The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Trinidad, Colorado

If you're looking for a camping experience near Trinidad, Colorado with a river, look no further than Enchanted Circle Campground (397 reviews), Rabbit Hole Ranch (259 reviews), and The High Desert Ranch Colorado (205 reviews). With popular amenities like trash disposal, showers, and campfires, and activities ranging from paddling to exploring historic sites to snow sports, you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable camping trip. Plus, with an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $5, camping near Trinidad, Colorado has never been more affordable. So pack your gear and get ready for a riverside adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Mt. Blanca View Camp

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(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.

2. Lone Spruce Camp

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36mi from Trinidad · 1 site · RV · La Veta, CO

Located between La Veta and Cuchara on the Scenic Highway of Legends enjoy over one acre to call your own. Resting next to the Cucharas River, the flat meadow is perfect for parking your RV while you enjoy views of the surrounding mountain range. You are under a five minute drive to Cuchara Main Street and just over a ten minute drive to the quaint town of La Veta. Fishing is available at many of the nearby lakes including Bear Lake, Blue Lake, North Lake, Monument Lake, Daigre Lake, and Wahatoya Lake. Many hiking and biking trails are also in the area. Or you can visit Lathrop State Park in Walsenburg just over 30 minutes away where you can paddle board, hike, or fish. The Great Sand Dunes National Park is just one hour from this location! It is a perfect central parking spot for all of your Southern Colorado outdoor adventures while coming home to peace and serenity. The eastern boundary of this property is the Cucharas River and we own to the center point of the river. We ask that you stay within the boundaries shown on the map. Reservations up to five days max, we may allow an extended stay upon request. We do not offer any restrooms so we require you must have an RV with your own facilities. No fires permitted on property. We offer a trash bin near the entrance (shown on map). We hope you come and enjoy this beautiful location and all that Southern Colorado has to offer!

If you're looking for a camping experience near Trinidad, Colorado with a river, look no further than Enchanted Circle Campground (397 reviews), Rabbit Hole Ranch (259 reviews), and The High Desert Ranch Colorado (205 reviews). With popular amenities like trash disposal, showers, and campfires, and activities ranging from paddling to exploring historic sites to snow sports, you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable camping trip. Plus, with an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $5, camping near Trinidad, Colorado has never been more affordable. So pack your gear and get ready for a riverside adventure!

87% (25)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. 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.

2. Lone Spruce Camp

100%

(10)

36mi from Trinidad · 1 site · RV · La Veta, CO

Located between La Veta and Cuchara on the Scenic Highway of Legends enjoy over one acre to call your own. Resting next to the Cucharas River, the flat meadow is perfect for parking your RV while you enjoy views of the surrounding mountain range. You are under a five minute drive to Cuchara Main Street and just over a ten minute drive to the quaint town of La Veta. Fishing is available at many of the nearby lakes including Bear Lake, Blue Lake, North Lake, Monument Lake, Daigre Lake, and Wahatoya Lake. Many hiking and biking trails are also in the area. Or you can visit Lathrop State Park in Walsenburg just over 30 minutes away where you can paddle board, hike, or fish. The Great Sand Dunes National Park is just one hour from this location! It is a perfect central parking spot for all of your Southern Colorado outdoor adventures while coming home to peace and serenity. The eastern boundary of this property is the Cucharas River and we own to the center point of the river. We ask that you stay within the boundaries shown on the map. Reservations up to five days max, we may allow an extended stay upon request. We do not offer any restrooms so we require you must have an RV with your own facilities. No fires permitted on property. We offer a trash bin near the entrance (shown on map). We hope you come and enjoy this beautiful location and all that Southern Colorado has to offer!

Public campgrounds near Trinidad

McCrystal Campground

44mi from Trinidad · 66 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest

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Cimarron Campground

48mi from Trinidad · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest

Stories from the community

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Tamlyn

October 2025

36 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Lone Spruce Camp

This is a lovely spot that we had all to our selves. We parked our trailer near the river and could listen to it all night long. This was a convenient location to both Curchara (2 miles) and La Veta (9 miles), plus all of the hiking trails and lakes in the surrounding national forest. I'm sure we will be coming back.

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Marla

October 2025

22 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Lone Spruce Camp

I'd camp there again. Easy to get to, easy to park, quiet, secluded, and the creek is a bonus.

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Christina

October 2025

28 ft fifth wheel

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Lone Spruce Camp

Beautiful and spacious site. It is close to the highway making access easy, especially if you have a large rig (we camped with a 28’ fifth wheel and 16’ trailer and had PLENTY of space). River runs next to site. Trees and brush surrounding, making it private with great views. Close to La Veta and Cuchara. Cows might greet you from the neighboring pasture!

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Jim

September 2025

12 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Lone Spruce Camp

This was our second stay at Lone Spruce Camp, and it’s quickly becoming our favorite Colorado getaway! The camp is easy to access with plenty of level spots to set up, and the views are absolutely breathtaking. The host is extremely kind and helpful, which makes the experience even better. We highly recommend staying here and can’t wait to come back again!

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Tammy

September 2025

23 ft travel trailer

5 nights at Lone Spruce Camp

We loved this spot! We had privacy, and we thoroughly enjoyed relaxing to the sound of the creek, which was right beside our camp.

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Jim

August 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lone Spruce Camp

The Lone Spruce was hands-down one of the easiest Hipcamp sites we’ve ever found—great layout, spotless, and super welcoming. The host was amazing (I’m still not convinced she didn’t secretly train the wildlife to show up on cue just for our review). Night one: my wife and I are sitting down to dinner when I glance out the camper window and—casual as can be—a bear strolls by on the other side of the river. Later that evening, while enjoying a gorgeous sunset, two giant bucks wandered through the site like they were auditioning for a nature documentary. Not to be outdone, the second night a parade of turkeys marched across the river as if they were in on the whole thing. We left with full bellies, full camera rolls, and full hearts. The Lone Spruce isn’t just a campsite—it’s a front-row ticket to the wildlife channel, minus the commercials. We’ll definitely be back, and if you’re lucky, maybe the host will “release the animals” on schedule for you too. Highly recommended!

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Renee

July 2025

26 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Lone Spruce Camp

This spot is so beautiful! It is on the river, sleeping with the windows open listening to the water was incredibly relaxing. The owners were very friendly and responsive. We were there on the 4th of July and we had the place to ourselves. The highway of legends, on which the site is, is a journey everyone should take!

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Renee

July 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Lone Spruce Camp

This is a beautiful spot! Really an amazing place to basecamp. Churaha is an amazing community. La Veta is also an oasis. I had no idea such an amazing place existed. We were right next to the Churaha river and had the whole place to our selves. Wow!!!