The best cave campgrounds near Costilla, New Mexico

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Costilla, New Mexico? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for camping enthusiasts. With over 2,600 options available near Costilla, New Mexico, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your accommodation preferences and budget. Whether you're into hiking, off-roading, or wildlife watching, there's something for everyone. Check out top-rated campsites like Enchanted Circle Campground (397 reviews), Rabbit Hole Ranch (259 reviews), and The High Desert Ranch Colorado (205 reviews). Plus, enjoy popular amenities like trash, showers, and toilets. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $37 per night. Start planning your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Costilla

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Costilla, New Mexico? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for camping enthusiasts. With over 2,600 options available near Costilla, New Mexico, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your accommodation preferences and budget. Whether you're into hiking, off-roading, or wildlife watching, there's something for everyone. Check out top-rated campsites like Enchanted Circle Campground (397 reviews), Rabbit Hole Ranch (259 reviews), and The High Desert Ranch Colorado (205 reviews). Plus, enjoy popular amenities like trash, showers, and toilets. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $37 per night. Start planning your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Costilla

1. Sand Dunes Base Camp

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34mi from Costilla · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

The San Luis Valley has a storied history in Colorado. Come experience this slice of virtually untouched 10,000-acre plot of land nestled against the legendary Fourteener Mt. Blanca! Taos, Alamosa, Hiking, Skiing and the Sand Dunes close by! Learn more about this land: Your own camping plot minutes from the Sand Dunes National Park Gates, at the base of Mt. Blanca (a 14’er)! Wake up to unobstructed million dollar views. Lovely area with lots of wildlife. Pulls campers from all walks of life and everyone seems to have a huge smile on their face. A little town with sundries is close enough for goods but far enough to forget you’re near civilization. The nights sky has an unobstructed view of the sky (no light pollution). Easy to get to and close to the sand dunes. If you have a large group we recommend booking both sites.

2. Carson National Forest

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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!

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3. Rio Grande National Forest

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691 sites · Alpine, Colorado

Explore the many ecosystems of south-central Colorado in this massive national forest.

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Public campgrounds near Costilla

Beautiful lake covered in mist early morning

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Cabresto Lake Campground

16mi from Costilla · 9 sites · in Carson National Forest

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Fawn Lakes Campground

19mi from Costilla · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest

Junebug Campground

19mi from Costilla · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest

La Bobita Campground

20mi from Costilla · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Carson National Forest

Goat Hill Campground

20mi from Costilla · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest

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Cimarron Campground

23mi from Costilla · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest

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Cebolla Mesa Campground

25mi from Costilla · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest

McCrystal Campground

27mi from Costilla · 66 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest

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Cuchilla Campground

28mi from Costilla · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest

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Cuchillo Del Medio Campground

29mi from Costilla · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest

Twining Campground

29mi from Costilla · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest

Lower Hondo Campground

30mi from Costilla · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Kim

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Sand Dunes Base Camp

Tremendously gorgeous views! Very quiet area with pretty clear directions to site. A fire pit is available, we made s'mores and had a great time. Once we went to bed we did hear (likely) coyotes howling in the distance and with small critters rustling near the tent, nothing dangerous or unusual for the type of area. Definitely would recommend especially for the quick access to the Great Sand Dunes Nat’l Park!!