I don't typically leave reviews, but you've got to be warned. This place was a dump. Bathrooms…read morewere filthy and insect filled. My guess would be never cleaned either. Campsite had broken crap everywhere, picnic table had a huge hole in it, campfire had old rusty grill parts in it.

mixed feelings about this campground, we had one of the double cabins close to the river, which was…read morebasically a box with a bed and electricity. No private bathroom or running water or sink.. I'm not sure where the money goes This campground earns because they sure don't put it into the upkeep of their grounds. Deteriorating picnic tables, burned out campfire rings, dirty exterior of cabins, broken patio furniture, dock with uneven curling boards, dog poop everywhere along the river.... the bridge crossing over to the tent side of the campground seemed to be stable. And several mornings there was no toilet paper in the bathroom, also not sure why you would want to carpet a campground bathroom, but there is carpet . Highway 50 runs right next to the campground so you hear traffic, the river is beautiful and clean. I would seek another campground in the area before I stayed at Sweetwater again

Beautiful spot to chill and relax after you survive the gravel road to get there. Rustic…read moreaccommodations. Wildlife abounds and is so used to people they get very close.

Sad to hear that Thomas no longer enjoys this place but everyone I've spoken to (all long times…read more10/20 year members) are lifers. The ethos behind this place is respect & preservation. "Naturalism" (aka nudism) was one of the founders aims & it's common to see folks not only speaking, but hiking up the trails au natural. And the trails are amazing, as are the views, the springs, the Astronomy pad, the very kind staff, & the wildlife viewing. Along with the keeping it natural vibe, is the dedication to keeping it affordable & family friendly. Cabins & bunk house with shared no frills bathrooms & showers, a well equipped camper kitchen & VERY affordable rates are all part of this effort. Personally, I appreciate the rules & the emphasis on everyone being responsible for making this a comfortable, safe & welcome space for all. Anytime I'm in the neighborhood, I'll be back. Check the website for details on accommodation, fees, pets, etc...

I so can't believe this place has been here so long (owners bought the property in '73) and not a…read moresingle review on Yelp? Far and away, one of the better camping arrangements we had on our 2,000 miles thus far... $18 tent site, free showers, wifi, coffee and tea, as well as honor system soda and ice in a common room, great value and super nice owners - highly recommended if you're passing through. Close to the Great Dunes and Sangre de Cristo Mountains, to name a couple. :)

This campground is a hidden jewel! It is surrounded my majestic mountains with postcard perfect…read moreviews. Very quiet and private campground. Lots of trees to offer shade and privacy. Million dollar views!! Also has full hookups. Highly recommend!!

Wow, this place was great…read more 50 campsites nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Range just 20 minutes west of Westcliffe, CO. We had a tenting spot, #2. Right at the entrance. Next to the stream. Afternoon shade and near a restroom. This site is well manicured, with flat hard packed spaces for tents and for table/grill. They have garbage service and easy access to the trailhead to Phantom Terrace, Venable Falls etc. The downside is being surrounded by motor coaches with generators that run nonstop even when no one is inside. Camps full of kids running around like little crazies from sun up past sun down. Small annoyances really. I would gladly Return some time.

What a hidden gem! Campsites are spaced out to provide plenty of privacy. The only sounds we…read moreheard were birds chirping & the Alvarado Creek gushing nearby. The trailheads to the Comanche & Venable Trails were a short 3-minute car ride away. The tiny town of Westcliffe was 10 minutes away, where a grocery store, gas station, & Subway restaurant are found. 75 minutes to the cute town of Salida with riverfront parks & river rafting. 60 minutes to Canon City (Royal Gorge Bridge). This place was so special & provided the peaceful, relaxing vacation spot we needed as tent campers. Steve, the campsite host, was nice & friendly. It's nice to experience a clean campsite that can be reserved ahead of time. (Site 29)

A wonderful and welcome place to stop since the nearby City of Walsenburg issued a disaster…read moredeclaration and homes and businesses were without water. Glad the state park was open.

Fantastic state park! Two lakes, swim beach, camping and picnic facilities. We've seen bears and…read moredeer. Caught catfish, muskie, rainbows and browns.

UPDATE: Not a retaliation as we never requested a refund. We left after one night because the place…read morewas filthy and not as described. We spoke with the host four separate times, and even politely requested chairs for our tent (which never arrived), so the statement that we did not seek to rectify issues is not true. As for the sugary drink, that cup was in my hand as I was drinking it, so.....enough said. Most importantly, the Rook has not once contacted us to discuss the issues, even after multiple requests from us. Look at their responses to any negative review. No accountability, no apologies, just excuses and attacks. Maybe the Rook should spend less time bullying their patrons and more time cleaning the bathrooms. I had plenty more photos, including the disgusting bathrooms, so I posted more for all to see. Photos speak volumes. Management can contact me at any time if they are truly interested in improving. Set your expectations. This property is neither "glamorous" nor a "resort." The positive: The property has some outstanding sunsets, and the dark skies were special. Breakfast burritos were tasty. That said... The reality: Our tent looked nothing like the photos on the website. First, it was filthy. Stains and animal droppings littered the floor, and it looked like it hadn't been thoroughly swept in months (see photos). We had only one small nightstand (website states two), so we had to pile all our belongings on the bed to avoid the poo and dirt on the floor. Instead of the comfy "butterfly chairs" pictured on the website, we had two decrepit chairs with uneven cushions (see photos). Not comfy. The wooden chairs on the deck were rickety and neither safe nor comfortable (again see photos), so we had nowhere to relax. Because we had nowhere to sit and our tent was 130+ degrees from 8am to 8pm (note that they do warn you that the tents are quite hot in the summer), we tried exploring outside. Unfortunately, the bugs made it unbearable (see photos of my cup covered in hundreds of gnats) and the property offers no shade to respite from the sun. We are seasoned backpackers and campers, so I understand rustic, but for HEFTY price tag, I expected more than gnats, animal droppings, and gross bathrooms. Our reservation was for two nights, but one was enough for us. Now, Before the "rook" comes at us (I've read some of the other responses), please know that we did go to the office several times to try to resolve issues. We also requested twice that the owners phone us. We've heard nothing from them, so now they get a yelp review.update;

