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The best camping near Trinidad with snow sports

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Looking to hit the slopes near Trinidad, Colorado? Hipcamp has over 565 options for camping near Trinidad, Colorado with snow sports. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin or a rustic campsite, there's something for everyone. Check out top campsites like Enchanted Circle Campground (397 reviews), The High Desert Ranch Colorado (205 reviews), and Campe Diem! (135 reviews) for the best camping experience. With popular amenities like trash disposal, campfires, and pet-friendly spaces, you can fully enjoy your stay. And don't forget to try out wind sports, surfing, and off-roading (OHV) activities while you're in the area. The average price per night is $33, but you can find options as low as $4.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Trinidad

  • Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
  • Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
  • Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp

1. Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp

99%
(112)
49mi from Trinidad · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
As the Scenic Passenger Train is heard in the distance you'll look up towards Mount Blanca and imagine your next adventure living among the wildflowers of this High Desert Mountain Hipcamp. After recovering from a wildfire, the ancient sage brushes that had previously made the land harsh and unwelcoming are nearly gone, replaced with an abundance of grasses and wildflowers if blessed with rains. Open Land as far as you can go to the East you'll follow the Coyote canyon to high mountain lookouts. There are old logging maintenance roads you could take advantage of, so Hike, Bike or Motor around the local area. Fort Garland and Blanca have a community center (pool), septic dump and water fill and can provide groceries. The Great Sand dunes are about 45 minutes away. The Sand Dunes swimming pool, fed by a very hot artisan well is about an hour away. Mountain Home Lake is also within 1/2 an hour or so for fishing/water sports with a nice boat ramp. Escape from light pollution like never before, a clear night sky will make the whole trip worthwhile! Lots of wild life and you will most likely see some deer, hear the coyotes, and count the different colors of the humming birds. You can book a train ride out of Alamosa, and visit the local historic towns. The views will make it hard to leave the campsite, but there are tons of experiences and things to do in the area so make sure to do some research before you arrive.  The weather and wind can be unpredictable in the mountains, so be prepared.  There are two entrances onto the property, one at the bottom and one at the top. You can avoid some wind by camping near Lewis-Smith Rd at the lowest part of the land.  Also, the site can accommodate large trailers/RV's but just make sure to plan your entrance/exit carefully and don't go to far down the hills.  Just choose a wise spot to park if in a big rig.  There are some small tires around that you can use to sit on or if you dig a hole that you fill in before leaving you can make a temporary toilet.  Make sure to haul out all your trash and leave the site cleaner than it was when you arrived and respect the land.  If you do come across a mess from the previous camper and clean it up, just let us know and we will give you a refund for the night. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$20
 / night
  • Made a friend!
  • This is our basecamp area of Earth Mtn. It is a playland for adults and for kids with a treehouse and all!
  • Made a friend!

2. Earth Mountain Education Farm

99%
(49)
26mi from Trinidad · 30 sites · Tents
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
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$35
 / night
  • Mountain View 360 at Rio Cucharas
  • Greenhorn Mountain Looking North
  • Mountain View 360 at Rio Cucharas

3. Mountain View 360 at Rio Cucharas

100%
(1)
37mi from Trinidad · 2 sites · RVs
Large, open ranch land with mountain views all around. The campsite is on top of a hill so the view is pretty spectacular. Learn more about this land: Just a few minutes (off-grid) west of Walsenburg, Colorado, with a fabulous 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains from our 3 acre lot right on La Deora Blvd./CR 504 (just off Hwy 160). Lathrop State Park (2 lakes), the Spanish Peaks Medical Center Hospital and the Walsenburg Golf Course are only 5 minutes from the lot. You can drive to the Great Sand Dunes Park in about an hour.  Here on the ranch land you can hike, bike, 4-wheel, ride your horses, snowmobile and watch the deer and the antelope play. Hunter's are welcome, but not on the ranch land. There is hunting and fishing on State Trust Lands and Wildlife Areas here in Huerfano County. You'll have clear views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, The Spanish Peaks, Silver Mountain (AKA Baldy), Sheep and Little Sheep Mountains and Greenhorn Mountain...  Not to mention star filled skies... At this time our septic and water are not completed so you'll want to stay with your self-contained RV. I am building a house now at the top of the hill but, no one lives there. P.S. Horses welcome. Please keep the gate closed.
Pets
from 
$27
 / night
  • Trinidad Lake State Park
  • Trinidad Lake State Park

4. Trinidad Lake State Park

93%
(7)
73 sites · Jansen, Colorado
Take advantage of year-round camping and mild weather at this southern Colorado park.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
  • Site 9
  • View of Lake Maloya from the Wapiti hiking trail
  • Site 9

