, this slice of picturesque high-desert landscape is ready for your next stay!

Camper favorites near Buena Vista

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Royal Gorge Private Camp

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(20)

50mi from Buena Vista · 1 site · RV

Enjoy views of the Royal Gorge Bridge from this 2.5 acre property that is also close to plenty of outdoor adventures such as white water rafting, zip lining, mountain biking, hiking, jeep tours, and more. This land has 360 degree views so you can enjoy the sunrise or sunset - whichever you fancy! Please no parties. Follow local fire ban ordinances. Smokers must dispose of cigarettes immediately after smoking - no butts on the ground please.

CAMO ACRES @ SOUTH PARK HIGH DESERT

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22mi from Buena Vista · 9 sites · Tents, RVs

Pictures are worth a thousand words. I have 6 acres here on the secluded, South Park high desert, at 9750 feet, all with fire pits. I'll share my views, seven camp spots, 2 clean porta potties, a *hot shower", and a charging station for a great price. Bring your ATV's, hiking boots, and cameras for the best experience. Hike or ride with a local, and see the best sites in Park County, Colorado. *SHOWERS ARE SCHEDULED THROUGH CAMP OWNER FOR A TIME BETWEEN 8AM AND 6PM, JUNE THRU AUGUST. AN ADDITIONAL $15 FOR 10 GALLONS OF HOT WATER. Learn to live off grid...conserve water and electric.

Camp Hartsel

27mi from Buena Vista · 1 site · Tent, RV

Pull in with your camper or RV for the night or a few nights. Gorgeous views. Fresh mountain air. Private location. Experience the wilderness and outdoors of the beautiful Colorado mountains from the convenience and luxury of your camper or RV. We offer camping spots, whether you choose to glamp in your RV or you can pitch a tent under the stars. Located in the heart of Colorado. Conveniently located to many, many, outdoor recreational locations. ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, jeeping, and dining. 30 minutes to Cottonwood Hot Springs and the town of Buena Vista or head in the opposite direction to Salian and enjoy Mt Princeton. Campsite is pet friendly. Come and enjoy Camp Hartsel.

Navi's Sage Run

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30mi from Buena Vista · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

**Navi's Sage Run** is a serene escape located in the Old South Park Ranch area of Hartsel, Colorado. Our property is surrounded by the invigorating scent of sage and dotted with native cacti, offering a true taste of Colorado's rugged beauty. Named after our adventurous dog, Navi, who loves to roam and explore, this spot is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat in nature. Visitors to Navi's Sage Run can enjoy the stunning view of Sulphate Mountain, an ancient volcano that adds a unique touch to the landscape. The area is also home to wild pronghorn, often spotted grazing nearby. For those who love to fish, the Antero Reservoir and Eleven Mile Canyon offer some of the best fishing in Colorado, with opportunities for ice fishing and catching various species of trout. Whether you're here to fish, hike, or simply relax and soak in the panoramic views, Navi's Sage Run is your gateway to the natural wonders of Hartsel. Come experience the tranquility and beauty that Navi enjoys every day, and create your own adventures in this breathtaking landscape.

San Luis Valley Stop 'n' Camp

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48mi from Buena Vista · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

Sweet undeveloped property in the San Luis Valley! Stunning unobstructed 360° views! Easy access right off Highway 285! The Stars and Milkyway like you have never seen before!! Views of The Great Sand Dunes on a clear day! Currently 8 RV/Van/Car/Trailer/Tent Spots...will be adding more if demand is there. All spots give you plenty of space for parking and recreation. Enough space in-between sites so you won't feel on top of any other sites. All spots are drivable and can accommodate up to 30ft RV...all spots are also currently primitive. No bathroom, water, kitchen. Direct BLM access sites 1-5 (access across highway for sites 6-7) Fire Ring currently on sites 5 and 7 Group fire ring between sites 6 and 7 2 person swing with a view near sites 6-8! 10mins from Valley View Hot Springs and Joyful Journey Hot Springs. 15mins to Saguache 30mins to Salida 45mins to the Great Sand Dunes 1hour from Alamosa Pet Friendly *please be responsible for your pet and respect other campers on property 🌞 Group camping and events may be OK if planned ahead. *Please be respectful of our land and stick to designated trails/roads/driveways*

Bonita Flats

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49mi from Buena Vista · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Situated in the northern part of the San Luis Valley, this 1.2-acre property is nestled between the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Mountains. Just 2 miles from Joyful Journey Hot Springs and 10 miles from Valley View Hot Springs, this slice of picturesque high-desert landscape is ready for your next stay!

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Jason

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Twisted Sisters Farm

Great experience! We stayed at site 2. It felt very private, and was plenty flat for our RV. We would definitely come back

Sunsets and sunrises abound here with 360 views.

Jamie

September 2025

21 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Royal Gorge Private Camp

We took our small square drop for a two night stay. The location was perfect for exploring Cañon City, Royal Gorge and the Arkansas River. The hosts gave great instructions as to where everything was that we needed for an easy and wonderful stay.

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Kalina

September 2025

2 nights at Wonderlust Off-Grid Camper

Beautiful space and environment! Just enough of everything you need. Moon rise was exceptional. Reservoir nearby was amazing! Spent most of our time outside which was nice. The heater was perfect!

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Leila

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Twisted Sisters Farm

The land was beautiful with a nice open field. Flat land with a great skyline. Made camping easy and convenient

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Shira

September 2025

With pets

1 night at Wonderlust Off-Grid Camper

We loved the fact that our dogs were able to run free and we did not see another human! The bed is comfortable and there was plenty of space for two of us and our many dogs!

