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Sand Dunes Base Camp

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· San Luis, Costilla, Colorado
Hosted by Aaron E.
2 RV/tent sites
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Near Great Sand Dunes National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Entrance Station.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Staff verified
Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
The San Luis Valley has a storied history in Colorado. Come experience this slice of virtually untouched 10,000-acre plot of land nestled against the legendary Fourteener Mt. Blanca! Taos, Alamosa, Hiking, Skiing and the Sand Dunes close by!  Learn more about this land: Your own camping plot minutes from the Sand Dunes National Park Gates, at the base of Mt. Blanca (a 14’er)! Wake up to unobstructed million dollar views. Lovely area with lots of wildlife. Pulls campers from all walks of life and everyone seems to have a huge smile on their face. A little town with sundries is close enough for goods but far enough to forget you’re near civilization. The nights sky has an unobstructed view of the sky (no light pollution). Easy to get to and close to the sand dunes. If you have a large group we recommend booking both sites.Your own camping plot minutes from the Sand Dunes National Park Gates, at the base of Mt. Blanca (a 14’er)! Wake up to unobstructed million dollar views. Lovely area with lots of wildlife. Pulls campers from all walks of life and everyone seems to have a huge smile on their face. A little town with sundries is close enough for goods but far enough to forget you’re near civilization. The nights sky has an unobstructed view of the sky (no light pollution). Easy to get to and close to the sand dunes. If you have a large group we recommend booking both sites.
Activities
Biking
Hiking
Horseback riding
Off-roading (OHV)
Natural features
Cave
Desert
Waterfall
Canyon
79%
108 ratings · 74 reviews
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This P.recommends
October 28, 2024
Sand Dunes Base Camp
Tent camping with amazing views
Plenty of space on the campsite, free 1 bundle of firewood and outdoor toilets. Amazing views, places like these are my favorite Hipcamp sites. Thanks Steven!
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Kendall S.doesn't recommend
May 30, 2024
Sand Dunes Base Camp
The campsite had no privacy from the highway. Bit of a drive to town if you need to go number 2, the shrubs won’t cover you.. Neighbors are too close to use the bathroom and not be seen.
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Jennifer P.doesn't recommend
October 2, 2022
Sand Dunes Base Camp
I wish I read more reviews before booking. Reached out to the host because we couldn't find the campsite. He was unhelpful and then stopped responding. Despite him not answering and the inaccuracy of the directions provided directions in the app (it's the first lot on the left, not the second), we believe we found the site after driving around a bit. The site was next to a major road with trucks and had so many cactus, as well as rocks that there were no acceptable areas to set up a tent. We ended up driving home instead of staying at the site because it was so sketchy. An unmarked and unmaintained plot of land on the side of the road with a unresponsive host and a strict refund policy should not be a hip camp. It's a shame considering the northern views the site has to offer.
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Erik S.doesn't recommend
September 16, 2022
Sand Dunes Base Camp
Couldn’t enter campsite. Awful host
We arrived in the evening after a long day of hiking to find an 18” mound of dirt in front of the entrance of the campsite. The road had been recently grated and the host was aware but did not inform us. We were in a camper and there was no way to enter the campsite. You absolutely need a 4x4 with tall clearance to use this campsite. A sedan’s bumper could not clear this mound. The host left of stranded without another option for a place to stay the night. He even denied my refund request. This host does not look after the property, lies and does not take responsibility for his negligence.
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Sean J.recommends
September 11, 2022
Sand Dunes Base Camp
Beautiful views and plenty of space! Directions are spot on!
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Bruce C.recommends
September 10, 2022
Sand Dunes Base Camp
Views for miles!
Great location with AMAZING 360 deg views. Close to Sand Dunes NP & easy to find. Would definitely recommend.
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San Luis, Costilla, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Diné Bikéyah, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), and Jicarilla Apache First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Aaron E.

Joined in March 2018
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