5. Sugarite Canyon State Park

80%
(5)
15 sites · Raton, New Mexico
Discover the scenic splendor of Sugarite Canyon State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • CGW Basecamp
  • CGW Basecamp
  • CGW Basecamp

6. CGW Basecamp

45mi from Trinidad · 3 sites · Tents
Just under ten acres of pristine pines and aspens with a beautiful view of Blanca Peak and Mt Lindsey. Property is a short distance to fishing at Mountain Home Reservoir as well as the Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center. Located in Game Management Unit 83, which holds elk, mule deer, turkey, bear, and small game, this property is also adjoining over 500ac of County land. This is a PRIMITIVE property. Parking is at the roadside where you will walk onto the land downhill from the road. Fires are allowed in a stone fire ring when fire ban conditions allow it. There is no vehicular access into the property. There are multiple beautiful tent sites on the property, please pack in/pack out everything (including any waste not buried) so that it remains beautiful and pristine!
Pets
Campfires
from 
$20
 / night
  • Emerald Lake, just near the campground. Great place to catch trout and enjoy a breathtaking view!
  • The view from the summit of Mt. Elbert
  • Emerald Lake, just near the campground. Great place to catch trout and enjoy a breathtaking view!

7. San Isabel National Forest

91%
(77)
912 sites · Smeltertown, Colorado
Walk along the footsteps of giants in this natural Rocky Mountain playground.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • The dreamy forests surrounding the campgrounds don't see a lot of visitors.
  • The landscape on the ride into El Rito is a real treat.
  • The dreamy forests surrounding the campgrounds don't see a lot of visitors.

8. Carson National Forest

91%
(40)
463 sites · La Madera, New Mexico
Come get lost in the wild, enchanted lands of New Mexico! One of five unearthly National Forests in this great state, Carson National Forest is open for business all year round, and never fails to bring the heat with magnificent mountain scenery and some seriously stunning natural features. If solitude is your muse than look no further! Cold mountain streams, ample trout fishing, and out of sight camping is sure to give you your fix. With over 1.5 million acres laden with high ridges, dense vegetation and some of the cleanest air you’re likely to find west of the Mississippi, Carson is simply the epitome of Southwestern frontier!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Looking to hit the slopes near Trinidad, Colorado? Hipcamp has over 565 options for camping near Trinidad, Colorado with snow sports. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin or a rustic campsite, there's something for everyone. Check out top campsites like Enchanted Circle Campground (397 reviews), The High Desert Ranch Colorado (205 reviews), and Campe Diem! (135 reviews) for the best camping experience. With popular amenities like trash disposal, campfires, and pet-friendly spaces, you can fully enjoy your stay. And don't forget to try out wind sports, surfing, and off-roading (OHV) activities while you're in the area. The average price per night is $33, but you can find options as low as $4.

100% (116)

Top-rated campgrounds near Trinidad

  • Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
  • Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
  • Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp

1. Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp

99%
(112)
49mi from Trinidad · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
As the Scenic Passenger Train is heard in the distance you'll look up towards Mount Blanca and imagine your next adventure living among the wildflowers of this High Desert Mountain Hipcamp. After recovering from a wildfire, the ancient sage brushes that had previously made the land harsh and unwelcoming are nearly gone, replaced with an abundance of grasses and wildflowers if blessed with rains. Open Land as far as you can go to the East you'll follow the Coyote canyon to high mountain lookouts. There are old logging maintenance roads you could take advantage of, so Hike, Bike or Motor around the local area. Fort Garland and Blanca have a community center (pool), septic dump and water fill and can provide groceries. The Great Sand dunes are about 45 minutes away. The Sand Dunes swimming pool, fed by a very hot artisan well is about an hour away. Mountain Home Lake is also within 1/2 an hour or so for fishing/water sports with a nice boat ramp. Escape from light pollution like never before, a clear night sky will make the whole trip worthwhile! Lots of wild life and you will most likely see some deer, hear the coyotes, and count the different colors of the humming birds. You can book a train ride out of Alamosa, and visit the local historic towns. The views will make it hard to leave the campsite, but there are tons of experiences and things to do in the area so make sure to do some research before you arrive.  The weather and wind can be unpredictable in the mountains, so be prepared.  There are two entrances onto the property, one at the bottom and one at the top. You can avoid some wind by camping near Lewis-Smith Rd at the lowest part of the land.  Also, the site can accommodate large trailers/RV's but just make sure to plan your entrance/exit carefully and don't go to far down the hills.  Just choose a wise spot to park if in a big rig.  There are some small tires around that you can use to sit on or if you dig a hole that you fill in before leaving you can make a temporary toilet.  Make sure to haul out all your trash and leave the site cleaner than it was when you arrived and respect the land.  If you do come across a mess from the previous camper and clean it up, just let us know and we will give you a refund for the night. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$20
 / night
  • Made a friend!
  • This is our basecamp area of Earth Mtn. It is a playland for adults and for kids with a treehouse and all!
  • Made a friend!

