The best forest camping near Trinidad

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Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking to escape to the forest near Trinidad, Colorado? With over 570 options available, we've got you covered. Check out top campsites like Enchanted Circle Campground (397 reviews), Rabbit Hole Ranch (259 reviews), and Purgatory Riverbottoms (147 reviews). Whether you're into whitewater paddling, swimming, or wind sports, there's something for everyone. And with amenities like campfires, pet-friendly spaces, and showers, you'll have everything you need for a fantastic camping experience. Average price per night is $30, with options as low as $5. So grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the great outdoors!

93% (66)

Top-rated campgrounds

Level spot with plenty of room

2. Remote Site - Sangre de Cristos

92%
(6)
43mi from Trinidad · 1 site · Tent, RV · San Luis, CO
Secluded from it all! This private 7 acre land sits at 10,500 feet in the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. Surrounded by blue spruce and aspen trees with wide-open views of the skies for maximum star gazing. Roads in are graded dirt best accessed by 4x4 or all-wheel drive. It can get muddy during rain storms and snow is possible during the summer. Drive right in to access multiple flat spots to setup your site. Views are plentiful! This is as rugged as it gets. This high alpine location provides stunning views and endless chill time. This location is smack-dab in the middle of one of the largest elk herds in the world. There are plenty of deer, bear and the occasional moose. This is steep country - bring your trekking poles! There is plenty to explore on the land, plus miles of hiking on Forbes road. You'll be roughly and hour away from the Great Sand Dunes National Park, 40 mins from Ft Garland, under 2 hours to Taos, NM, and Mountain Home Reservoir is just down the road - great fishing! Ideal tent spot with room for multiple families.
Pets
Toilets
from 
$20
 / night
You can get a chance to interact with many animals.

3. Earth Mountain Education Farm

99%
(49)
26mi from Trinidad · 30 sites · Tents · Weston, CO
In 2002, Earth Mountain was vacant land that offered itself to us in a way of a calling. It is an unforgettable experience whether camping here or participating in a program. Earth Mtn. is a 40 acre basecamp with 480 surrounding acres of forest. It is a high vibration place with lots to offer. The stars are completely amazing, we are so far off the beaten path that there is no light pollution! We welcome you to share in this wonderful sacred space.Learn more about this land:Earth Mtn. is a working permaculture, off-grid farm at 8000' in the backcountry of the beautiful Sangre De Cristo Mtns. We are located 1 hr. from Trinidad, CO.  We have a private wooded campground area close to a small pond. Camping here will give you a wonderful sacred space to rest, learn and enjoy.  Organic food is available to pick and pay during farming season. A great place for the whole family!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$35
 / night
Blanca view not far from the property.

6. Mt. Blanca View Camp

77%
(39)
48mi from Trinidad · 6 sites · Tents · Fort Garland, CO
My wife and I were drawn to the beauty of the San Luis Valley with it’s rich Native American, Spanish and early American History. This valley is also the World’s largest Alpine Valley with the Sangre de Cristo mountain range on the east and the San Juan mountains to the West. Truly beautiful countryside. Our 5 acre parcel is within a 56,160 acre rural subdivision that the Forbes family sold back in the 1970’s. Our parcel is at 8,800 elevation. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent underneath Ponderosas or among century old Piñon pines. Great view of Snow capped Mount Blanca to the Northeast all at 8,750 above sea level. There’s a peaceful, quiet, private sense of being on the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.  The San Luis Valley is also visible below and beyond to the West. Amazing night sky views, you'll feel like you are the only humans enjoying the setting. There are approximately 5000 acres of nearby greenbelt with forest, hills, valleys and alpine meadows for hiking and exploring up the road. I can send you coordinates and maps, or you can easily view on the "On X Offroad" GPS app. The area is secluded and primitive as current status. You will see a double gated entry with posts. The newly made driveway leads down the hill to a cleared area where you can park your vehicle. We will provide GPS coordinates to your reserved campsite as well as the entry gate lock combination. We recommend using "On X Offroad" GPS app, it works better than Google Maps. There is ample distance between each campsite and plenty of trees to hang hammocks or suspended tree tents.
Pets
from 
$14
 / night
Sangre De Cristo Farm

7. Sangre De Cristo Farm

45mi from Trinidad · 1 site · Tent · San Luis, CO
🌄 OFF-GRID SAN LUIS VALLEY BASE CAMP • Blanca Peak Views • Stargazing Escape to raw, high-desert solitude on our private land at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This is real Colorado wilderness—no light pollution, no crowds, just endless skies and the towering 14,351-ft Blanca Peak watching over you. 🏕 WHY CAMP HERE? ✔ Last true dark skies – Milky Way visibility like nowhere else in the Lower 48. ✔ Gateway to adventure – 45 mins to "Great Sand Dunes National Park", direct access to BLM land for ATV/4x4. ✔ Historic vibes – Minutes from San Luis (Colorado’s oldest town) and the "Shrine of the Stations of the Cross". ✔ Rugged & remote – Perfect for hunters (elk/deer tags in Unit 85), overlanders, and 'van lifers'. 📍 LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS - 6 miles from San Luis, CO (basic supplies, fuel). - 1 hour to Great Sand Dunes sandboarding. - 20 mins to San Luis Lakes (trout fishing, birding). - 'Off-grid ethos' – Bring your own water/power, pack it in/out. 🎯 PERFECT FOR: - Stargazers (bring your telescope). - Hunters prepping for Culebra Range expeditions. - Digital nomads who want a 'true disconnect'. 🔥 BOOK NOW – Only 2 dispersed sites available! "This land doesn’t apologize for being wild. Neither should you." --- Optional Upsells to Add - Add-On: Firewood Bundle ($20)
Pets
Campfires
from 
$20
 / night

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking to escape to the forest near Trinidad, Colorado? With over 570 options available, we've got you covered. Check out top campsites like Enchanted Circle Campground (397 reviews), Rabbit Hole Ranch (259 reviews), and Purgatory Riverbottoms (147 reviews). Whether you're into whitewater paddling, swimming, or wind sports, there's something for everyone. And with amenities like campfires, pet-friendly spaces, and showers, you'll have everything you need for a fantastic camping experience. Average price per night is $30, with options as low as $5. So grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the great outdoors!

