Campe Diem

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  • Peaceful wild-style campsite in Costilla County, Colorado
  • A 10-minute drive from Fort Garland; San Luis 20 minutes
  • A 65-acre property with exceptional sunsets, sunrises and stargazing
What's life like at Campe Diem? Think classic Colorado landscapes, 65 acres of pinyon pines and a whole lot of blissful silence. This wild campsite in Costilla County is set in the south of the Centennial State, roughly 40 minutes' drive from the border with New Mexico. Deserts, mountains, mesas and more can be discovered in the surrounding area, with spectacular natural sites like Great Sand Dunes National Park (45 minutes) and Rio Grande National Forest (an hour and a half) within easy reach. The site is private and secluded, tucked away behind a mesa where you have uninterrupted mountain views and lots of space to play with. As you'll see from the photos, this spot takes big skies to a whole new level, making Campe Diem an exceptional bolt-hole for breaks full of sunsets, sunrises and stargazing. It's also handy to know that four-legged friends are very welcome to come along and join in on the action here. Campe Diem is about two miles from Mountain Home Reservoir, a scenic state park where you can fish, swim or just chill around the grill. For a meal out, try the pizzeria and diner in Fort Garland (10 minutes), or head south on State Highway 159 to San Luis (20 minutes) for a convenience store and other food outlets.

Site type

Tent pitches 22
Touring caravan pitches 4
Caravans for hire 2
Rent a tent 2
Open all year

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

English

Simplified Chinese

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Naturist (nudist)

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

No running water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Campe Diem

Butchy Road

Fort Garland

Colorado

USA

81133

Directions

Timezone

America/Denver Mountain Standard Time (GMT-07:00)

GPS

37.37163°N
-105.37775°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

This off-grid campground makes a great base for driving over tarmac-free terrain, so feel free to bring your own four-wheel drive or chat to the owners about off-road safaris in the surrounding area. For other high-adrenaline activities in the local area, you could get in touch with expert local guides in Fort Garland (10 minutes' drive) to book onto a hunting trip, or cross over into New Mexico and head to Red River Ski and Summer Area (an hour and five minutes) for a range of active options. History and heritage also abound in this part of the American West – nearby San Luis (20 minutes) is oldest continuously occupied town in Colorado and is home to the Shrine of the Stations of the Cross, a Spanish-style adobe church reflecting this area's deep Hispanic roots. For landscapes and scenery, meanwhile, turn to Great Sand Dunes National Park (45 minutes), a spectacular mix of grasslands, wetlands, lakes and tundra. En route, you'll pass Blanca Peak (30 minutes), which has a popular hiking back trail of its own, as well as the gorgeous Zapata Falls (40 minutes).

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  • Does Campe Diem have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Campe Diem dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Campe Diem? This off-grid campground makes a great base for driving over tarmac-free terrain, so feel free to bring your own four-wheel drive or chat to the owners about off-road safaris in the surrounding … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Campe Diem?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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