The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Monte Vista, Colorado

94% (2501 reviews)

Looking for pet-friendly campsites near Monte Vista, Colorado? Look no further than Enchanted Circle Campground (397 reviews), Star Dance High Desert Retreat (271 reviews), and Rabbit Hole Ranch (259 reviews) to see what other campers have loved. With amenities like potable water, showers, and pet-friendly policies, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience. Plus, with an average price per night of $37 and options as low as $4, camping has never been more affordable. So pack your bags, grab your pet, and get ready to explore the great outdoors!

Popular camping styles for Monte Vista

Top-rated campgrounds

94% (2501 reviews)

Looking for pet-friendly campsites near Monte Vista, Colorado? Look no further than Enchanted Circle Campground (397 reviews), Star Dance High Desert Retreat (271 reviews), and Rabbit Hole Ranch (259 reviews) to see what other campers have loved. With amenities like potable water, showers, and pet-friendly policies, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience. Plus, with an average price per night of $37 and options as low as $4, camping has never been more affordable. So pack your bags, grab your pet, and get ready to explore the great outdoors!

Popular camping styles for Monte Vista

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Close to Adventure Camping

96%

(13)

42mi from Monte Vista · 2 sites · RVs · Villa Grove, CO

Welcome to Close to Adventure Camping – Your Gateway to Adventure in the Heart of the National Forest! Nestled on 10 beautiful acres and surrounded by breathtaking national forest, our campground offers the perfect escape for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, we provide a comfortable and convenient place to stay while you explore the great outdoors. We offer two well-equipped RV sites: • Aspen Alley – A spacious site over 60 feet long, featuring 30 & 50-amp electrical hookups, filtered water, and a septic connection. • Pinecone Lane – A cozy 50-foot-long site with 50-amp electrical service, filtered water, and a septic hookup. Guests also have access to a picnic table, perfect for outdoor meals and relaxation. Surrounded by endless miles of national forest, our campground is a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Enjoy world-class hiking, ATV riding, off-roading, hammocking, and more—all just steps from your campsite. With fresh mountain air, stunning scenery, and boundless opportunities for exploration, this is the ultimate outdoor getaway. If you're looking for a convenient yet unforgettable escape into nature, we’ve got the perfect spot for you. Book your stay today and start your next adventure!

2. The Scott Ranch

100%

(4)

22mi from Monte Vista · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · South Fork, CO

Welcome to the Scott Ranch located 10 minutes east of South Fork, CO. Our ranch is easily accessible via a flat, state-maintained road, just seconds off Highway 160. Our family purchased the ranch a couple years ago. We are native Coloradoans who are interested in conservation. The Scott Ranch is a 147 acre, conserved ranch and boasts some of the most beautiful riparian grassland in the valley. We have hundreds of tall cottonwoods bordering 7/10th mile of private, gold medal water on the Rio Grande river. There are literally thousands of species of plants and animals on the property. Come enjoy the incredible sunset views from the firepit perched high above the large pond and be prepared for one the best stargazing experiences in the valley! Please know that we are not an RV park, nor do we want to be. We have only three sites overlooking the lower river corridor. This is intentional because we want your experience to be focused on the beauty of the ranch. The sites are flat and relatively private. Each site is 26x80 (easy pull through) with individual access to power (50 amp, 30 amp and 110 outlet) and water. There is common area that includes a large firepit, small table and charcoal grill for your enjoyment. You also have immediate access to a septic system station next to the sites, at your convenience. The Scott ranch is a working ranch. The lower corridor of the ranch will have livestock (cattle) grazing for several weeks out of the year. (Calving season is adorable!) For insurance reasons, guest access to the lower pastures and river corridor -- defined as any part of the ranch beyond the RV sites -- is only allowed through a separate reservation. If you are interested fly fishing our gold medal waters or simply want to explore the ranch's forest and pastures, please book an RV site first. Access to any part of the ranch beyond RV sites is foot traffic only and 75$ per person per day, unless otherwise arranged. It's first come first serve, limited to one group per day (arranged separately after the RV reservation is paid). Yes, we've allowed riverside camping -- a truly epic experience -- with trust and prior authorization. Fishing is limited to fly rods only. Artificial flies only. Catch and release only.

