The best hot spring campgrounds near La Veta, Colorado

Looking to experience the great outdoors near La Veta, Colorado? Hipcamp has over 450 camping options in the area that cater to your hot spring preference. Whether you're into soaking in natural mineral waters or exploring nearby hiking trails, there's a campsite for you. Check out top-rated campsites like Rabbit Hole Ranch (259 reviews), The High Desert Ranch Colorado (205 reviews), and Campe Diem! (135 reviews) to find your ideal spot. With amenities like campfires, showers, and pet-friendly sites, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping trip. Plus, with an average price of $30 per night and options as low as $15, you can enjoy the outdoors on any budget.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to experience the great outdoors near La Veta, Colorado? Hipcamp has over 450 camping options in the area that cater to your hot spring preference. Whether you're into soaking in natural mineral waters or exploring nearby hiking trails, there's a campsite for you. Check out top-rated campsites like Rabbit Hole Ranch (259 reviews), The High Desert Ranch Colorado (205 reviews), and Campe Diem! (135 reviews) to find your ideal spot. With amenities like campfires, showers, and pet-friendly sites, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping trip. Plus, with an average price of $30 per night and options as low as $15, you can enjoy the outdoors on any budget.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Rabbit Hole Ranch

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40mi from La Veta · 198 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Mosca, CO

We are closed for the season. PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY The Rabbit Hole Ranch offers beautiful night skies with little to no light pollution and unobstructed views of the majestic Blanca Massif. The Great Sand Dunes and Zapata Falls is just a (gorgeous) 35 minute drive. Camping here at the Rabbit Hole Ranch is primitive and dispersed (no numbered sites) and there 30 acres available for you to use. Just follow the signs to the designated area and pick out a spot you like. Some spots have fire rings, some don’t. We are working on getting more, but in the meantime you’re welcome to bring your own. Or feel free to dig out a little hole. It works great and is easy to extinguish when you fill it back in and bury it. Please do not bury any trash. Typically, you will experience a rare kind of solitude and silence that feels…. other-worldly, with incredible sunrises and sunsets filling the enormous skies. On holidays, however, expect it to be busy. Our dogs are working dogs and they are more than happy to help keep you and your pets safe. Please help make their jobs easier by not leaving any food or trash in or around tents. Please keep your pets on leash or under control until you’re comfortably certain they get along with our dogs. And please report any issues promptly. This year we have a new Great Pyrenees to greet you, her name is Boudicca and she’s excited to meet everyone! Returning this season is 12 year old KayLee, also a GP and and Finn, our little dude from Alaska. Quiet time begins at 10:00 pm. Note: Holidays still offer the excellent location and spectacular views, but are likely to be less quiet and far more busy. We typically do not strictly enforce quiet time during holidays.

2. Base Camp Family Campground

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40mi from La Veta · 21 sites · RVs, Lodging · Alamosa, CO

Welcome To Your Base Camp Whether your adventure brings you here for just one night, or the entire summer, this is the view you want to wake up to! We have... •Largest Pull Through Sites In The Area-100' x 40' •Big-Rig-Friendly, 60 degree angled sites •Large Private Showers •Best 360 Degree Views •Full Hookups •Free Wi-Fi •Laundry •Close To All Local Attractions •Sandboard and Sand Sled Rentals Base Camp Family Campground is owned and operated by the Baker Family. Josh Baker first lived in Southern Colorado in the early 90's as a child, but his family moved away after a short time. His desire to move back here as an adult prompted him to start bringing his own family to Colorado for vacations. They purchased land in the valley in 2014 and moved to Colorado in 2020. They are using all they've learned from years of RV adventures, to continue the park's mission of providing a clean, affordable, spacious, well-run camping facility, and to be a centrally located "base camp" and hub of information for everything this unique area has to offer. You'll be camping in the shadows of 14,000 ft. mountain peaks, in the largest high-desert alpine valley in the world, that is sprinkled with free-flowing artesian wells, hot springs and wet lands. Daily summer temperatures average 65 degrees, and it will get down into the 50's at night. That's perfect camping weather! For native American tribes, including the Utes, Apache, Navajos, and others, this valley is considered the source of life, a place where humans and spirit enter and leave this world. The valley was considered so sacred, that no war would be waged here. The ET Connection As if all of the mountains, deserts, hot springs, and sacred ground weren't enough, The San Luis Valley is also known as a UFO hot spot! UFO sightings have been reported as far back as the 1600's. • EXPRESS CHECK IN - We'll send you an email the day before your arrival, with your site number, wifi password, etc. There is no need to check in at the host site when you arrive, unless you have questions. You can follow the yellow signs straight to your camp site! • Check In Time -1:00 PM •Check Out Time -11:00 AM

3. Life Skills Creative Art of Living

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48mi from La Veta · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Crestone, CO

Creative Art of Living is located high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Nearby Hiking trails and Spiritual Centers are some of the main attractions. Hot Springs are within a half hour drive from the community of Crestone, where we have local shops and art galleries, restaurants, 2 grocery stores and even a gas station. This site is for campers, vans, cars, and includes use of main house for shower, cooking and laundry. Thank you!

