The best dog-friendly campgrounds near La Veta, Colorado

Welcome to Hipcamp, the go-to website for camping in the United States. If you're looking to bring your pets along and explore the beautiful terrain near La Veta, Colorado, you're in luck! We have over 3700 options available that cater to pets in this area. With an average price per night of $37 and options as low as $4, there's something for every budget. Check out some of our top campsites like Enchanted Circle Campground, Rabbit Hole Ranch, and The High Desert Ranch Colorado, which have received rave reviews from campers. Popular amenities include campfires, showers, and toilets, while popular activities include exploring historic sites, whitewater paddling, and wind sports. Start planning your pet-friendly camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, the go-to website for camping in the United States. If you're looking to bring your pets along and explore the beautiful terrain near La Veta, Colorado, you're in luck! We have over 3700 options available that cater to pets in this area. With an average price per night of $37 and options as low as $4, there's something for every budget. Check out some of our top campsites like Enchanted Circle Campground, Rabbit Hole Ranch, and The High Desert Ranch Colorado, which have received rave reviews from campers. Popular amenities include campfires, showers, and toilets, while popular activities include exploring historic sites, whitewater paddling, and wind sports. Start planning your pet-friendly camping adventure today!

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1. Great Sand Dunes Desert Escape

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20mi from La Veta · 1 site · Lodging · Fort Garland, CO

CALLING ALL ADVENTURERS! Ready to glamp? Escape to an off grid tiny cabin with a zip line and 5 acres to yourself. It is time to enjoy some peace and quiet with limited cell phone service and breathtaking views. You will be the ONLY ONE on 5 acres of land to explore. Find yourself adventuring through the gulch on a zip line, relaxing under the beautiful pinon trees, grilling some tasty food, sitting next to a crackling fire or enjoying one of three tree swings. At night, you may find that the views of the night sky are simply unbeatable, you’re in a dark sky zone…don't forget to look up! The sunrise and sunsets are beautiful too! Walk to the top of one of the many peaks for stunning views. Adventure to the highest peak and be surprised with a tree swing! To make things even better, there are 3 fire pits with campsites to go along with them. Use the cabin which sleeps 2 guests and extra guests can tent camp! The cabin includes a pull out couch (sleeps 2), 2 air mattresses (and a pump), water jug and pump, toilet, off grid shower, cooking pans and utensils, bowls/plates, cups, coffee, propane cook stove and more! Parking for 2-3 cars. HIGH CLEARANCE VEHICLES RECOMMENDED! Otherwise you may not be able to pull into the driveway. Jeep Patriot or similar can make it. 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. This land is literally in the San Isabel National Forest. You will be just minutes away from so many awesome destinations! Fort Garland for supplies/gas: 10-15mins *Dollar General has everything you need Mountain Home Reservoir: 10mins Great Sand Dunes NP Entrance: 40mins Sanchez Reservoir: 30mins Lathrop State Park: 45 mins Alamosa: 45mins San Isabel National Forest: You’re in it! The closest towns are Fort Garland, Alamosa, Walsenburg, and San Luis. Fires are welcome in the designated fire rings. If there is a fire ban in place, please follow the law. There are plenty of fallen branches and dead limbs on the property, please feel free to use any remaining cut wood, fallen branches, and dead trees. Please leave any project tools alone and do not make any adjustments to our land/structures. Enjoy nature!

2. Manifest Ranch Tranquility Camp

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49mi from La Veta · 1 site · Lodging · Pueblo, CO

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3. Great Sand Dunes Camping!

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32mi from La Veta · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Blanca, CO

!!!There is a new entry to the camping site!!! Nice driveway entry and space to park your vehicle and set up comfortably your tent or camper/RV!!! 20' wide driveway with a campsite to park your vehicle in a 40' x 60' cleaned-out lot. This is a very peaceful and isolated 10-acre lot with the mountain ranges and stars all visible as far as the eye can see. All outside conditions and free range to move as you need. Paved road halfway down CR 12 and then dirt road to the site. From Property: Taos 80 minutes south Grand sand dunes 30 minutes north Zapata Falls 30 minutes north Alamosa 30 minutes west Fort Garland 15 minutes East Sangre de Cristo 25 minutes East

4. Bestview

35mi from La Veta · 1 site · RV · San Luis, CO

Learn more about this land:If you’re looking for your own beautifully scenic Colorado camping spot near a variety of wildlife, you have found it here. South Central Colorado’s sweeping landscapes are home to exceptional wildlife areas such as Sanchez Reservoir, Mountain Home Reservoir and Smith Reservoir. Prime for the camping life, this .24-acre property is nestled in the tranquil Sangre de Cristo Estates of Costilla County where various wildlife such as deer, elk and antelope are often seen in herds grazing in the fields. Along with stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and nearby rivers, you’ll quickly immerse yourself in nature and forget all about the hustle and bustle of the city.

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

Yucca

12mi from La Veta · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lathrop State Park

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Piñon

12mi from La Veta · 78 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lathrop State Park

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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

Stories from the community

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Cate

August 2025

Tent

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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Courtney

August 2025

Tent

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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Angie

August 2025

Tent

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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Chase

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Campe Diem!

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

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Rob

July 2025

Tent

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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Regine

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Campe Diem!

What a beautiful site with a 5 min drive to a beautiful lake! We loved our stay and just what we expected ! Highly recommend!!

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Aidan

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Great Sand Dunes Desert Escape

Awesome location with plenty of hiking trails and great views! It was very windy the weekend we stayed, but we set up camp in the creek and barely noticed. We would definitely like to come back.

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Addie

May 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Campe Diem!

Awesome location and views. Loved that my dogs could run around. Trees for shade and hammock too. Really nice!

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joey

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Campe Diem!

Great spot lots of room. Heard other campers but didn't really see anyone and still felt pretty secluded. Excellent hiking!

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A.J.

May 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Campe Diem!

the dispersed camping was great… plenty of privacy. I love the sagebrush landscape and the mountain views. we’ve stayed at Campe Diem twice so far and will likely be back next time we’re in the area.

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Lauren

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Campe Diem!

Great location. Away from most things but easy to get to some populated places. The host was friendly and helpful without being overbearing. Dedication to LNT and treating the land with respect.