3. Mudita Camel's Yurt

100%

(202)

22mi from Monte Vista · 1 site · Lodging · Capulin, CO

Eons ago camels roamed through the San Luis Valley and today they roam once again. Come and stay at our yurt enjoying views of the mountains and of the camels and donkeys roaming their home. Take a farm tour and get the chance to pet the camels and maybe even sneak a camel kiss. Enjoy a night stay at the yurt viewing the stars or enjoying a nice fire at the fire pit. Come stay in our yurt and get the chance to meet our little herd of camels and wake up to the views of the gorgeous surroundings! Travel down a few miles of dirt roads and you will find our little oasis of 35 acres. The hard-sided yurt sits right next to the field where our camels and donkeys roam. Set apart from the main house, sitting in Trujillo Canyon, and surrounded by BLM/National Forrest, its the perfect spot for recharging. Located off the beaten path so amazing for star gazing but also close enough to the Sand Dunes for day adventures. Our property is off the grid and allows you to disconnect for a little while and there is a nice creek to go and sit by. Each stay also includes a farm tour if you are interested. The night skies have little light pollution and are perfect for star gazing. We can't wait for you to come and stay with us!Don't take our word for it, guests love their stays with us! "We struck gold finding this magical place. The yurt was so cozy, comfy, and full of tons of extras that exceeded our expectations. We booked our little trip to visit the dunes, but this farm was by far the best part of our trip. We loved our walks to see all the animals. The camels and donkeys were so friendly!"

4. Aspen Ridge Cabins & Yurts

100%

(1)

28mi from Monte Vista · 8 sites · Lodging · South Fork, CO

Aspen Ridge Cabins & Yurts If you're looking for vacation lodging that feels like home, with great friends and family atmosphere, Aspen Ridge Cabins is the place to be in Southern Colorado. We offer cabins and yurts with full kitchens, satellite TV, and fiber optic wi-fi. You get rustic beauty with big city conveniences and loads of outdoor fun. After 11 years of living in Alaska, Jeremy and Katy purchased Aspen Ridge Cabins in the spring of 2020. The new owners are outdoor enthusiasts who met while both living in Colorado when Jeremy was a raft guide on the Arkansas River. Jeremy and Katy are excited to offer you a warm, welcoming stay and the very best views, fishing, and hiking in Southern Colorado. The sky's the limit when it comes to Outdoor Activities in South Fork Colorado. The town of South Fork is surrounded on three sides by the Rio Grande National Forest and some of the largest undisturbed wilderness areas in the country. The outdoor activities are countless. Nearby, the Rio Grande River and the South Fork River provide excellent trout fishing. In addition, there are many local lakes and reservoirs. If you prefer biking, hiking, or ATV riding there are many old logging and mining trails close by for breath taking views of nature’s finest. Aspen Ridge Cabins is located on the city's OHV trail, so you can ride right from the property without trailering. Things to do at Aspen Ridge Cabins when the day is done. -When the day is done and you're ready to put your feet up and rest awhile, we offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy an evening outdoors. We feature an outdoor area that allows for get-togethers and picnics, as well as open fires that capture the wild spirit and beauty of the outdoors. Hunters and anglers have a walk in freezer/cooler for their harvests. There's also bagged ice for sale on site. Enjoy a walk to town on paved sidewalks, or kick back and cook steaks on the grill. Modern Amenities in Renovated Cabins -The log cabins are all modern with full kitchens, bathrooms, satellite TV, and fiber optic wi-fi. All linens, pots, and pans are furnished. Our cabins have one or two bedrooms with queen or full size beds. Many cabins have additional fold out futons. Our new luxury yurts offer you the opportunity to enjoy the yurt experience without compromising on luxury and amenities. Relax and recharge in a private, cozy glamping space with an innovative design and beautiful views. Stargaze from your bed as you enjoy the solitude and dark skies of South Fork, Colorado. The Yurts at Aspen Ridge Cabins are an excellent option for guests wanting to experience tiny-living in a luxury yurt. Aspen Ridge Cabins offers year-round availability. Newly renovated and under new ownership, Aspen Ridge Cabins are your home away from home during your southern Colorado vacation. Aspen Ridge Cabins offers plenty of activities during your stay. There is a large, family style, outdoor area that allows for get-togethers and picnics, or you can kick back around a camp fire while soaking in the beauty of the mountains. Cabin rentals are available for groups up to 6. The kitchens are stocked with all the hardware including stove/ovens and refrigerators, private bathrooms, and fiber optic wi-fi. All linens, pots, and pans are furnished. Our cabins have one or two bedrooms, with queen or full size beds. Make Aspen Ridge Cabins your vacationing, skiing, hunting, and fishing headquarters in southern Colorado. Experience an outdoors getaway that's perfect for your adventurous spirit. With a location bordering the Rio Grande National Forest, you can hike, ride, or fish right from your cabin door. Your Outdoor Playground -From fishing the Rio Grande River to the hiking trails of the Rio Grande National Forest, South Fork offers you a thousand ways to enjoy the outdoors. No matter the season there's a lot to offer those who love adventure. Aspen Ridge Cabins has hiking and 4-wheeler trails that begin right at your cabin door. With ample trails, vistas, and peaks to choose from, your outdoor vacation just got a whole lot better. The Perfect Basecamp -Hunters love the ease and convenience Aspen Ridge Cabins provides for their basecamp. With multiple cabin size options for a single hunter or groups, built in kitchens to make and store food, and easy access to many trails, hunters rely on Aspen Ridge Cabins for a comfortable stay. With ample deer, elk, and other game available in the San Juan Mountains, hunters need a clean, affordable place to stay. Aspen Ridge Cabins offers hunters comfortable, private lodging closest to the best hunting units in Southern Colorado. Adventurers Wanted -South Fork Colorado is perfect for adventurous spirits like you. With opportunities for hiking, skiing, four wheeling, fishing, and hunting, there's plenty of outdoor activities just waiting to be had. Adventure trails begin right at your cabin door. You just have to decide what to do first. Aspen Ridge Cabins is located on the picturesque Silver Thread Scenic Byway, off of Highway 149. South Fork is surrounded on three sides by the Rio Grande National Forest and some of the largest, undisturbed wilderness areas in the country. The outdoor activities here are countless.

