Camping near Crestone, Colorado with wildlife watching

Refresh your spirit from a tent in Crestone—Colorado's spiritual capital.

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The High Desert Ranch Colorado

22 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Moffat, Saguache
This land was part of a large ranch in the 1980s. The main ranch is still up and running but this parcel was used for many purposes over the years. After over a year of clean up we are happy to be able to open the gates and welcome guests to our little valley ranch. Recently Featured in USA Todays Ten Best! Our property has 360 degree mountains views with the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range as our back yard. Nearby you can find many different trail systems for all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking to jeeping, ATV or dirt biking and equestrians - you can find it all! We are surrounded by ranch land and state land with Wildlife Refuge just two miles away. We also offer accommodation for those with livestock, just make sure you chat with us in your initial message. We are also close to BLM, and National Forest as well as several hot springs and the Great Sand Dunes. We are still under construction and making changes often so bear with us while we continue to add and change things for the better!
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Mountain Bird Alpine Desert

5 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Moffat, Saguache
Our land is out away from all the noise and lights. You can see the milky way and the stars at night are amazing. then to have the view of the Sangre de Christo mountain range is amazing to enjoy. The surrounding valley has lots to offer from the quant little towns and coffee shops to the home style meals at the restaurants. and all the hot springs are amazing.Your site is overlooking the Sangre de Christo mountain range. The land is Alpine desert with sagebrush and ground cactus and incredible star gazing. There are 2 great hiking trails within a couple miles. There are 3 hot springs within 30 minutes. The Great sand dunes national park is within 1hr. The San Luis valley offers, hiking, mountain biking, ATV trail, Horse back riding, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, rafting, refuges for wildlife watching.
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High Desert Hideaway

2 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Saguache
We love our High Desert Hideaway and take great effort to keep it comfortable for our camping guests. Between the incredible mountain views in every direction to the high-desert experience of an arid climate - we want to share with you the peaceful quiet lifestyle that we enjoy every moment of our time here. We offer use of our campsite (the Hideaway) - and the nearby amazing 14,000' Sangre de Cristo mountains almost within arms' reach. Our property is off-grid. Our goal is to mitigate any impact on the environment we might have. We are on well-water and septic with a solar array for power inside our home. Campers have access to a portable toilet, outdoor shower, and potable (drinkable/safe) well water. The Crestone area has officially received designation as International Dark Sky. This means we are extremely careful about light pollution. The views of the night sky are magnificent because there is no light pollution. You will be amazed by the vast numbers of stars visible from our property. (We may have the telescope setup for you to use while you're here.) You'll be close to the Great Sand Dunes National Park - the tallest and most amazing sand dunes in North America. Plan to make this a day-trip - no one should ever miss the Dunes! You're able to see the Dunes from just about everywhere on our property. Look to the south and be amazed! We are also close to several natural hot springs resorts with both family friendly and clothing optional locations. And the choices for hiking are too numerous to list. Don't forget about the local hiking trails and the beautiful views from the Ziggurat (it's visible from our deck). The nearby town of Crestone is a quaint and delightful town with a history museum, an art cooperative, at least two restaurants, a brew-pub, two grocery stores, a liquor store, post office, a bank, and a gas station. Our High Desert Hideaway is truly heaven on Earth.
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Base Camper

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Crestone, Saguache
Cozy 22’ camper at 8200’ nestled among piñons and rustic family homes. Picturesque views of valley and mountains. Equipped with basic needs for comfort before and after your adventure. Or stay in cozy and use as your studio. Full double bed for two, 2 bunk beds, 1 convertible dinette with portable table. Kitchenette with sink and mini-fridge, shower with skylight and toilet. Microwave and propane stove and heat. Short walk to South Crestone Park with creek and playground. Serious mountaineers and Climbers welcome but please bring a buddy! Delicious organic food at Elephant Cloud Cafe 1 mile away.
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Colorado Sports Ranch & Refuge

6 sites · Tents160 acres · Moffat, Saguache
High up in the San Luis Valley, the Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge occupies over 150 acres. Joyful Journey Hot Springs is 10 minutes away, and Great Sand Dunes National Park is visible from the property. The ranch is uniquely suited to athletes and other fitness enthusiasts with a 5k running/walking trail and a well stocked indoor/outdoor gym with kettlebells, TRX equipment, squat and bench racks, plyo boxes, bands, rowing and cycling machines, basketball hoop, and all manner of agility equipment. Gym cost is $10 per person or $25 for a group of four. Gym users must sign a liability waiver. The camping area is about 1/4 mile from the main house and about 500 meters from the gym and potable water. The highest concentration of 14,000 foot peaks in Colorado is in this area with trail heads in nearby Crestone. Rock climbers and rock hounds will enjoy Penitente Canyon about 40 minutes west. White water rafting and all manner of paddling are available on the Arkansas River in nearby Salida, as is access to some of the finest mountain biking in the world, particularly the Monarch Crest Trail. World class fly fishing can be found on the Arkansas River, and Blue Mesa Reservoir is home to all varieties of trout, pike, and kokanee salmon. We are happy to arrange tours with local guides and adventure providers. The Colorado Sports Ranch and Refugee is a working, off-grid, sustainable homestead. Horses, goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, dogs, cats, and a donkey all share the property. Animal tours are available.
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Rollin Boles RV Ranch