93% (66)

Top-rated campgrounds

Level spot with plenty of room

2. Remote Site - Sangre de Cristos

92%
(6)
43mi from Trinidad · 1 site · Tent, RV · San Luis, CO
Secluded from it all! This private 7 acre land sits at 10,500 feet in the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. Surrounded by blue spruce and aspen trees with wide-open views of the skies for maximum star gazing. Roads in are graded dirt best accessed by 4x4 or all-wheel drive. It can get muddy during rain storms and snow is possible during the summer. Drive right in to access multiple flat spots to setup your site. Views are plentiful! This is as rugged as it gets. This high alpine location provides stunning views and endless chill time. This location is smack-dab in the middle of one of the largest elk herds in the world. There are plenty of deer, bear and the occasional moose. This is steep country - bring your trekking poles! There is plenty to explore on the land, plus miles of hiking on Forbes road. You'll be roughly and hour away from the Great Sand Dunes National Park, 40 mins from Ft Garland, under 2 hours to Taos, NM, and Mountain Home Reservoir is just down the road - great fishing! Ideal tent spot with room for multiple families.
Pets
Toilets
from 
$20
 / night
You can get a chance to interact with many animals.

3. Earth Mountain Education Farm

99%
(49)
26mi from Trinidad · 30 sites · Tents · Weston, CO
In 2002, Earth Mountain was vacant land that offered itself to us in a way of a calling. It is an unforgettable experience whether camping here or participating in a program. Earth Mtn. is a 40 acre basecamp with 480 surrounding acres of forest. It is a high vibration place with lots to offer. The stars are completely amazing, we are so far off the beaten path that there is no light pollution! We welcome you to share in this wonderful sacred space.Learn more about this land:Earth Mtn. is a working permaculture, off-grid farm at 8000' in the backcountry of the beautiful Sangre De Cristo Mtns. We are located 1 hr. from Trinidad, CO.  We have a private wooded campground area close to a small pond. Camping here will give you a wonderful sacred space to rest, learn and enjoy.  Organic food is available to pick and pay during farming season. A great place for the whole family!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$35
 / night
Blanca view not far from the property.

6. Mt. Blanca View Camp

77%
(39)
48mi from Trinidad · 6 sites · Tents · Fort Garland, CO
My wife and I were drawn to the beauty of the San Luis Valley with it’s rich Native American, Spanish and early American History. This valley is also the World’s largest Alpine Valley with the Sangre de Cristo mountain range on the east and the San Juan mountains to the West. Truly beautiful countryside. Our 5 acre parcel is within a 56,160 acre rural subdivision that the Forbes family sold back in the 1970’s. Our parcel is at 8,800 elevation. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent underneath Ponderosas or among century old Piñon pines. Great view of Snow capped Mount Blanca to the Northeast all at 8,750 above sea level. There’s a peaceful, quiet, private sense of being on the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.  The San Luis Valley is also visible below and beyond to the West. Amazing night sky views, you'll feel like you are the only humans enjoying the setting. There are approximately 5000 acres of nearby greenbelt with forest, hills, valleys and alpine meadows for hiking and exploring up the road. I can send you coordinates and maps, or you can easily view on the "On X Offroad" GPS app. The area is secluded and primitive as current status. You will see a double gated entry with posts. The newly made driveway leads down the hill to a cleared area where you can park your vehicle. We will provide GPS coordinates to your reserved campsite as well as the entry gate lock combination. We recommend using "On X Offroad" GPS app, it works better than Google Maps. There is ample distance between each campsite and plenty of trees to hang hammocks or suspended tree tents.
Pets
from 
$14
 / night
Sangre De Cristo Farm

7. Sangre De Cristo Farm

45mi from Trinidad · 1 site · Tent · San Luis, CO
🌄 OFF-GRID SAN LUIS VALLEY BASE CAMP • Blanca Peak Views • Stargazing Escape to raw, high-desert solitude on our private land at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This is real Colorado wilderness—no light pollution, no crowds, just endless skies and the towering 14,351-ft Blanca Peak watching over you. 🏕 WHY CAMP HERE? ✔ Last true dark skies – Milky Way visibility like nowhere else in the Lower 48. ✔ Gateway to adventure – 45 mins to "Great Sand Dunes National Park", direct access to BLM land for ATV/4x4. ✔ Historic vibes – Minutes from San Luis (Colorado’s oldest town) and the "Shrine of the Stations of the Cross". ✔ Rugged & remote – Perfect for hunters (elk/deer tags in Unit 85), overlanders, and 'van lifers'. 📍 LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS - 6 miles from San Luis, CO (basic supplies, fuel). - 1 hour to Great Sand Dunes sandboarding. - 20 mins to San Luis Lakes (trout fishing, birding). - 'Off-grid ethos' – Bring your own water/power, pack it in/out. 🎯 PERFECT FOR: - Stargazers (bring your telescope). - Hunters prepping for Culebra Range expeditions. - Digital nomads who want a 'true disconnect'. 🔥 BOOK NOW – Only 2 dispersed sites available! "This land doesn’t apologize for being wild. Neither should you." --- Optional Upsells to Add - Add-On: Firewood Bundle ($20)
Pets
Campfires
from 
$20
 / night

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