5. AIYM Camp Riverfront Duplex Cabin!

100%

(24)

18mi from Monte Vista · 32 sites · Tents, Lodging · Capulin, CO

The AIYM Camp serves as a wonderful base camp and Christian Retreat for families wanting to recreate in the Rio Grande National Forest. Cabin rentals and Tent Campsites. You are invited to stay on 185 acres surrounded by beautiful mountains in the Rio Grande National Forest. Escape the crowds and relax in the quiet mountains. Easy Alamosa River access. Close to outdoor adventures; fishing, hiking, biking, atv trail access. Come enjoy a secluded and unforgettable mountain experience! The camp is in a wilderness setting with electricity supplied by a diesel generator that operates from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. No cell service in the canyon but the camp does have a regular phone for special usage and satellite Wi-Fi for $10. The most unique quality is the beauty and cleanliness of the forest. The quiet peaceful atmosphere of the canyon is hard to believe. This is the perfect place for families to unplug, get outside but still have some of the comforts we all enjoy!

Stories from the community

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Kyle

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to AIYM Camp Riverfront Duplex Cabin!

Great spot; beautiful river and land. Jim and Melony were very nice and welcoming.

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Eli

August 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Close to Adventure Camping

This is an amazing family camp site! The hosts are very kind and want to make sure you have a good stay. They even gave us chicken eggs from their very own chickens on the property. The site is quiet and perfect for a family looking for a peaceful setting. National forests surround the area and there is plenty to explore. Full hookups for our camper was the cherry on top!

Happiness is a yurt with mountain views and camels for company.

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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.

This shows the yellow ingress and egress for the three RV sites. Note that only two sites are pictured here. A third site was added parallel to the first two sites. The red circle is the common area which includes a fire pit. The blue square is the septic station.

Christine

August 2025

28 ft toy hauler

3 nights at The Scott Ranch

Lance is an exceptionally courteous and responsive host. His land is truly spectacular. It's a private paradise for people that want to get off the beaten path with a camper. The river is beautiful and this spot it is totally worth the price. It may not be everyone's cup of tea without the amenities of a campground/RV park, but if you don't want all that and are looking for quiet breathtaking views, with space for your fur babies to frolic through fields and swim in the river, this place is for you. I'm so grateful I was able to spend time here and will likely return next year!

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Joseph

August 2025

50 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Close to Adventure Camping

This spot was wonderful. The peace and quiet was amazing. The full hookups and WiFi really let us relax and get away from the world. Would definitely recommend if you need a place to unwind and get away from it all.

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William

July 2025

26 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Close to Adventure Camping

Two very nice campsites in a beautiful area off the beaten path. The hosts are very nice. Highly recommended place to stay!

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Sarah

July 2025

With pets

2 nights at AIYM Camp Riverfront Duplex Cabin!

AIYM Camp is an amazing place; I highly recommend it. It’s a beautiful setting, every aspect of the facilities is in amazing condition, clean, functional and seems brand new. But, what really made our stay special was the hospitality of Jim and Melony. The are so warm and welcoming, giving us insight about the valley and activities in the area. This is a special place that we plan on returning to. I give it my highest recommendation.