2. Earth Mountain Education Farm

99%
(49)
26mi from Trinidad · 30 sites · Tents
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
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$35
 / night
  • Mountain View 360 at Rio Cucharas
  • Greenhorn Mountain Looking North
  • Mountain View 360 at Rio Cucharas

3. Mountain View 360 at Rio Cucharas

100%
(1)
37mi from Trinidad · 2 sites · RVs
Large, open ranch land with mountain views all around. The campsite is on top of a hill so the view is pretty spectacular. Learn more about this land: Just a few minutes (off-grid) west of Walsenburg, Colorado, with a fabulous 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains from our 3 acre lot right on La Deora Blvd./CR 504 (just off Hwy 160). Lathrop State Park (2 lakes), the Spanish Peaks Medical Center Hospital and the Walsenburg Golf Course are only 5 minutes from the lot. You can drive to the Great Sand Dunes Park in about an hour.  Here on the ranch land you can hike, bike, 4-wheel, ride your horses, snowmobile and watch the deer and the antelope play. Hunter's are welcome, but not on the ranch land. There is hunting and fishing on State Trust Lands and Wildlife Areas here in Huerfano County. You'll have clear views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, The Spanish Peaks, Silver Mountain (AKA Baldy), Sheep and Little Sheep Mountains and Greenhorn Mountain...  Not to mention star filled skies... At this time our septic and water are not completed so you'll want to stay with your self-contained RV. I am building a house now at the top of the hill but, no one lives there. P.S. Horses welcome. Please keep the gate closed.
Pets
from 
$27
 / night
  • Trinidad Lake State Park
  • Trinidad Lake State Park

4. Trinidad Lake State Park

93%
(7)
73 sites · Jansen, Colorado
Take advantage of year-round camping and mild weather at this southern Colorado park.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
  • Site 9
  • View of Lake Maloya from the Wapiti hiking trail
  • Site 9

5. Sugarite Canyon State Park

80%
(5)
15 sites · Raton, New Mexico
Discover the scenic splendor of Sugarite Canyon State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • CGW Basecamp
  • CGW Basecamp
  • CGW Basecamp

6. CGW Basecamp

45mi from Trinidad · 3 sites · Tents
Just under ten acres of pristine pines and aspens with a beautiful view of Blanca Peak and Mt Lindsey. Property is a short distance to fishing at Mountain Home Reservoir as well as the Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center. Located in Game Management Unit 83, which holds elk, mule deer, turkey, bear, and small game, this property is also adjoining over 500ac of County land. This is a PRIMITIVE property. Parking is at the roadside where you will walk onto the land downhill from the road. Fires are allowed in a stone fire ring when fire ban conditions allow it. There is no vehicular access into the property. There are multiple beautiful tent sites on the property, please pack in/pack out everything (including any waste not buried) so that it remains beautiful and pristine!
Pets
Campfires
from 
$20
 / night
  • Emerald Lake, just near the campground. Great place to catch trout and enjoy a breathtaking view!
  • The view from the summit of Mt. Elbert
  • Emerald Lake, just near the campground. Great place to catch trout and enjoy a breathtaking view!

7. San Isabel National Forest

91%
(77)
912 sites · Smeltertown, Colorado
Walk along the footsteps of giants in this natural Rocky Mountain playground.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • The dreamy forests surrounding the campgrounds don't see a lot of visitors.
  • The landscape on the ride into El Rito is a real treat.
  • The dreamy forests surrounding the campgrounds don't see a lot of visitors.