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Dr. Lucy

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Twisted Sisters Farm

Beautiful land in the country, wide open hillside with some nice trees as well. There wasn't anyone else to disturb us, and the sky was wide open to watch the stars at night. Wonderful host, definitely recommend.

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Nicole

August 2025

19 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Bonita Flats

This place is wonderful! Easy access to all the activities the San Luis Valley has to offer. I had a peaceful night and felt very safe here at Bonita Flats. Beautiful mountain landscape views 360°

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Abi

August 2025

20 ft Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Twisted Sisters Farm

We took a van to Lisa's farm and camped at site 2. Nice and flat. Peaceful and isolated with great views. Lisa was very accommodating with an unexpected late arrival and gave great directions to the site. Thanks!

Jeremy

August 2025

21 ft Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Twisted Sisters Farm

Beautiful views, tucked up in the trees with no one else around. We enjoyed a nice night laughing and telling stories with friends. Bonus, about 5 min away from a great coffee shop!

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Mel

August 2025

1 night at Mountain Goat Lodge Tipis

obsesssssed !! felt safe & cozy in our tipi — plenty of animals to see & amenities available !

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Chance

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Wonderlust Off-Grid Camper

Sooo quiet and be peaceful. Super dark at night. Great alternative to tent camping… the bed was very comfortable. It’s decorated really well. I would only recommend a solar shower and better toilet. But, hey, it’s camping. Great place.

Thats a tent and chair. Expansive views.

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Jason

July 2025

Tent

1 night at San Luis Valley Stop 'n' Camp

Not going to be any natural shade but clean and easy to access. Views are neat and location peaceful after traffic slows down on nearby road. Wasn't overly loud traffic either way and very quiet at night with awesome views of stars. Worth it.

Sarah

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Navi's Sage Run

Such a beautiful place, especially during sunrise and sunset! The sky and the mountains were stunning. The location to explore the reservoirs and pike national forest is perfect. It is as listed - sage brush field with a fire pit dug in the ground. Bring everything else! Recommendations: I highly recommend bringing some sort of shade structure because the area is very exposed and we wish we listened to their advice to do so! This area can get windy at golden hour but didn't blow anything away as long as it was staked in the ground. There are tiny little cactus so if you plan to sleep in a tent (highly recommend - the stars were beautiful!), bring a tarp to put under your tent foot print - that worked great for us. It was windy one night, so we slept in the car so having both options is ideal. It's a perfect spot for quiet mornings, adventuring out all day, and coming back in the evening for a lovely sunset and fire. Location: The location is a little tough to find, it is little beyond where the address drops you if you're coming from Hartsel. There are two small black solar lamps about a foot tall - that will be where you drive your car through into the field and then you'll eventually see the fire pit. There was a tall shovel in the ground next to the fire pit when we got there which helped indicate where to go. Alexander was kind and communicative via text & hipcamp! Thank you for hosting us!

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Nathan

June 2025

60 ft travel trailer

With pets

7 nights at Navi's Sage Run

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Navi's Sage Run! It was very serene and gave us a much needed break from the real world! Alexander was an amazing host and made himself available if we needed anything. He also gave us some food recommendations. Our dogs also enjoyed the off leash action. We highly recommend this hipcamp location and we'll be back again!

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Joshuah

June 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Royal Gorge Private Camp

Great little getaway! Has amazing views and is close to so much. I would recommend. Great hosts that had everything you need. They were very responsive

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Nick

June 2025

40 ft Class A

1 night at CAMO ACRES @ SOUTH PARK HIGH DESERT

Camo acres is a nice relaxing place.Sunset was simply amazing and the stars were like nothing I've ever seen no city lights to dampening out amazing galaxy.Jeff is a great host and very knowledgeable of the area. Definitely recommend this place (Hidden Gem).

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Robin

June 2025

27 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Twisted Sisters Farm

Twisted Sister’s Farm is the perfect blend of peaceful seclusion and easy access to all the fun. I originally picked this spot for its location—it’s close to great dirt biking trails, fishing spots, and a place to do some target shooting. As a Colorado native, one of my favorite things about camping has always been letting the dogs off-leash in your own little slice of wilderness. That freedom has become harder to find with traditional campsites getting more crowded and cramped. That’s exactly why we went with Hipcamp, and Twisted Sister’s did not disappoint. The property gave us the space to breathe, play, and relax. Our dogs roamed freely (respectfully, of course), and we had enough distance from others to feel like we had the place to ourselves. The campsite was wonderfully level—even pulling in after dark, we had no trouble getting the camper set up. The hosts were incredibly kind and quick to respond to messages. And their llamas? Total sweethearts—absolutely had to come over and say hello, which was a fun little bonus. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to post up that’s just far enough from the crowds but still close to all the action, I highly recommend Twisted Sister’s Farm. Plus, the sunsets? Next level. Some of the best I’ve seen.

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Jenny

June 2025

1 night at Wonderlust Off-Grid Camper

Charlene's property was such a great camping experience! Beautiful and peaceful land for a chill time with the family...and our dogs loved running around. The camper was clean and nicely appointed with everything from paper towels to games & coloring books and the trampoline is a fun touch. We would definitely stay again!

Amy

June 2025

With pets

1 night at Wonderlust Off-Grid Camper

My pup and I had a great stay on Charlene's property. It was cool to watch the thunderstorm roll by. The trailer was as described, tidy, and easy to find. The swings are great! We did have a small fire, and appreciated the container, as it is always windy in South Park. There was extra propane, though we never found the Buddy heater. We just used blankets and were fine all night.