Dispersed Camping in Costilla County, Colorado
Showing 14 locations in Costilla County.
Bear Lake Campground
Bear Lake Campground is located in the San Isabel National Forest, offering scenic views of the nearby Culebra Range Mountains surrounded by aspen and spruce forests. This rustic facility features 14 campsites, vault toilets, drinking water, and direct access to multi-user trails, with nearby lakes regularly stocked for fishing.
Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)
A rustic, developed campground nestled in the San Isabel National Forest along a tributary of the Cuchara River. Surrounded by spruce and aspen forest, this mountain getaway offers access to hiking trails and fishing at nearby Blue and Bear Lakes.
Blue Lake Campground Loop
A scenic developed loop road in the San Isabel National Forest offering access to campsites near Blue Lake.
East Indian Creek Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along East Indian Creek in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. This area provides tranquil camping spots with access to the creek and surrounding pine forests.
Forest Road 456 Dispersed
A dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road 456 in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests near San Luis, Colorado. It offers convenient dirt road access to standard vehicles in a scenic forest environment.
Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area
A scenic primitive camping destination nestled along the shores of Mountain Home Reservoir. Managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, this area is highly popular for shoreline camping, fishing, and boating, backdropped by beautiful mountain vistas.
Mountain Home Reservoir SWA Camping
Primitive shoreline camping spots scattered along the north and south banks of the reservoir. A valid Colorado Parks and Wildlife license or SWA permit is strictly required for entry. The location features beautiful views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, direct water access, and basic vault toilets, though campers must pack out all waste.
Mountain Home Reservoir SWA State Park
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Purgatoire Campground
Purgatoire Campground is a developed USFS facility nestled in an aspen and conifer forest near the headwaters of the Purgatoire River in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Originally built in the 1970s, the campground is arranged on two loops, featuring vault toilets, hand-pump water, and equestrian-friendly spaces.
Sanchez Reservoir SWA Campground
A primitive camping option situated along the shoreline of Sanchez Reservoir. This location offers panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and a tranquil atmosphere.
Sanchez Reservoir SWA State Park
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Smith Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Dispersed lakeside camping surrounding Smith Reservoir SWA. This quiet wildlife area features beautiful views of Mount Blanca and the Sangre de Cristo range. Sites are located along the east and south shorelines, though visitors should remain prepared for heavy wind and seasonal insect presence.
Smith Reservoir SWA State Park
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Spring Creek Road Dispersed
This Forest Service road corridor winds through the Pike-San Isabel National Forest, offering roadside dispersed camping opportunities. The gravel route is generally accessible to most vehicle types and remains open year-round.