1 site · RV, Tent36 acres · Moffat, Saguache
36 Acres all to yourself below the Sangre De Cristo mountain range. Hotsprings right across the street, along with many others near by. Amazing hiking all around you! If you're into offroading, check out Marshall pass rd/Poncha creek Rd. Medano pass is another one of our favorites and is an amazing way to finish out a day in Sand Dunes National Park. Joyful Journey hot springs is 3 mins away and for $15 you can soak all day long and enjoy a hot shower before returning back to camp. An hour to Great Sand Dunes National Park. 3 hours from Durango, 3 hours to Denver, 2 hours from colorado springs. 30 mins from Salida. Mailbox available to get whatever packages you need!
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Hello From the Bellos - Homestead

6 sites · RVs, Tents9 acres · Moffat, Saguache
We live on this beautiful piece of land in the San Luis Valley that is perfectly located for all your Colorado activities! Enjoy fresh eggs and fresh goat milk during your stay! Wake up surrounded by Mountain View’s all around and enjoy the friendly farm animals at the stay. Joyful Journey Hot spring is 10 minutes away, 20 minutes is Sand Dunes Rec and the Great Sand Dunes are less than 1 hour.
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Campe Diem!

70 sites · RVs, Tents72 acres · Costilla
Do you want a large, private, uniquely situated, pet friendly CampSpot™ to yourselves or family with a BATHHOUSE where it can be so quiet and some days there are stars for as deep as you can see? We have about 300 of those days and nights. Usually can stay longer on Sundays! We are 72 acres of piñon trees, some small animal life and crickets tucked against a mesa just a few minutes from town. Bring your shoe prints! We have sandboards! $15 per day! We are approximately a 35 minute beautiful drive from the National Sand Dunes around Mt. Blanca. (14'r). 2 minutes from the Mountain Home State Wildlife Park and reservoir where you can fish swim chill cookout etc. You can bike, hike, Swim, jet ski or fish at the newly stocked reservoir. Firewood must be purchased at the campsite. Pet friendly!
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Creekside Chalets

13 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Salida, Chaffee
Welcome to Creekside Chalets Escape from the stresses of everyday life with a rejuvenating mountain vacation. Here you can revel in the beauty of the mountains, relax to the sounds of the river, and experience an unforgettable trip. Our cozy and charming cabins & campsites offer stunning views, wonderful amenities, and an unbeatable location. Nestled among picturesque peaks, there is no shortage of lovely sights when you stay in our campsites & cabins. Every season is equally lovely. From snow-capped peaks in the winter to bright gold aspen leaves in the fall, you’ll never be left wanting when it comes to picture-perfect surroundings. We are just minutes from Monarch Mountain, which boasts 800 ski-able acres and an annual average snowfall of over 350 inches. Just a short drive east of our cabins is Salida, Colorado known as the ‘Gem of the Rockies’. This small but vibrant town offers a number of restaurants and shops as well as festivals and events throughout the year. New for 2023 Creekside Chalets has added 3 Creekside Camping spots all with access to the North Fork of the South Arkansas creek that flows through the property. The sites are located in an aspen grove along the creek with a picnic table provided and room to park one vehicle up to 20 feet long and space for a tent. 30 amp power is provided to each site, a porta-potty within 250 feet and water from a camp spigot. The campsites are pet friendly, $30 per pet per stay, max 2 pets.
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The Colorado Imaginarium

26 sites · Tents80 acres · Moffat, Saguache
A desert of desserts to refill your soul with adventure and beauty. Located in the San Luis Valley with The Great Sand Dunes National Park, Valley View Hot Springs, Joyful Journey Hot Springs, Crestone, Salida; small mountain towns as your neighbors. *~1hr to Wolf Creek and Monarch Ski Resorts *Centrally located to prime Elk hunting *~25min to Penitente Canyon for climbing/hiking *~40min to Salida (dining, shopping, kayaking) , ~30min to Crestone (hiking, dining, meditating) *~45min to Great Sand Dunes National Park *~1.25hrs to Taos (earthships, climbing, hot air balloons) *~Cherry Creek & Cottonwood trails 8min down my road, AA. Sunrises, sunsets and stargazing without obstructions or light pollution are complimentary :) Pets welcome to play and explore, just remember the desert is big, know where they are (must demonstrate control and friendliness without question or must be leashed). *We will be adding activities and experiences as time goes on including glass blowing, welding, timber framing, off grid living experience where we set you up to see what its really like to live off grid & more*
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Camp Catori

1 site · Lodging6 acres · Fort Garland, Costilla
At CAMP CATORI we specialize in giving you the opportunity to reconnect with yourself and believe that wellness combines mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being as well as fun. We provide an off-grid retreat experience for our guests, and a chance to reconnect with nature and find inner peace. Our 6-acre property offers stunning mountain views of the Mt. Blanca range and access to a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, paddleboarding, and hiking. We are conveniently located near the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Zapata Falls and aim to provide a secluded space to relax and rejuvenate. Here, guests can feel the sacred energy of the land, surrounded by the healing properties of sage and quartz. We invite you to come and explore our grounds, and reconnect with your higher self.
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Berger's Cabins

8 sites · RVs2 acres · Moffat, Saguache
40 Acres of property, cannabis and dog friendly, outdoor activities galore such as hiking and camping, mountain biking, fishing and hunting, horseback riding, motorsports and wildlife viewing.Tourist Attractions in Moffat:Joyful Journey Hot Springs SpaThe Singing StoneCrestone Performances IncTarboche Memorial ParkFree Spirit Christian ChurchPalmer OutfittersRito Alto ChurchGhost Horse Gift GalleryBaca Grande Airport
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