Campe Diem

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  • Peaceful dispersed campground 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 dispersed campground 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 campground 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 sites 22
Travel trailer sites 4
Trailers for rent 2
Rent a tent 2
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

British Sign Language (BSL)

Simplified Chinese

Nearest sites

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Tents for hire

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Nudist

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

No hot water

No running water

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Campe Diem

Butchy Road

Fort Garland

Colorado

USA

81133

Directions

Timezone

America/Denver MDT (GMT-06:00)

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 off-roading, so feel free to bring your own four-wheeler or chat to the owners about four-wheeler 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 off-roading, so feel free to bring your own four-wheeler or chat to the owners about four-wheeler safaris in the surrounding area. For other high-adrenaline … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Campe Diem?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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