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Secluded Rio Cucharas Ranch

Hosted by Grant · Walsenburg, Colorado
20 guests max
59%
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9 reviews
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
This 3+ acre property located in the Rio Cucharas Subdivision is situated just north of Lathrop State Park and just west of the town of Walsenburg. The property is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges and boasts stunning views of the nearby Sangre de Cristos, Spanish Peaks, Silver Mountains, Sheep Mountain, Little Sheep Mountain and Greenhorn Mountain to name a few. The property is located on Cielo Azul Dr (identified as Cello Azui Dr on Google Maps) and has well-graded dirt/gravel road access. There is a dirt driveway off of Cielo Azul Dr to access the property (2WD accessible). Lathrop State Park is located only 5 minutes south of the property and offers plenty of opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, wind-surfing and general relaxation on the beach. The lake features a number of species of fish including rainbow trout, walleye, catfish, blue gills, tiger muskies and the regrettably names crappie. As you drive onto the property it gently slopes upwards and then flattens out for some nice camping spots and beautiful views of the surrounding area. The property is in a very quiet and secluded area where you will not be bothered by noisy neighbors or busy roads.Best view of the Spanish Peaks in all of Colorado! Well worth the short drive deep into nature. Privacy, serenity and a brand new fire pit are waiting for you. This 3+ acre property located in the Rio Cucharas Subdivision is just 10 minutes from Lathrop State Park and close to the town of Walsenburg. The property feels significantly larger because there are no immediate neighbors and only a few homes in the distance. The property is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges and boasts stunning views of the nearby Spanish Peaks, Sangre de Cristos, Silver Mountains, Sheep Mountain, Little Sheep Mountain and Greenhorn Mountain to name a few. The property is located on Cielo Azul Dr (identified as Cello Azui Dr on Google Maps) and has well-graded dirt/gravel road access. There is a dirt driveway off of Cielo Azul Dr to access the property (2WD accessible). Lathrop State Park is located only 10 minutes south of the property and offers plenty of opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, wind-surfing and general relaxation on the beach. As you drive onto the property it gently slopes upwards and then flattens out for some nice camping spots near the fire pit and beautiful views of the surrounding area. The sunsets are mesmerizing and the stars at night are absolutely unbeatable. The property is in a very quiet and secluded area where you will not be bothered by noisy neighbors or busy roads. There is decent cell service in on the property for streaming or browsing the internet. Cactus Warning! There are many cacti on the property and some are very small. If you want to explore the property it is highly recommend to use protective footwear and be cautious with pets. For anyone tent camping, a durable tarp is recommended If you love cacti, then you’ll be in heaven.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 45 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
No campervans, class A RVs, class B RVs, and class C RVs
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
20 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
On leash
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 1:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 10 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 20 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Best view of the Spanish Peaks in all of Colorado! Well worth the short drive deep into nature. Privacy, serenity and a brand new fire pit are waiting for you. This 3+ acre property located in the Rio Cucharas Subdivision is just 10 minutes from Lathrop State Park and close to the town of Walsenburg. The property feels significantly larger because there are no immediate neighbors and only a few homes in the distance. The property is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges and boasts stunning views of the nearby Spanish Peaks, Sangre de Cristos, Silver Mountains, Sheep Mountain, Little Sheep Mountain and Greenhorn Mountain to name a few. The property is located on Cielo Azul Dr (identified as Cello Azui Dr on Google Maps) and has well-graded dirt/gravel road access. There is a dirt driveway off of Cielo Azul Dr to access the property (2WD accessible). Lathrop State Park is located only 10 minutes south of the property and offers plenty of opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, wind-surfing and general relaxation on the beach. As you drive onto the property it gently slopes upwards and then flattens out for some nice camping spots near the fire pit and beautiful views of the surrounding area. The sunsets are mesmerizing and the stars at night are absolutely unbeatable. The property is in a very quiet and secluded area where you will not be bothered by noisy neighbors or busy roads. There is decent cell service in on the property for streaming or browsing the internet. Cactus Warning! There are many cacti on the property and some are very small. If you want to explore the property it is highly recommend to use protective footwear and be cautious with pets. For anyone tent camping, a durable tarp is recommended If you love cacti, then you’ll be in heaven.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

59% Recommend11 ratings · 9 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Great spot to camp
16 ft car
Great place to camp. Pretty easy to access, only difficulty is if you come in at night it can be a little tricky to locate. Otherwise, it was great. Watch out for cactus!
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent
Loved the location and convenience yet private getaway!
Not recommend
· June 2025
Very Private and quiet but windy.
16 ft car
I'm going to try to be really fair. This is an out-of-the-way spot that is super quiet. The area, though, tends to be very windy and I saw another post about it being so. It was SO windy the night i was there that it would have been unmanageable with a tent. My jeep doors kept slamming shut as soon as I let go of them, if I let go of something light it would have been gone. It howled all night, it was bad. Maybe 40 MPH and still going into the morning when i left. The driveway is not obvious so i missed it and the person before me must have ripped it up after a rain cause there were deep divots. My jeep could have made it but I didnt bother putting it in 4 wheel drive to continue up to the fire pit. I walked up there, though, and it's just like the pictures. I stayed near the bottom since it was just 1 night. Grant was a bit unresponsive in a timely way. He did respond but it was 2 hours later and I had already found the spot. I left him my # and asked him to call so I could find the driveway and he never did. So, there's some work to be done to make this a better experience but it is very affordable for a private spot and the view is amazing. There is a "Private Property" sign near a 10 foot wooden gate, that is the "driveway".
Not recommend
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip
Overall terrible experience. Directions were unclear and the closest driveway to where the coordinates led had a fence in front and a no trespassing sign. There was a very faint trail to the right of the fence so we entered after determining there was no other possibility of where the site should be. The drive was so bad we almost got our truck stuck in 4L, and we determined if we kept going any further into the property, there would be no coming out. The host was no help either and was unresponsive when messaged. Do not stay here.
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · Group trip
Great site! All as advertised, tiny cacti not prevalent near fire pit so no problemo.
Not recommend
· September 2024
A spot when you need one
Tent · With kids
We are thankful to have a spot available when we were in need. It was challenging to find in the dark, and through the night the neighbors(?) or someone out there made us pretty uncomfortable.
Recommends
· August 2024
16 ft car
The camp is remote and perfect. Directions were spot on, had no problem finding it. We put the fire pit to good use.
Recommends
· July 2024
Quiet camping with a view
16 ft car
Quiet, good road, directions are in the photos. Would highly recommend!
Mixed feelings
· October 2023
Site was very private and has an amazing fireplace. Unfortunately this site is not pet friendly for tent campers. There are small cacti all around the even bordering the fireplace. Great place if you're willing to wear shoes, but we did not feel it was safe to have our dog wandering around

Location

Walsenburg, Huerfano, 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 Grant W.

Joined in May 2023

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