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Top-rated campgrounds near La Jara
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Top-rated campgrounds near La Jara
Public campgrounds near La Jara
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Reese
November 2025
Tent
Incredible location and one of the most beautiful spots we’ve ever camped at!!! The drive got a little rough right before the site but honestly was to be expected being so remote and was easily managed. Site was easy to spot and we were able to quickly able to set up camp before sunset and take in that incredible view!!
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Jessi
October 2025
Tent
This is such a peaceful and secluded site while also being very close to the sand dunes. We loved camping here!
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Kaitlin
October 2025
Tent
With kids
If you want true off the grid camping this place is it!!! It was super awesome!!
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Evan
September 2025
Tent
Beautiful campsite right in the shadow of Mount Blanca! Definitely bring everything you need with you. Four wheel drive recommended.
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Anthony
August 2025
1 night at Mudita Camel's Yurt
We had a great time staying on Meghan’s land. We rolled in late for our stay, but had no trouble with the clear instructions she provided.
The yurt is truly a treat, coming stocked with camping stove supplies so we were able to cook some light meals. I also really enjoyed the wood-burning stove to keep warm.
We also treated ourselves to some camel milk fudge and camel yarn.
We stopped here for our trip to Great Sand Dunes, and Meghan recommended we stopped at Sand Dunes Recreation hot springs in Hooper nearby. It was just what we needed! Incredible place for a desert getaway.
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Patrick
August 2025
Tent
This campsite was unreal. Tucked underneath a mountain and just South of the Great Sand Dunes. The views were awesome in the day and at night. My friend and I had a great time and this site worked perfectly for our quick trip to the dunes.
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Teresa
July 2025
Tent
With pets
I love Arissa's site! It was remote feeling and had the BEST view of the mountain. The sunrise pictures we got take my breath away! We love the privacy but still could see for miles.
The site is down a long road, completely drivable. It was a very wide road. We have a 31' bumper pull travel trailer and we were a little concerned about turning around since it was a dead end road. I asked Arissa before we booked and she recommended we back into the site. She was right. Instead we drove in straight and then backed out when we left. Same thing. Smaller setups would have no issues at all. The land was sandy and flat. We had 2 dogs who loved walking the road.
Arissa gave us very clear directions to the site. We had no problems finding it.
You could see other people's spots in the far, far distance but they were rare. There looked to be 1 permanent neighbor who we did not see until we were leaving because they are closer to the turn into the road where the site is. You could see cars driving in the distance but I don't remember hearing them.
We did run a generator to keep our food cold in the fridge/freezer. I don't think anyone would have heard it. The distance to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and the 30' Zapata falls was perfect. Super close.
I can't recommend this site enough for dry camping or boondocking. We would stay here again if in the area. We didn't use the firepit area because it was raining but it would have been great.
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Karen
July 2025
19 ft campervan
With pets
Great spot. You can see cars on the main road in the distance, but you're on a dirt dead-end road so absolutely no traffic past the site. Our van (20') fit perfectly on the side of the road at the site, any bigger and you'd probably want to park on the road itself. Easy to find with the directions, and great views of the mountains.
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Lei
July 2025
With kids
We loved Matt’s land, animals, and yurt! The yurt was very comfortable and cozy. Also, my kids really loved playing with the animals! They were really tame. Matt had the best hospitality and was very friendly! I would 100% recommend this to someone and come back again. Thank you Matt!
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Quinn
June 2025
Tent
Good site, quiet and feels very isolated. You are actually quite close to civilization but it don't feel like it. Can be quite windy, and has zero natural cover from the sun. Bring some shade and stake everything down. The fire pit needed to be dug out, for me to feel safe to run a fire. There is a lot of brush that can be a danger if you are overly careless. Common sense and a bit of prep recommended. This place was lovely. Will be returning
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Jacob
June 2025
16 ft car
Needed a quiet place to set up after exploring the great sand dunes national park 👍 Great view
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julia
June 2025
Tent
Group trip
Very beautiful views and easy to find! Super easy to get to the dunes and close proximity.
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Jacob
May 2025
Tent
Easy to get to and very convenient for exploring the national park! Beautiful sunset and stargazing. It is a dirt/gravel road to the site but it is well maintained and very flat so I had no problem getting there in a 2WD car with limited clearance. Would definitely recommend.
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Shannon
May 2025
Tent
With kids
Beautiful spot. Wide open views. Would love to come back!
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Katherine
May 2025
Tent
Group trip
Unbelievable views of the mountains, stars and valley. We went with a group for a Sand Dunes trip and loved the proximity to the park without the riff raff of busy campgrounds. However, the roads in to the camp site are a little rugged so make sure any cars in your group are off-road ready and that you (and dogs!) have shoes to withstand the cacti surrounding the site. Definitely worth booking!
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Mike
May 2025
16 ft car
This is a great spot if you are self contained, and want convenience to the Sand Dunes.
The location is super easy to find, directions took me RIGHT there. Seasoned travelers would easily find this site in the dark. The spot-on GPS, wide roads, numerous wood posts, and easily visible fire pit, were all very helpful in giving confidence of "Is this the right place?" If you have any questions, I found Arissa to be a great host, very responsive to texts!
The site is accessed by a mile or less of flat, wide, well groomed (loamy) dirt roads. Worth noting, the road which this property is on, is a dead-end, so, you will need to turn around to leave. There are culverts, but, nothing crazy.
The views here are definitely BIG SKY. There are some houses in view, as well as Hwy 150 to Sand Dunes. It's definitely QUIET, but, seclusion is NOT at the level of "camp shower in the open."
I'm in a camper-ute, and found it most convenient to just park on the road. The combination of convenience, culvert, wood stake spacing, and cacti just made "the road" an easier stopping point. Cacti are abundant here, so, keep the pups from running too far out; tent campers will want a pad, or camp on the road next to car. Cell coverage I recall at: T-Mo 0-1 (bars), ATT: 1-2 bars, and Verizon 2-3 bars.
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Jon
April 2025
Tent
With kids
Great spot with an amazing view! The wife and kids loved it.
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LeAnne
March 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
Very, very private. But come while the is light or you will never find it. The skies had lots of stars, but it has just enough light polution from the town just west of it to prevent you from seeing the milky way. My host son loved it for the little used dirt road he could run on in the morning before we packed up.
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Jaclyn
January 2025
With kids
What a special and unique experience this was! We arrived after dark, and the off GPS directions were excellent and easy to follow. My son and I kicked off a ten day road trip with our first stay here, and even though very cold outside, the yurt was cozy and warm. The bed is very comfy, and there are thoughtful touches throughout the yurt including a kettle for the wood stove, handmade soaps, games, and a French press just to name a few. Meghan and Liam gave us a great farm tour where we got to meet the donkeys and camels, and see the frozen creek. Would definitely book again.
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Kat
December 2024
Tent
Really lovely, quiet spot with the most spectacular views of the mountains. Get here before sunset for a really great shot! The markers to the site are really obvious but might be challenging to see at night. There is Verizon cell reception here which is nice also!
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