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360 degree mountains views. The Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range is our backyard. Offering trails systems for all outdoor enthusiast. From hiking to jeeping, ATV, or dirt biking and even equestrians. We are surrounded by ranch land and state land with Wildlife Refuge just two miles away. We also offer accommodation for those with livestock. Close to BLM, and National Forest as well as several hot springs and the Great Sand Dunes. We are still under construction and making changes often so bare with us while we continue to add and change things for the better!
Once turned onto 65, the entrance about 2 1/2 miles down. its the 2nd red gate.
This campground was amazing from the start. Great host, available, warm, friendly, but not intrusive, amazing star gazing, and centrally located with great hiking near by. My dog thought she was in heaven being able to roam the brush, and at night she couldn't wait to get "safe" near the fire as the coyotes howled. I would recommend this to anybody seeking some solitude and quiet at night, away from the cramped campgrounds nearer the sand dunes. I also liked that the RV section is far enough away from the tents that we could not hear their generators at night, and the toilet facility was absolutely clean and comfortable to use. Thank you very much for the amazing experience!
I thought I had researched High Desert Ranch but was surprised when we had to travel over 2 miles down a dirt road as with our class A motorhome we avoid dirt roads. Was able to make it to the campground by traveling slow. The road grater was working on the dirt road on the morning we left so was better. This is in the middle of nowhere campground with electric and water so was very quiet. We are more full time glampers rather than campers but had a fire ring and the starry sky would be great for campers. We enjoyed the fact we was close to 3 hot springs and enjoyed 2 of them. Christine was a great host and we wish her well in her endeavor. The WiFi was very useable but Verizon was limited.
One star for the stars. That is about all this place has to offer. The bathroom situation alone deserves no stars. Tough to go wrong with the views, but this place is pretty awful.
Bathrooms need to actually be there. Pads were dusty dirt. I can only imagine what a mess it would be if it rains while you’re there. Unless they invest in some upgrades, keep driving.
Christine was a thoughtful and very sweet host. Her campground has a spectacular view of the mountains in every direction, and it’s located near a dark sky park so the nighttime star viewing is amazing! Be prepared for any type of weather (if Spring camping like us), but it’s just far enough out to feel very private but close enough to a nearby town to be completely isolated.
A MUST stop for any Colorado traveling. The RV dump site is very conveniently located. Everyone here including the ownership is nice as can be! The SLV is sure gorgeous! If coming in the winter, be sure to bring a heated hose. There is always plenty of fire wood and it smells AMAZING! There are a LOT of chipmunks and bunnies running around. During my stay I've seen a lot of folks who enjoy walking their dogs around. That being said the camp is always kept up. Very clean, no trash laying around and a great atmosphere! If you are a cannabis consumer, there are 6 dispensaries near by, all touting the world famous San Luis Valley grown cannabis! The largest high Alpine desert valley in the world! Yeah, so it's a pretty awesome place. We came here on vacation and decided to live here permanently in the Valley. This camp is located in the premo spot for star gazing, mountain views. Colorado!
