The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Silver Cliff, Colorado

Silver Cliff treats pet owners to over 1,700 camping options that welcome your four-legged companions. You’ll find campsites tucked into open grasslands, set against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Average rates hover around $50 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $15. The top picks? Rabbit Hole Ranch (388 reviews) draws regulars for its wide-open views and off-leash space. High Peaks Campground (335 reviews) sits near trailheads and offers easy access to pine forests. Sweetwater River Resort (155 reviews) puts you steps from riverside fishing and shady picnic tables. Toilets, showers, and campfires are common facilities, and you’ll spot plenty of wildlife. Anglers, horse riders, and early-morning dog walkers swear by these spots. Pack your lead, bring the treats, and settle in—your dog will thank you.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Silver Cliff

Silver Cliff treats pet owners to over 1,700 camping options that welcome your four-legged companions. You’ll find campsites tucked into open grasslands, set against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Average rates hover around $50 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $15. The top picks? Rabbit Hole Ranch (388 reviews) draws regulars for its wide-open views and off-leash space. High Peaks Campground (335 reviews) sits near trailheads and offers easy access to pine forests. Sweetwater River Resort (155 reviews) puts you steps from riverside fishing and shady picnic tables. Toilets, showers, and campfires are common facilities, and you’ll spot plenty of wildlife. Anglers, horse riders, and early-morning dog walkers swear by these spots. Pack your lead, bring the treats, and settle in—your dog will thank you.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Silver Cliff

1. Ramble at Great Sand Dunes NP

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44mi from Silver Cliff · 37 sites · Tents, RVs

Escape to 640 acres of wide-open, dog-friendly wilderness with the backdrop to Colorado’s stunning Blanca Peak. Just 30 minutes from the entrance of Great Sand Dunes National Park, our private campground offers easy access to towering dunes, alpine views, and starry skies at 7,550 feet. Campsites are intentionally spread out for maximum privacy, with access to modern amenities including restrooms with flush toilets and semi-outdoor showers stocked with public goods soaps, plus additional outhouses across the property. Enjoy on-site adventures with a 3-mile gravel bike trail, a 40-acre 9-hole disc golf course, and sandboard rentals to take with you to the dunes. Whether you bring your own gear or rent from us, Ramble is your basecamp for exploration and retreat.

2. Rollin Boles RV Ranch

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30mi from Silver Cliff · 1 site · Tent, RV

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!

3. Five Mile Ranch

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(336)

42mi from Silver Cliff · 16 sites · Tents, RVs

Abandoned for a number of years, our unique property has a new life! We are an offgrid homestead near the base of Mt Blanca and just south of Great Sand Dunes National Park with amazing views of the area. We have dedicated part of our property to hosting campers and

4. The Fabulous Crestone Hideaway

21mi from Silver Cliff · 1 site · Lodging

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. Great Sand Dunes Desert Escape

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48mi from Silver Cliff · 1 site · Lodging

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!

Public campgrounds near Silver Cliff

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Alvarado Campground

9.6mi from Silver Cliff · 50 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest

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Oak Creek Campground

14mi from Silver Cliff · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest

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Ophir Creek Campground

17mi from Silver Cliff · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest

Nice flat spots. Hard to see the second tent closer to the creek, but that's part of what was nice about that spot.

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North Crestone Creek Campground

17mi from Silver Cliff · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rio Grande National Forest

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Lake Creek Campground

17mi from Silver Cliff · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Erica

October 2025

15 ft campervan

With kids

1 night at Ramble at Great Sand Dunes NP

This place was great! So thoughtfully designed -- even though there aren't any trees, the campsites are situated so that you can't really see one another when you're in your little space. Lots of little touches, like the lights along the pathway, a nice playground in the park, the cantina in the middle, make it a really pleasant stay. And the showers! Very very nice showers. The host, Adam, was really friendly and accommodating, and we had a really nice stay the very last day of the season. Will definitely return!

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Dan

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ramble at Great Sand Dunes NP

The campsite and camp grounds are very nice with great amenities. Provided grills, chairs, table, and coverings at each individual site make packing and arriving a breeze. The camp ground bathrooms, equipment rentals, and the ease of firewood ($) and water are similarly great. We had 2 great nights and hope to bring groups with us next time!

