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Wally's Woods

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· San Luis, Costilla, Colorado · 3 acres
Hosted by Kevin C.
Motorhome/tent pitch
· 8 guests max
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Overlooking the San Luis Valley at 8,400 feet above sea level, Wally's Woods is a 3-acre parcel of wild Colorado land that welcomes campers from across the country. Who's Wally? He's my 30-pound terrier mix who has appointed himself protector of this land! Wally's Woods is 20 minutes (10 miles) from the town of San Luis where groceries, gas, and restaurants can be found. It's 2.5 hours from Colorado Springs, 2.5 hours from Pagosa Springs, and 1.25 hours from Taos, making it a great hub for exploring Southern CO and Northern NM.  Come enjoy the breathtaking views, and take in the peace and quiet. Stay as long as you'd like, but don't forget to respect this land. Pack it in, pack it out. Don't feed or touch the wildlife. Have fun! Learn more about this land: Looking for complete privacy, magnificent views, and easy access to southern Colorado and northern NM? My High Mesa Campsite is the place for you! Sitting atop the Wild Horse Mesa in the San Luis Valley, this 3-acre campsite is perfect for tent camping and overlanding. At 8,400 feet above sea level, you'll have cool breezes, clear skies, and unparalleled views.  We have plans to build a getaway cabin on this property, but for now we use it to camp and get away from the busyness of life. We hope you'll come experience it - we love to share it with fellow campers and travelers!  Why we love this campsite: 1. It's beautiful! Southern Colorado is where the high desert meets the mountains. There's nothing like watching the sunrise from 8,400 feet. 2. Easy access to amazing sights and activities! Great Sand Dunes National Park (45 minutes), Zapata Falls (30 minutes), Mt. Blanca (30 minutes), Taos Ski Valley (1.25 hours), Colorado Springs (2.5 hours), Pagosa Springs (2.5 hours). 3. Easy to find while very private! The roads are county maintained and labeled, and you will probably not see another person in the area your entire stay. Pinon, pine, and lots of shrubs cover most of the campsite. Lava rock brings some texture to the high desert dirt, and there is enough tree coverage to stay as hidden and private as you choose. The Mesa has no shortage of wildlife! Besides herds of wild horses, you may encounter coyotes, rabbits, hawks, and other beautiful native animals. Always keep your distance, and never feed wildlife. A few things to note about this campsite: 1. NO electricity, NO water, NO restrooms, NO showers!  2. NO trash receptacle - pack-in, pack-out only.  3. There is only one campsite/listing on our property - you get it all to yourself! 4. There is a dirt driveway for vehicle parking, but you can not drive up to the campsite. It is accessible only by foot (20 yards from parking).Looking for complete privacy, magnificent views, and easy access to southern Colorado and northern NM? My High Mesa Campsite is the place for you! Sitting atop the Wild Horse Mesa in the San Luis Valley, this 3-acre campsite is perfect for tent camping and overlanding. At 8,400 feet above sea level, you'll have cool breezes, clear skies, and unparalleled views.  We have plans to build a getaway cabin on this property, but for now we use it to camp and get away from the busyness of life. We hope you'll come experience it - we love to share it with fellow campers and travelers!  Why we love this campsite: 1. It's beautiful! Southern Colorado is where the high desert meets the mountains. There's nothing like watching the sunrise from 8,400 feet. 2. Easy access to amazing sights and activities! Great Sand Dunes National Park (45 minutes), Zapata Falls (30 minutes), Mt. Blanca (30 minutes), Taos Ski Valley (1.25 hours), Colorado Springs (2.5 hours), Pagosa Springs (2.5 hours). 3. Easy to find while very private! The roads are county maintained and labeled, and you will probably not see another person in the area your entire stay. Pinon, pine, and lots of shrubs cover most of the campsite. Lava rock brings some texture to the high desert dirt, and there is enough tree coverage to stay as hidden and private as you choose. The Mesa has no shortage of wildlife! Besides herds of wild horses, you may encounter coyotes, rabbits, hawks, and other beautiful native animals. Always keep your distance, and never feed wildlife. A few things to note about this campsite: 1. NO electricity, NO water, NO restrooms, NO showers!  2. NO trash receptacle - pack-in, pack-out only.  3. There is only one campsite/listing on our property - you get it all to yourself! 4. There is a dirt driveway for vehicle parking, but you can not drive up to the campsite. It is accessible only by foot (20 yards from parking).
Vehicle details
Campervans and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 6 meters allowed
The site has a front parking area where vehicles, campers, and trailers can be parked. Be prepared to bring leveling tools as the ground can change with weather and erosion.
Back-in unit
The site has a front parking area where vehicles, campers, and trailers can be parked. Be prepared to bring leveling tools as the ground can change with weather and erosion.
Surface type: Grass or field
The site has a front parking area where vehicles, campers, and trailers can be parked. Be prepared to bring leveling tools as the ground can change with weather and erosion.
Surface levelness: Requires levelling
The site has a front parking area where vehicles, campers, and trailers can be parked. Be prepared to bring leveling tools as the ground can change with weather and erosion.
No Caravans, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Trailer tents, Motorhome, Campervan, and Class C (larger motorhome with overcab space)
Doesn't accommodate slideouts
The site has a front parking area where vehicles, campers, and trailers can be parked. Be prepared to bring leveling tools as the ground can change with weather and erosion.
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
Motorhome/tent pitch
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
8 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firepit, communal
Pets allowed
Off leash, on leash
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
No drinking water
Bring your own water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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12 Ratings · 9 reviews
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Jody V.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2022
Beautiful views and great location
Tent
The campsite is good! However, whoever camped before us did not pick up the camp site, and removed one of the front entrance logs. However, the views were amazing! Heard some elk calls in the evening. We also saw some wild horses on our drive back down the mountain. You definitely feel secluded behind all the trees.
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Melanie A.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2022
Tent · With pets
This property was perfect for my overnight tent camping experience. Easy to find and perfect for setting up two tents for the night. We cooked by the fire and had great views. Highly recommend!
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James B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Tent · With pets
This was such a special spot—easy to get to but felt remote and private. Kevin has done a great job creating a couple of sites for tents, as well as a little fire pit/hang out area. He was also super communicative, so we knew exactly what to expect for the drive in and upon arrival. We can't wait to return!
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Lyndsey S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Tent
Beautiful site, the path from parking to the campsite is clear and well maintained. We had a little trouble because we had to navigate to the lot in the dark unexpectedly, but it was well worth the sunrise and the view.
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Bryn M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2022
Awesome spot!
Tent
I absolutely loved Kevin’s campsite and so did my little pup! 🐶 The directions were very clear and the 2 large tree stumps at the entrance were very helpful. It was really clean and a great campsite, I set up my hammock and enjoyed time by the awesome campfire set-up!
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Heidi K.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
Tent · With pets
The campsite has wonderful views, great place to camp!
Location
San Luis, Costilla, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), Pueblos, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), and Jicarilla Apache First Nations according to
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Hosted by Kevin C.

Joined in July 2020

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