Even before I stepped foot onto this property, I was exchanging emails with Annette and Amber…read moreregarding some logistics of the trip including meals, high altitude and sand sleds. They were always very responsive which helped with the planning of this trip. We arrived pretty late on the first day around 830pm. Amber helped check us in and she was not only super helpful (showing us our tent, capturing a few moths for us, starting the camp stove for us etc) but was super friendly so shout out to Amber!! We got to enjoy the last bit of smores by the firepit before we unloaded, bbq our burgers and unwind for the night. I booked the Estate tent 16x20 which included two full beds and a couch that can unfold into a small bed as well. It comes with a camp stove (1 pack of wood per night). It also came with a private toilet and sink on one side and a shower on the other. I have been to a few glamping spots and this is one that consistently had hot running water! This is true glamping in style..comes with wifi so you can stay connected even at the tents, chargers, free breakfast, free smores..they have everything you need to have a comfortable stay. The property is beautiful! Mosca, CO which is one of my new favorite place!! The constellations, stars and Milky Way is the best I have seen so far and I have been to a few International dark skies spots for star gazing. We packed a telescope and enjoyed star gazing after dinner. Rustic Rook is amazing in everyway, glamping at its finest! PS: I just realized they do military discounts when I was browsing through their website again. I did not see that when I booked my reservation, oh well. Thank you for supporting military members and veterans!

You aren't going to find a more accommodating or relaxing RV park. This park went above and beyond…read morein ensuring our stay was comfortable. We are full-time RVers and love finding a great RV park. Anytime we go by Colorado Springs- this will be our place to stay! We also loved their trails and beautiful mountain views! They are working on expanding the trails- we can't wait to explore them our next trip back!

We stayed in this lovely RV park from July 22-November 1st. The park is nestled in the mountains…read moreand is very scenic. The sites are large and allow for privacy and the use of canopies and other outside gear. Close to numerous Colorado attractions including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, The Royal Gorge, etc. laundry and restrooms clean. Lots of wildlife and places in the RV park to walk. Couple of issues -road noise M-F from 7:00-4:00 as large trucks haul gravel from the quarry to town. The 2 lane road runs on the whole side of the resort. AND, we reached out to the advertised Colorado RV services to get some work done on our RV. They came by 2 times to meet with us but never gave us an estimate or touched base to schedule the work. We followed up numerous times. Our initial conversation was 7 weeks prior to our scheduled departure. This left a very bad taste in our mouths. Very bad customer service and follow up. We traveled in a 36 foot, class A.

Had a really great time camping at this campground, we brought our sprinter van and getting up the…read moreswitchbacks leading to it was no problem campgrounds beautiful there's some really nice views limited shade. Some of the campsites are pretty far away from the bathrooms, which can be a bit of the negative, especially if you're camping with kids like we were it was very close to the hike to the Falls close to the sand dunes, the gator farm Hot Springs, all that good stuff.

This place is crazy cheap, 11 bucks a night, and just beautiful. The campsites are spread out, so…read moreyou are not on top of each other, there is no tourist traffic to the Falls because the campground is off to the side, and the views of the mountains and Great Sand Dunes is just beautiful from here. And the sunsets.....stunning! The campsite itself is very clean. There are vault toilets which we didn't use due to having an RV, so I cannot speak to those. There are no dump stations or amenities, but when you come prepared you don't need that. Definitely come prepared because the nearest store is Alamosa. We absolutely would come back and stay here!

We stayed here for almost a month and will stay here again when in the area. Having read some of…read morethe old reviews, we had a few concerns, but found it was a great place to stay. Management was some of the friendliest and helpful of any place we have stayed. Park was clean, neat and easy to get in and out. WiFi was good, but we used Verisign WiFi most of the time there. Lots to do in the area, between 4 wheeling, fishing, rafting, and sightseeing. Great location to spend the summer surrounded by mountains.

Nice park, well maintained facilities. Family run so you know they care…read more Addressing a few common themes I see on other reviews: - Firepits not available. Yes, that's true. But it seems to be true for ALL RV parks in the area, so blame Chaffee County government not them. It's fine, just bring a propane grill and firebowl - Quiet hours. Yep, this is a quieter campground and they don't want you being noisy after 10pm. Want to party and be loud? Go somewhere else. Their vibe is nice and I don't mind the rule at all - Dogs. Their policy is a bit unusual and they only allow one dog per camper. They also require you to walk them in an area specifically to pee and poop there. I get why, but they are a bit too tight on that one IMO (that's where I would suggest they relax a bit or maybe charge per pet, whatever) I would recommend staying just be aware of their policies