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Elionore

September 2025

14 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at Ramble at Great Sand Dunes NP

This is a unique and amazing place! We camped here two years ago and loved it again. The grounds are immaculate and so carefully thought out. Our host was very kind and available. I highly recommend this place for a unique experience. Watching the moon, the star, skies and dramatic Mountain View’s. The solitude is therapeutic.

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Alona

August 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Ramble at Great Sand Dunes NP

We stayed in a tent. Each site is private and far from other guests. Very organized, has everything you need, cooking stove, grill, fire pit, table, chairs, you name it. All the amenities super clean, they even have breakfast! The host was very friendly and stopped by to say hi and ensured us that if we needed anything that we forgot to bring he probably has it. I wish we stayed more than one night.

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Kellen

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ramble at Great Sand Dunes NP

Awesome site! Spot had plenty of shade. Loved that there was a restroom, shower area. Would definitely come back!

Jehn

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ramble at Great Sand Dunes NP

Great location a hop away from Great Sand Dunes. Our site was farther away from the showers, so we rented a fat tire bike to get around and it worked out great and was fun to cruise around the campground. Loved the design and special amenities and thoughtful touches - like popsicles when we checked in!

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Jay

June 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Rollin Boles RV Ranch

Really loved this spot. Very quiet. Was able to make it with a low clearance vehicle. Loved the fire pit that they have. Have T-mobile and had service

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David

June 2025

20 ft Class B

1 night at Rollin Boles RV Ranch

Perfectly suited for what we needed. Site was clean. Mountains to the east and west. Good communication and directions from the host. We had no trouble following the directions to the site. For reference, Google Maps includes the unmarked unnamed dirt road where the site is located. Apple Maps does not besides a little spur.

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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.

Travis

June 2025

Tent

3 nights at Ramble at Great Sand Dunes NP

Very quiet and very dark the week we were there. Sunsets and stargazing were amazing. A great place to go if you want solitude. It was breezy and dry the days we were there A great place to camp. A lot of thought went into the design and layout of this campsite. The restrooms were clean and the showers had hot water. The only annoying thing were the little Nats/Flys that showed up when the wind calmed down.

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Morgan

June 2025

20 ft campervan

With kids

1 night at Ramble at Great Sand Dunes NP

This is such a wonderful place to camp! We were on a road trip to all of CO’s national parks so we only stayed one night, but we would have loved to have stayed longer. The sunset here was by far the best one we saw all week, and the campground was far better than all the rest! It was such a quiet and starry night here. The showers and bathroom facilities were clean and well stocked. We loved the options for purchase by the bathhouse. Firewood was conveniently located beside our site and it was quick and easy to pay via QR code. We loved how the camp sites were spread out, and we enjoyed using the provided chairs, table, and sun shade. We were impressed that each site had a grill and stove. The camp host was really helpful and kind when there was an issue with our booking through HipCamp.

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Brown

June 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Ramble at Great Sand Dunes NP

Staying at Ramble was hands-down one of the most thoughtful, well-designed camping experiences we’ve ever had. Every detail—from the layout of the campgrounds to the spacing, architecture, and amenities—feels intentional and beautifully executed. It’s the perfect balance of rustic charm and modern comfort. The location near Great Sand Dunes National Park is ideal—close enough for easy day trips, but far enough away to feel like you’re in your own peaceful slice of Colorado. And let me tell you: whoever dreamt up this place deserves an award. It’s more than just a campground—it’s an experience. Hosts Adam and Cindy were incredible—genuinely kind, easy to talk to, and clearly passionate about what they’re building. They’ve thought of everything. Every tool, supply, and detail you might need has already been considered and provided, making the whole stay seamless and enjoyable. If you’re looking for a campground that goes far beyond the basics—where nature, design, and hospitality come together in perfect harmony—Ramble is it. We’ll be recommending it to everyone we know.

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Mukta

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Ramble at Great Sand Dunes NP

As a first time camper, it was an amazing experience! The views were amazing, everything was clear and well organized. Loved the experience!

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Shaun

May 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rollin Boles RV Ranch

Great spot with 360 degree views of the mountains. The space is quiet with no hwy noise heard. Loved the innovative firepit that made it easy to light fires. It is tough to find so be sure to watch your messages for the GPS coordinates for the turnoffs.