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Ann

July 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With pets

7 nights at Close to Adventure Camping

Juli and Scott are great and the property is beautiful! They were very flexible and understanding when we had to delay our travel dates due to a move. They adjusted and offered us additional days. It was a very warm welcome but also not intrusive. Would highly recommend!!

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Paul

July 2025

37 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Close to Adventure Camping

What an amazing find this was. Took my wife here for her birthday weekend and she was so happy with the trip. Perfectly located near a spa, beatifil views and not that from Great Sand Dunes which is an absolute must see. As for the site itself, it was so peaceful. The RV lots are nestled in the trees so you get some nice shade while being able to enjoy the outdoors. The RV hookups were perfect and accessible with no hassle. The hosts z This was probably the best part of choosing the site. Scott and Juli are amazing hosts. We felt very welcome, Thry have a binder for each site with all the information you might think you need and even some things you might not have thought of. I sent a message asking a question the first morning and forgot to reply and Scott same down to our sure to make sure we had gotten what we needed. Amazing gesture! They even brought us cookies for my wife’s birthday, which was awesome. Bottom line, if you want to enjoy a peaceful RV experience this is the place to be. Can’t think of a single thing that could make it better!

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Winona

July 2025

18 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Close to Adventure Camping

We had a great time camping with friends on Juli's land! We received super detailed directions to the lovely and remote location. The spots were level and well situated, and easy to back into. There was plenty of room for both families to have their own space and socialize too. The location and the sites are very pretty. National Forest is right behind the sites and we enjoyed hikes, four-wheel drive adventures and a trip to Alamosa and the Great Sand Dunes. Juli and Scott are great communicators and thoughtful, responsive hosts!

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Winona

July 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Close to Adventure Camping

We had a great time camping with friends on Juli's land! We received super detailed directions to the lovely and remote location. The spots were level and well situated, and easy to back into. There was plenty of room for both families to have their own space and socialize too. The location and the sites are very pretty. National Forest is right behind the sites and we enjoyed hikes, four-wheel drive adventures and a trip to Alamosa and the Great Sand Dunes. Juli and Scott are great communicators and thoughtful, responsive hosts!

Lei

July 2025

With kids

1 night at Mudita Camel's Yurt

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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Bryan

June 2025

26 ft campervan

1 night at The Scott Ranch

Far enough from the road to be peaceful and quiet. Gate for privacy. Rio Grande borders property! Beautiful

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Robert

May 2025

33 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at The Scott Ranch

This is a great spot and I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone. First… the communication was great with Lance who kept in contact and answered questions promptly. Second… the property is amazing. Just a few miles south of South Fork, Colorado on the Rio Grande River. Beautiful views, wildlife and tranquility. Third…easy access off the highway. There are three RV sites with hookups (H20/elec) but they are very close together. We opted for boondocking on the property further away and had a beautiful site in the woods. We were within walking distance to the river and small lake. Fourth…we were able to empty our tanks upon leaving in a very clean and easily assessable water/waste disposal site on the property. Fifth…we had our two dogs who were able to roam freely which is nice. Sixth… price $100/night which seemed a bit high but let me tell you it’s worth it. Lance has invested a ton of money into this project so I get it. Colorado is notorious for fees and taxes and I bet he has plenty of expenses to go with this site. Finally…you cannot go wrong here. There was a ranch hand lady who was on the property and very kind and helpful if needed. We had the place to ourselves, which was great. The RV sites would be a problem for me if others were camping at the same time l, but we always avoid RV parks for that reason and it may not be a problem for others. Please look at this site if your head g to South Fork. It gets a five star review from me!

Betty

May 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Scott Ranch

We had a lovely time on this beautiful property. The host was very communicative and responsive. Our dogs loved the property and had plenty of space to enjoy nature. We saw Elk, deer and lots of chipmunks.

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Sherry

May 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Close to Adventure Camping

Hosts are very friendly and welcoming. The area is quiet and was very relaxing! Ute pass is just pass the site and there was noone on the pass even Memorial Day weekend.

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Scott

May 2025

40 ft fifth wheel

With pets

8 nights at Close to Adventure Camping

Amazing place to stay. Great views, and the hosts are incredible. They worked hard to accommodate everything we needed. If you like an out of the way and quiet place to stay, this is the spot.

Jaclyn

January 2025

With kids

1 night at Mudita Camel's Yurt

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.