Excellent service. Awesome waterside campsites, fire pits, water views, bathroos, showers (with hot…read morewater), trees everywhere, small cabins available as well..... A MUST if you're a fan life peraon, car camper, or RV no d of peraon. This place is LOVELY.

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.

Our next stop was Orient Land Trust (a 2000 acre land preserve) which contains Valley View Hot…read moreSprings/camp ground. It is not AANR affiliated but it boasts the same values. It is clothing optional. While there (on a Tuesday/Wednesday) we saw very few people with even cover-ups on. There were people of all ages. It's very rustic, you have to bring in all of your food & supplies. I'm from Idaho (the impetus for the trip is my high school reunion in Boise) so I knew how careful you have to be storing & disposing of food in mountainous areas with bears, mountain lions, and other wildlife. The posted rules & special bear-resistant trash cans are a necessity! It was a new experience for my husband. Luckily we didn't see any bears, but we saw lots of deer. To get to OLT, you take a long dirt road up into the foothills. Along the way, a mile or so of fence posts had shoes & boots placed on them from years of visitors to OLT carrying on the tradition of olden days when the tops of posts were coated in tar or oil, or old boots, to protect them from weathering so fast, so we found out. Bring an old pair to add to the fun practice! Any kind will do. Staff was super friendly. Bathrooms were super clean. The community pavilion was a large covered round structure with a fire pit in the middle, a functional community kitchen, and lots of tables. We brought s'mores to share over the fire. There is a bunk house (shared sleeping area like a hostel) and cabins to rent. We chose to tent. It got down to 49 degrees at night (in late July) but not a problem with lots of blankets. Some campsites offered a view of the valley while others are nestled into the wooded hillside. Be prepared to hike up & down almost never flat roads and trails to get to anything. Speaking of hikes, we chose to take the (almost nightly) guided hike to see the thousands of bats that emerge from the deserted mine right after sunset. I'm not going to lie! It was a grueling 2 miles up steep terrain but worth the views on the way up. There was a full moon so seeing the mountains across the valley & viewing the bats' flight would have been better but for the haze from a nearby forest fire, but still breathtaking. The sight (and smell, I'll leave that for you to discover on your own) of thousands of bats flying out of the mine cave was worth the trip, though I wasn't really sure about that until the next day. It was a really hard hike up and back down & I'm not in the best shape. Everyone was huffing & puffing at some point but my muscles were screaming. The guide & a few others really helped with all their encouragement. They have a yurt (used to be a tee pee) where they offer massages, body work, reflexology and such, but we didn't have time, though we sure could have used it. Now about the pool & hot springs! There are lots of hot springs of varying shapes, sizes, & temperatures. Some are nearby the central areas and others are a hike up the mountain. They have built the cutest handrails and bridges from natural materials at each of them. These are natural springs so there are uneven grassy or rocky edges and the bottoms are rocky, pebbley, & slippery...water shoes or sandals can be helpful (but also need to be good for walking up & down inclines so not flip flops). I can't even put into words how beautiful the views are from the different hot springs. At every one, we found people soaking and reading a book. Or sitting on benches around the springs reading. It's a very peaceful place and they enforce noise & nuisance rules (especially from the posted "extra quiet" hours between 10 pm and 8 am). They close the gates each night & no one can come in or out. The pool is a traditional cement pool but filled from the springs. No chlorine. They drain it every Wednesday & power wash it. There are lounge chairs & pool noodles for use & a convenient bathroom/shower & sauna connected to it. We highly recommend this place!! It's a true naturist experience. We can't wait to return & stay longer! They only allow so many day passes and overnight stays per day to preserve the land & resources so call ahead! It's about 3 hours south of Denver. We recommend stopping in Fairplay, CO on the way down. Great little lunch places & last place with a decent grocery store before you get there.

I used to love this place; the vibes were immaculate & everyone was welcoming and friendly. This…read moretime though... there were way more clothed people than nude & I got openly stared at like I was an alien from another planet (I'm a fully transitioned transmasc individual) by older people, mainly men (with their wives). There was a lot of loud conversation everywhere, including some guy who was going on about the wonders of AI... I think the clientele has shifted. No smiles, no morning greetings, the vibe was totally off. It was VERY crowded seeming too, moreso than usual it seemed, and it felt like everyone was on top of each other for things like the bathroom and pools. The meadow pool and waterfall pool also needed some cleaning, they were really thick with algae this time. The staff as always were lovely & helpful. I'm surprised at the changes here in the people, though, I may not return.

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!!

My brother and I planned a trip out to Alvarado because of it's proximity to…read moreWestcliffe/Silvercliffe, and because of the fact that these towns have been rated as "Dark Sky Communities". I wanted to catch the peak of the perseids meteor showers. We got there just at dusk on a friday night, the sun was already behind the mountains, and we found a first come first served site in a great spot. Each campsite has fabulous terracing, a firepit (like a really good one with cast irons sides) and a picnic table. The bathrooms are nearby to most all sites, RV's are welcome, and there's water spigots all over the place. There is a site manager at spot #8, but when we tried to go to him for for firewood at about 9pm, the place was dark, so we went into town. EVERYTHING is closed by 8pm. No firewood. We thought there would be a fire ban because of all the fires, so we didn't bring any wood. We were gonna be screwed until we came up on an Amish family at Westcliff Meats, closing up the shop, I think. We asked if they knew where to get any wood and the man of the house took us 'round back and gave a big box full of scraps from his woodworkings! We got back to the site and had the fire going til after 2am, a good 4-5 hours worth. He was a lifesaver! We saw probably 40-50 shooting stars, and the campground was dead quite by midnight. Even before that, there was only a little bit of rowdiness from one area, really it was nothing out of the ordinary. This campground is BEAUTIFUL, and the drive in is breath-taking. The Wet Mountains are so pretty and the big valley before them is just awesome. 5 stars! Our camp spot was #13.

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.

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.

Oh my goodness!!!! It is magical!!! I was skeptical due to some of the poor reviews and I was…read moreright... it had to be a disconnect, mistake or miscommunication. I arrived on Saturday... left Sunday... It was clean. All of it!!!! It has something for everyone. If you want to cook your meals... bring snacks... play games, dog yard and they make s'mores every night. Just sooooo beautiful!!! The people are soooo nice as well. Oh wait... the breakfast burritos... hmmm. Delish. We will be going back. It is just as advertised!!!

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;

Highly recommend staying at Mountaindale for your adventures in the Colorado Springs area!…read more One of the best and well maintained campgrounds I have had the pleasure of visiting in the past 10 years! David and staff pour themselves into the campground, showing the tremendous care for the grounds and guests! Most lots are super spacious with fire pit, picnic table and full hook ups, while several have shade from some of the biggest trees in the area! Staff keep the flowers watered during the dry season as well! Lots of deer, turkey, come visit near the campgrounds! And several maintained trails spanning over and around the campgrounds itself. Come take a visit and experience an amazing place!

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!

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!

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

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.