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High elevation San Juan camping

93%

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7 reviews

· Durango, La Plata, Colorado · 3 acres

Hosted by Shanna W.

Tent site

· 6 guests max

Near Mesa Verde National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Mesa Verde.

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Learn more about this land: This 3-acre forested property sits at 8,600' elevation. The site boasts ponderosa pines (great for setting up slacklines). Nearby national forest access with plenty of hiking, bouldering, and mountain biking options (Haflin Creek, Baldy Mountain, Missionary Ridge to name a few). Bring your discs and play a round of disc golf in the yard! Purgatory ski resort, Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and the river are all less than an hour away. 25 minute drive to downtown Durango. We live and work on site with our two border collies. Please let us know if you need access to our bathroom or kitchen so we can prepare accordingly. Thank you! This 3-acre forested property sits at 8,600' elevation. The site boasts ponderosa pines (great for setting up slacklines). Nearby national forest access with plenty of hiking, bouldering, and mountain biking options (Haflin Creek, Baldy Mountain, Missionary Ridge to name a few). Bring your discs and play a round of disc golf in the yard! Purgatory ski resort, Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and the river are all less than an hour away. 25 minute drive to downtown Durango. We live and work on site with our two border collies. Please let us know if you need access to our bathroom or kitchen so we can prepare accordingly. Thank you!

What to expect

Tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

6 guests max

Pets allowed

No campfires

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

We have one bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower. The bathroom is located inside the garage.

Potable water available

Spigot, hose. You will have access to an outdoor faucet with hot and cold filtered water, and a shower head attachment for rinsing off (it is not private).

Showers available

Hot water , cold water only. There is an outdoor shower attachment and there is a shared indoor bathroom available in the garage. Please let us know in advance if you need access the indoor bathroom so we can unlock and clean.

Cooking equipment present

Bbq, sink or other dishwashing station. No campfires, please. This is an extremely fire prone area. We do hope to provide campfire sites in the near future. We are happy to share our kitchen with you. Please let us know in advance if you need to use it so we can prepare accordingly.

Wifi available

We've got Starlink! When it works, it's speedy and great. It can be a little spotty, though, so if you're working it may be helpful to have a backup hotspot or something.

Pack it out

If you leave it outside the wildlife will come, and we really really do not want to socialize wildlife - it's dangerous for us and for them. Keep your waste tightly sealed and pack it out with you. There is no garbage service to our neighborhood, so that means we pack ours out as well. If you separate your recyclables (plastic and metal) we would be happy to take those items to the local recycling facility on your behalf.

Picnic table absent

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

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: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

93% Recommend7 ratings · 7 reviews

Kate L.

3 reviews

Recommends

· September 2021

Friendly hosts! Plenty of space to set up our tent and great hiking trails within walking distance. If you’re visiting the Durango area and looking for a space to camp the night, this is perfect!

Alexander J.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2021

My friends & I had a wonderful stay. It's a beautiful property, secluded but not far from Durango, with plenty of sites to camp. Shanna & her husband were exceptionally welcoming & generous -- encouraging us to make ourselves at home, hang out with their two lovable dogs, & play around on their disc golf course. Recommended!

Isaac G.

4 reviews

Recommends

· July 2021

Shanna was a great host and very accommodating. She offered us an extra tarp and indoor space when we arrived late in the rain. Beautiful spot to camp!

Jasmin M.

2 reviews

Recommends

· June 2021

Shanna's property is beautiful. My friend's were being turds and Shanna and her husband were beyond accommodating. They were super nice people! The two border collies were such awesome dogs. I wish I could have spent more time around their house!

Jesse P.

3 reviews

Recommends

· June 2021

Peace and Quiet with Amazing Hosts

What a wonderful stay! Shanna and her husband were the most gracious hosts I have had to date. The property was gorgeous, the hikes beautiful, and the hospitality was top-notch. I would have extended my stay had I not had other commitments. The road is a bit bumpy on the way up to the property, but the view and location are well worth it. The place is a very very short hike from the national forest, so there is no need to travel far to enjoy nature.

Carly B.

3 reviews

Mixed feelings

· May 2021

Lovely drive up and up

The area was very nice and there were a lot of flat areas to camp. The address was not marked correctly so we had a hard time seeing where the house was. The shared kitchen and bathroom was messy and there were no lights on near or around the property to see. Maybe a few solar lights would help. Beautiful drive and work thr stay

Location

Durango, La Plata, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Diné Bikéyah, Pueblos, and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking