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Prairie Oasis

Hosted by Michael · Rocky Ford, Colorado
30 sites · RV, Tent
83%
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3 reviews
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Very secluded Prairie perfect for stargazing A very natural Prairie environment seclusion no amenities very isolated perfect for meditation self-awareness Personal one-on-one connection a vast array of easy to travel to areas” Dinosaur tracks, Santa Fe Trail, Bent's Old Fort, and much more. If you are coming from the East traveling West on highway 50 On the West side of La Junta, CO You would make a left onto highway 10 Highway 10 goes towards Walsenburg, CO You will be traveling West by Southwest Until county road 11 You would make a left heading South on County road 11. The small sign will probably say CR11 But if you are coming from the West. When you come to the west end of the town of Manzanola, CO You will turn on to county road 11 When you come to a stop sign that will be Highway 10 You will cross highway 10 and continue down CR 11 After crossing three cattle guards As soon as you cross the third one There Is going to be a road to your right It may or may not have a sign But it will be county road T. You will travel down (West) that road And come to a gated fence It will State that it is a federal game reserve and no vehicles beyond this point We have permission To use the roadway You cannot camp in the reserve Or go off roading The road is a byway to our property. Remember To hook the bottom of the post first before hook in the top Of the gate It is easier that way Once you get to the watering trough You will be traveling Southwest on a pathway for vehicles You will come to a gateway Once you pass the gateway you will be back on private property From that gateway The prairie Oasis Is to your right The gateway is at the very most Southeast Corner of the property Everything South of that gateway Is someone else's private property. I hope you enjoy. Known wildlife in the area: Antelope, Coyotes, Jack rabbits, Tarantulas, Prairie dogs, Owls, Hawks, Prairie mice, Snakes, Including the prairie rattlesnake. But the chances of running into one of them would be rare. And because the rest of the property is unfenced There are occasionally cows roaming around freely. If you plan on building a fire You will have to bring your own wood. Be sure to put any fire out thoroughly. Have fun Thanks again. Mike Blanchard 970-382-1030Very secluded Prairie perfect for stargazing A very natural Prairie environment seclusion no amenities very isolated perfect for meditation self-awareness Personal one-on-one connection a vast array of easy to travel to areas” Dinosaur tracks, Santa Fe Trail, Bent's Old Fort, and much more.Vast array of prairie animals Antelope, rattlesnake, jack rabbits, tarantulas, Roadrunners, Owls, Hawks And much more. plant life, Sage, Yucca, Prairie Grass, pinion trees, cactus… And much more Oh…Did I mention coyotes.lol…. All of which will never bother you unless you step on them LOL Prairie hotspot No noise after 8:00 Most circumstances you should be able to accommodate three to five acres for yourself… But in the event of a special event room maybe limited ….

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Very secluded Prairie perfect for stargazing A very natural Prairie environment seclusion no amenities very isolated perfect for meditation self-awareness Personal one-on-one connection a vast array of easy to travel to areas” Dinosaur tracks, Santa Fe Trail, Bent's Old Fort, and much more.Vast array of prairie animals Antelope, rattlesnake, jack rabbits, tarantulas, Roadrunners, Owls, Hawks And much more. plant life, Sage, Yucca, Prairie Grass, pinion trees, cactus… And much more Oh…Did I mention coyotes.lol…. All of which will never bother you unless you step on them LOL Prairie hotspot No noise after 8:00 Most circumstances you should be able to accommodate three to five acres for yourself… But in the event of a special event room maybe limited ….
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Reviews

83% Recommend3 ratings · 3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· September 2025
Off the beaten path…get directions!
19 ft campervan · With pets ·
Prairie hotspot
The hosts property is located about 7-8 miles down dirt roads off of CO 10. The first half would be relatively easy for most rigs to travel but the second part is a sandy two track. I would NOT come here if it is raining or there is rain in the forecast. Also be sure to get the 6 page pdf directions from the host as the coordinates did not get us there. I would NOT recommend trying to find it without said directions. There are a good number of cacti and prickly grass so any pups might not be very happy. It is a beautiful spot if you like wide open views with nothing around.
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Catherine M.
28 reviews
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· August 2025
Owls, Solitude, 4x4 Necessary
Tent ·
Prairie hotspot
This spot is really great for naturalists. The essence of the wild plains is here. In order to navigate around the property to find a good spot to set your tent, you will be driving on un-maintained two-track in sand -- if you don't know how to drive in sand do not try it. Rainy conditions would make these tracks too difficult and even if you could make it through you'd be making the ruts worse for others. Sometimes, the ruts are deep and occasionally the track goes over a water diversion berm -- if you have a high-clearance 4x4 but it has a long wheelbase, passing here may be impossible. The property is within ten or twenty miles of the Mountain Route of the Santa Fe Trail -- you can see the Spanish peaks to the west and you can see a prominent table mesa to the east, which is right next to Bent's Old Fort. I've heard you can see Raton Mesa from Bent's on a clear pressure-inversion day! Many burrowing owls, fox, coyotes, jackrabbits, bugs, and zero mosquitoes. We set tent on a lucky find high-ground sand patch next to the two-track, as, the bunchgrass prairie is too lumpy.
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Aaron C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Great open space!
Prairie hotspot
We made it to the site. Wonderful, private and peaceful place. The last quarter mile is a dirt road (no gravel) with deep ruts. Made it in fine with our Sprinter, but unfortunately decided to bail on the site as 2" of rain was expected overnight. It would have made the exit sketchy with the slick clay. Will try again if in the area.
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Sarah B.
7 reviews

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Rocky Ford, Otero, Colorado, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Michael B.

Joined in March 2023

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