8. Carson National Forest

91%
(40)
463 sites · La Madera, New Mexico
Come get lost in the wild, enchanted lands of New Mexico! One of five unearthly National Forests in this great state, Carson National Forest is open for business all year round, and never fails to bring the heat with magnificent mountain scenery and some seriously stunning natural features. If solitude is your muse than look no further! Cold mountain streams, ample trout fishing, and out of sight camping is sure to give you your fix. With over 1.5 million acres laden with high ridges, dense vegetation and some of the cleanest air you’re likely to find west of the Mississippi, Carson is simply the epitome of Southwestern frontier!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Public campgrounds near Trinidad

South Shore

South Shore

4.6mi from Trinidad · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Trinidad Lake State Park
Carpios Ridge
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(5)

Carpios Ridge

4.8mi from Trinidad · 63 sites · Tents, RVs · in Trinidad Lake State Park
Gambel Oak Group Campground
100%
(1)

Gambel Oak Group Campground

15mi from Trinidad · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Sugarite Canyon State Park
We really liked site 9
100%
(3)

Soda Pocket Campground

15mi from Trinidad · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Sugarite Canyon State Park
Ponderosa Horse Campground

Ponderosa Horse Campground

15mi from Trinidad · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Sugarite Canyon State Park
Lake Alice Campground

Lake Alice Campground

16mi from Trinidad · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sugarite Canyon State Park
Valve Tenders Group Campground

Valve Tenders Group Campground

16mi from Trinidad · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Sugarite Canyon State Park
Cordova Pass Picnic Area and Campground
100%
(1)

Cordova Pass Picnic Area and Campground

32mi from Trinidad · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest
Peaceful meadow
100%
(2)

Purgatoire Campground

34mi from Trinidad · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest
Blue Lake Campground

Blue Lake Campground

37mi from Trinidad · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest
Bear Lake Campground
100%
(1)

Bear Lake Campground

37mi from Trinidad · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest
McCrystal Campground

McCrystal Campground

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

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
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Albert
September 2025
Tent
2 nights at Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
Great spot for a pit stop affordable but if you choose the site that is higher up the hill it is very windy.
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Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
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Olivia
August 2025
Tent
1 night at Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
Beautiful secluded spot, exactly what we were looking for while passing through. Would love to stay again!
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This is our basecamp area of Earth Mtn. It is a playland for adults and for kids with a treehouse and all!
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Bonnie
August 2025
Tent
2 nights at Earth Mountain Education Farm
We had a wonderful stay tent camping here! The site was very secluded, peaceful, and just what we were looking for. The atmosphere was welcoming and friendly, and the hosts made us feel right at home. Everything about the experience was excellent!
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The Spanish Peaks (AKA Huajatolla (/wɑːhɑːˈtɔɪə/ wah-hah-TOY-ə). Looking South.
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Brandon
August 2025
16 ft car
Group trip
1 night at Mountain View 360 at Rio Cucharas
Mrs Joan was super sweet and really informative with the directions the coordinates lead us straight to the gate which was easy to find.
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Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
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Rebecca
July 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
We had a one night camping trip, Geat location, got pretty windy in the late afternoon to early evening, however when died down by evening time. Amazing views of Mount Blanca, and stunning night time sky!!
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This is our basecamp area of Earth Mtn. It is a playland for adults and for kids with a treehouse and all!
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Lynn
July 2025
Tent
1 night at Earth Mountain Education Farm
I highly recommend visiting this place on many levels. Beauty, the intention with which it was created and nurtured, and the truly inspired guiding vision of its stewards.
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Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
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Cheryl
July 2025
10 ft travel trailer
With pets
2 nights at Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
Beautiful views! Easy to find (directions were spot on). We came for the weekend to get away from the city noise and it was the perfect peaceful spot. We saw wildlife, heard the coyotes and were in awe of the stars. We would absolutely recommend it.
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Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
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Crystal
July 2025
Tent
With pets
3 nights at Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
Beautiful and quiet place to camp. Will definitely return
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Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
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Marisa
June 2025
23 ft travel trailer
Weekend Trip to Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
The incredible views and space from neighbors also camping
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Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
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Ben
May 2025
32 ft Class A
1 night at Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
Really secluded, quiet spot with great view of the mountains. Really enjoyed our stay there. It's easy enough to access in our 32 foot rig but you do need to go pretty slow on the washboard gravel road leading up to the dirt road to the property. Just take it slow and you'll be fine.
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Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
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Charlie
May 2025
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
Beautiful and quiet. No amenities and no crowded
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Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
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Elizabeth
May 2025
Tent
With pets
Weekend Trip to Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
Absolutely loved it!! About 40minutes from the dunes. Very quiet. Incredibly beautiful and private. Stunning views. It was a bit windy and no shade, but by evening, the wind calmed down. It was cool enough that we didn’t mind not having shade. Barry was incredibly quick at responding to our questions. Would stay here again.
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Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
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Lynn
May 2025
18 ft campervan
With pets
Weekend Trip to Coyote Canyon Mountain Base Camp
The views are majestic! Wonderful- description and directions are accurate! Wonderful camping experience!!
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91%
(77)
San Isabel National Forest
Smeltertown, Colorado
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91%
(40)
Carson National Forest
La Madera, New Mexico
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