Aarondale

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  • Wild camping with dog-friendly sites on the Santa Fe Trail
  • A 45-minute drive to Trinidad Lake State Park; an hour to Vogel Canyon
  • Barbecues and fire rings allowed; under 45 minutes’ drive to stores
Like a little action and a lot of scenery? Whether it’s hunting down dinosaur tracks and checking out the canyon in the Comanche National Grassland (an hour’s drive), boating and jet-skiing in Trinidad Lake State Park (45 minutes) or relishing the water of the Arkansas river (45 minutes), Aarondale won’t have you missing out on either. This dog-friendly Colorado campground is in almost untouched wilderness and it’s pretty primitive here, as there are no restrooms, electricity or running water on site. 19th-century people used to travel this way once upon a time, as the location is on the historic Santa Fe Trail, a sure bet for those of you who fancy a trail that combines solid scenery with historic remains and museums along the way showing how freight wagons used to trawl their way from state to state. It's an off-grid setup here, and you’ll be with adults only (and their dogs) but you should be aware that emergency facilities are few and far in between. It’s a real wildlife haven here, but of course, but that also means that you’ll be staying at your own risk – bears, wolves, mountain lions, badgers, rattle snakes and tarantulas live around here. There are places to get your shopping done under 45 minutes’ drive to each side of the campground, so you’ll want to visit either Trinidad or La Junta for bits and pieces for a barbecue or evening by the fire ring.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
RV sites 25
Camper sites 25
Open all year
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Hot tub

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

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Aarondale

39333 Bear Springs Trail Model

Trinidad

Colorado

USA

81059

Directions

Timezone

America/Denver MST (GMT-07:00)

GPS

37.56145°N
-104.03354°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

Once you’re all cosied into your new abode for the time being, you’ll likely be looking to pinpoint a few places on your map. And there's plenty to do, especially when it comes to hiking in Colorado’s big backyard. Perhaps fishing, biking, jet-skiing or boating in Trinidad Lake State Park (45 minutes’ drive)? Rental jet skis, boats and other water-based vehicles are for the taking at John Martin Reservoir (an hour and 35 minutes) too. The Comanche National Grassland is practically a playground… there are hiking trails, Native American rock drawings and biking courses around the sandstone Vogel Canyon (an hour); The Picket Wire Trail travels into canyonlands, a river valley and a historic district; and the Dinosaur Tracks (an hour and 20 minutes), is home to the largest dinosaur prints site in all of North America, thanks to thousands of tracks made by plant-eating dinosaurs. The hiking doesn’t have to end there, as Royal Gorge (two hours and 25 minutes), its bridge and especially scenic train ride are a road trip away. For those of you who are all about the heights and thrills, this place has a zipwire, sky-high coaster and rock climbing activities.
  • Does Aarondale have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Aarondale dog friendly? Yes View all features
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  • When can I check in and check out of Aarondale?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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