4. The Fabulous Crestone Hideaway

47mi from La Veta · 1 site · Lodging · Crestone, CO

BETTER THAN GLAMPING! Our unique off-grid Crestone Hideaway home is available for you to experience the full cosmic vibe of Crestone & the San Luis Valley. Our home is designed and outfitted with recycled, upcycled, & reimagined materials - which all contribute to the very off-beat comfort of our home. The off-grid life is special by cutting out the noise of on-grid living. Our ranch is fully powered by solar (& back-up generator). We also have hi-speed wifi. Off-grid does not mean out of touch; our goal is to mitigate human impact on the natural environment. We do not skimp on amenities and comfort. We love sharing the peaceful quiet laid-back lifestyle of the Crestone area. We offer full use of our quirky adobe & stucco home. Built from straw bale and traditional framing we have a comfy living area, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, fully appointed kitchen, dining room for 4+, & a huge outdoor deck made from bleacher seats. We also feature not-quite-plumb walls, church pews, tree trunks, boulders, antique doors, & home-grown design. The front bedroom has a front row seat to the deck and the Sangre de Cristo mountains just through the french doors. It has a full bed and a single trundle. The master bedroom offers a queen bed, beautiful southerly view, wood-burning stove, spacious sitting area, and opportunity for rejuvenating & relaxing. We're in the International Dark Sky community. The stars are magnificent. You will be amazed by the vast expanse of the universe. The Great Sand Dunes National Park - the tallest and most amazing sand dunes in North America - are visible from almost everywhere on our property. Look to the south to see this alternate view. Plan to make a day-trip to the Dunes! Don't forget about the Ziggurat (it's visible from our deck too). 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. This is your headquarters for a fabulous time in the SLV. (Please note: we do not have 6 beds. There is one queen, one full, one single trundle, and one single pull-out sofa. It sleeps 6 comfortably.)

5. Campe Diem!

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22mi from La Veta · 49 sites · Tents, RVs · CO

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). 5 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!

Public campgrounds near La Veta

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Cordova Pass Picnic Area and Campground

11mi from La Veta · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest

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Bear Lake Campground

15mi from La Veta · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest

Blue Lake Campground

15mi from La Veta · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest

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Purgatoire Campground

19mi from La Veta · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest

View of the sunset and the coming storm from our awesome campsite!

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Zapata Falls Campground

31mi from La Veta · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rio Grande National Forest

If you want unimpeded views of the dunes, look for sites on the west side of the loop. The only downside is most of these sites don't have trees for shade, so bring a canopy if you don't want to bake!

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Pinon Flats Campground

32mi from La Veta · 47 sites · Tents, RVs · in Great Sand Dunes National Park

Ponderosa Campground

32mi from La Veta · 1 site · Tent, RV · in San Isabel National Forest

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Lake Isabel Cabin

33mi from La Veta · 1 site · in San Isabel National Forest

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St Charles Campground

33mi from La Veta · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest

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La Vista Campground

33mi from La Veta · 29 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest

Southside Campground

33mi from La Veta · 8 sites · in San Isabel National Forest

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Davenport Campground

38mi from La Veta · 12 sites · in San Isabel National Forest

Stories from the community

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Haileigh

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rabbit Hole Ranch

Gorgeous land away from the hustle and bustle. Good privacy between camp sites and everyone was really nice!

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Cate

August 2025

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Weekend Trip to Campe Diem!

We had a wonderful time staying here! The land is gorgeous and it was easy to find a great campsite. Perfect for rustic dispersed camping and close to lots of wonderful nature in this corner of Colorado. Would love to stay again!

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Dustin

August 2025

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With pets

Weekend Trip to Rabbit Hole Ranch

Amazing location with great mountain views! Sites are spread out so you have plenty of privacy! Our dog loved all the open space she had as well. The 3 working dogs were super friendly and checked up on us throughout the stay. Highly recommend!

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Jeffrey

August 2025

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Weekend Trip to Rabbit Hole Ranch

Easy to find, great view, and the firepit setup was a big plus. Recently stayed in during a fairly large downpour and the roads were still passable with ease the following day.

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Courtney

August 2025

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1 night at Campe Diem!

