What a peaceful spot! Steve has done a great job making this space really welcoming. We had a lot of space to roam and I was super comfortable letting my dogs run around off leash. The final morning of our stay the cows came as close as the bottom of the hill but didn’t make it to our site. We will definitely be back!

Nice spot. Advertised as close to Durango, although you’d never know it while you’re there. It’s quiet and feels remote. We had a nice stay and used it as a basecamp to hike near Silverton.

Great location. It was nice having access to water and porta potties. Michael was very responsive. Their dog, Mack, runs around the property exploring, so you will likely see/meet him when he’s out there chasing chipmunks.

Nice in between stop. Quiet. Hard to negotiate a turnaround with a 19ft trailer without some planning. No shade. Yes there is a lot of glass and old rusted metal around, but unless you are walking barefoot outside a “normal” campsite perimeter, it’s minimal. My dogs were fine.

If you are looking for something halfway in between Great Sand Dunes and Salida, this is the spot. It is exactly as advertised. Beautiful star gazing and wide open spaces. It was very windy and I was thankful I wasn’t in a tent!

The biggest down side was the lot about a quarter mile away. It was a creepy junkyard with broken down cars, a beat up mobile home and play set for people I never saw. Again I was glad to be in a trailer. I arrived in the dark and didn’t turn hard enough right to get to the site and started down the driveway of this place. (For reference - it’s a REALLY HARD RIGHT!)

That being said, I didn’t see one human being the whole time I was out there, which was nice. Although this site wasn’t in a great location for me, it might be for someone else. Trailer camping is definitely best here.

This is one of my top 3 go to Hip Camps on the eastern slope. It is still wonderful!

Easy to find and within sight of the Worlds Largest Souvenir Dinner Plate. Within walking distance of the Garden of Eden.I arrived after dark and left right after sunrise.

Beautiful, remote spot. We timed it perfectly for the fall colors and weren’t disappointed. The mess provided lovely vistas and a feeling of solitude although the hosts were just down the hill. There is intermittently very weak cell service so plan accordingly. We were able to let our dogs run and play until the cows came home (literally).

I took my 19ft trailer up to the mesa without issue for those considering bringing a trailer. I think a bigger trailer might be challenged by the hill, the tree and the sharp turn.

I’ve stayed here before and will stay here again. It’s a quiet, private piece of heaven. The stars are so bright at night. It’s a perfect spot for the doggos with lots of good smells and it’s safe to explore. The sites are clean and level with a picnic table and fire pit. It can get windy, but if you chose your spot well, you can use trees as a wind break.

Thanks for another relaxing stay!