It was BEAUTIFUL!! The thing that stood out the most was the blanket of stars we got to enjoy for the night. It was incredible peaceful and clean. We loved it here!! Highly recommend

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Eileen

August 2025

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Weekend Trip to Rabbit Hole Ranch

Loved RHR! We were the only ones there, which made it really nice and peaceful. The stars were amazing and the working doggos came to hang out with us frequently throughout the day and keep us safe from coyotes. Directions in the reservation and signs along the way were clear and we got there with no problem. We also drove an AWD Subaru Impreza and didn’t have any issues on the road.

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Angie

August 2025

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With pets

Weekend Trip to Campe Diem!

Perfect desert style camping! Bring your own shade! ☀️ Thank you for providing water with large tank for the unbeatable camping bathroom experience! A flush toilet and a HOT shower under the incredible starry skies are unmatched! The lake is a 3 min drive or a small hike away. You cannot swim in this lake but there's plenty of beach and you can still fish and be on-water! The small town aboit 12 mins away is perfect for any last minute or forgotten quick grabs. A perfect get away without getting too far away!

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Val

July 2025

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With kids

Weekend Trip to Rabbit Hole Ranch

I loved camping there! The sky was amazing and the host was extremely helpful

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Chase

July 2025

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Group trip

2 nights at Campe Diem!

Great spots with lots of privacy and you truly feel alone out their!

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Kaleigh

July 2025

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Group trip

Weekend Trip to Rabbit Hole Ranch

We had a lovely time at Rabbit Hole Ranch! Directions were clear, the land was beautiful and well maintained, and the dogs and stars were the highlight of our trip! Felt very safe. Highly recommend! Only thing is the porta potty is kinda far away to walk to, you might want to drive, but it wasn’t too much of a hassle. Thanks Jen, KayLee, and Finn!

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Sarah

July 2025

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With kids

Weekend Trip to Rabbit Hole Ranch

Jen’s campsite exceeded our expectations! It was true camping with ease! I’m glad we drove in our truck, as we literally off roaded to the spot we wanted. It could get a little tricky out there if we didn’t have a lifted vehicle, I presume. The views are incredible and every morning and evening we couldn’t believe that we were lucky enough to experience it! We walked around the flats, I’m guessing it was once a lake, but there is lots of room to roam. The night sky was absolutely incredible- I have never seen so many stars and milky way! It was primitive camping, so don’t expect the toilet to be close by- we didn’t care. It was very quiet out there- lots of coyotes in the distance, but we felt safe with Jen’s dogs on patrol! Bring lots of stakes as the wind was vicious at points. Short drive to sand dunes and zapata falls, both equal distance in either direction. We grabbed a spot with a fire ring- first come, first serve. Lots of space between sites. We didn’t see the host, so we didn’t feel like we were being micro managed or anything. A couple campers came and went, but everyone was very respectful of lights out/quiet time at 10p! The site was exceptionally clean. We would absolutely come back again.

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Rose

July 2025

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1 night at Rabbit Hole Ranch

Great place!!! Quiet under dark sky. Was peaceful ✌️

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Michaelah

July 2025

Tent

2 nights at Rabbit Hole Ranch

We loved camping here! We arrived in the middle of the week and didn’t see anyone else out there, other than the two pups that guarded our campsite, until late Friday night. I was in a 2WD car and had no trouble getting there, despite a little bit of rain during our trip (don’t think it would’ve made it as far with a heavy storm though), and it was a quick drive to the national park. Only trouble we had was trying to set up camp at the first site we attempted, where it was really windy (fine for an RV but not great for an ultralight tent). We had no trouble at the second site though, that had a nice hill as a wind block. The sky was indescribable at night - 10/10 recommend!

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Jack

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Rabbit Hole Ranch

Such a cool place. Quite far from the sand dunes (maybe a 30-45 minute drive) but still worth it. You truly feel out in the middle of nowhere but there’s still a tiny bit of civilization near you and there’s service! The dogs are so sweet too. Thanks :)

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Rob

July 2025

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With kids

Weekend Trip to Campe Diem!

We had a great time. This is a great location with a beatiful view. This is the second time we've stayed at Campe Diem. I would use this spot again if I come this way in the future.

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David

July 2025

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1 night at Rabbit Hole Ranch

Staying at Rabbit Hole Ranch was great. Jen was very friendly and responsive to questions. Jeff at the campsite was very helpful getting the firewood and answering question. The site had great views and the solitude I was looking for!

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AJ

July 2025

3 nights at Rabbit Hole Ranch

This spot is amazing! Close vicinity to the sand dunes, awesome views of the mountains, and great sunsets and stargazing. And a huge bonus, there are dogs! Finn, Kaylee, and Boudicca, hung out with us the whole weekend and even slept outside our tents to keep us safe from coyotes and whatever else wandered around at night. They like treats so definitely pack some. 10/10 definitely coming back.

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Detrick

July 2025

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Weekend Trip to Rabbit Hole Ranch

This was a great spot! Loved the campsite dogs who were super friendly.

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Regine

July 2025

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