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    Alamosa KOA

    3.9 (37 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Ally C.

    I visit Alamosa a lot to go to the Great Sand Dunes and this KOA is a great place to stay! I've been here twice and they have a lock on the bathroom and keep it clean! I appreciate that a lot. They serve breakfast if you want. They also have pizza to be delivered. They have a shop and I always collect stickers from there! It's also a great quiet place and each time I've went there's no loud noises and I believe they enforce quiet hours well! It's spacious and I liked staying in the cabin this year. Very calm and a great stop for resting before going to the Great Sand Dunes!

    Gary G.

    The KOA park is a nice layout with great owners, but the landscape is representative of the dry and arid San Luis valley of southern Colorado. The park is in a good location to visit the Great Sand Dunes National Park 30 minutes away while also being very close to town. The RV sites are pull through with a picnic table and fire ring. The roads and sites are gravel. The park has a pool, playground, horseshoes, volleyball area and a store with pizza restaurant attached. The wifi is non-existent even though they give out codes to access it. The water pressure is also very low. We took all of our showers with our water pump running. We would stay here again as the other options in the area look overpriced for what they offer. See our full reviews and pictures at www.thegilliamsisland.com.

    This was supposed to be my bill. was charged another $48 for what they called a resort fee. call me and reverse the charges
    Tammy M.

    There's a lot here so please read the whole entire review. Today I arrived home after two great days at the KOA. My two wonderful kids that are seven and 12 years old as well as myself and my husband enjoyed time they're in cabin to. We rented the one I'm going to call scooters, played in the pool but mostly came down to look at the stars because there's no light pollution in Alamosa in most places. We stayed at the site because of the good reviews. At no time on the side did it say anything about what I'll call " resort fee". Lol. I kind of thought that was the point and why the charges were done at the KOA but needless to say no we're on the site did it say that. For both the cabins it was $170 and some odd cents. Came out to $85.13 charged twice because they basically have you pay a reservation fee. That's what the picture shows attached. Then a day later now that I've gotten home I have a $48 charge. Betty at the front desk is arguing with my husband and finally hung up on him where I had to leave a message and hopefully they'll call me back to settle this problem. If not I'll have to call my bank and say these are fraudulent charges since I have a KOA bill stating otherwise and no agreement about this $48. Don't stay here there's other places a few miles before and a few miles after that are worth it and you won't have any hidden fees.......ok. There's more. After talking to Denise on the phone she sent out some emails to my hubby. After finally resolving the issue. Denise decided since I had a left a message stating possible fraud charges ( which if it was an incorrect charge I just wanted to get the ball rolling on canceling my card) to let me know I threatened them on the vm. Get over yourself. I just wanted to know if I should call and get my Acct a new card. Then she had the guts to write me that she didn't appreciate my threatening vm. What? I left a message with what I thought was happening and if u confirmed it then I'd cancel my card. These people have no compassion nor customer service skills. You don't hang up in someone cause you can't help them then have me call back to leave a message. I left a detailed one. Didn't raise my voice and was more scared my card got stolen but of course these two ladies. Denise and Betty did NOT want to help, resolve the issue or manage up the koa so we would want to go again. Don't go here. Go to the dunes. Bet they take good care of their customers even after they have left.

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    Matty P.

    This was good place! I would come here again. However I would stay for one or two nights, I don't know if there is much to do around here. They had a fun BMX bike jump area. And a playground, that doesn't look fun but really is! The dog park area is a good place to let your dog run around. The sites are a good size but there is no separation, the people across from us could look right into our camper and we into theirs. Its also a dirt lot and that means a lot of dusty everywhere. But, I would come back if I was passing though here again, it was a great place to stay!

    The outside of the cabin. A decent size grill and picnic table!

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    Very clean and nice people who work here ! My family and I stopped here for showers while camping in the area and will return here again

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    This is an OK campground. Spaces are tight together. The staff are really good and the facility is in decent shape.

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    Nice park, enjoyed our short stay, loved having pizza delivered to our door after a long day driving.

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    Good gift shop, friendly helpers, Great Pizza delivered to your door!

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    I visit Alamosa a lot to go to the Great Sand Dunes and this KOA is a great place to stay!

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    Sand Dunes Swimming Pool - Outside recreation pool at 90° daily

    Sand Dunes Swimming Pool

    4.4(89 reviews)
    21.3 mi

    Such a fun little spot close to the Sand dunes and such a gem in the valley for locals and tourists…read morealike. This spot has plenty of parking, camping and lots to offer. The pool/hot springs are split into 2 primary areas. One big area that is meant for all with a kids pool, large hot springs pool with diving boards for all to have fun, a snack bar with lots of goodies (but you can bring your own food in too if you want, which is great for families on a budget), a grassy picnic area, basketball court, and a small toddler friendly slide area as well. You can also rent cabanas. The other area is for 21+ in the greenhouse. It's fully separated from the family area and is an adult atmosphere. There is a bar, snack bar with a limited menu, dense lush greenery, and numerous hot pools of varying temps. There is also a sauna for sweating it out. We spend a lot of time here relaxing and enjoying the pool and cocktails. This is a great place to spend the day or evening. This is not a high end spa but a mid-tier budget friendly option that is well worth it. My only criticism is that the locker rooms could use some updating, but I'll still take it!

    This is a oasis/spa in the middle of the Colorado plains and just on the outskirts of Great Sand…read moreDunes National Park. Definitely recommend this resort as at least a two (2) night base camp for your ultimate planned NP excursion. Arrive/check-in then rent your Sand Boards for your next day use at the NP (and arrive early at the NP before the sand gets too hot!). After your Sand Dunes park play, return to this resort to unwind and relax in a natural, therapeutic spa fashion. Be aware: There is good, tasty food on-site (breakast, lunch and dinner) and the selection is varied but not elegant! And, there is no other food locations in the area. BYOB and mixers - you can buy ice upon arrival. Finally, get to the Adult Greenhouse before 11am to secure a lounge chair as there is not many. Kudos to all the facility and concession personnel, most of whom live nearby, that do their utmost to ensure that your stay is memorable.

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    Sand Dunes Swimming Pool - Greenhouse entrance and bar area

    Greenhouse entrance and bar area

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    Side spa area

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    Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve - Information Sign  10-06-2025

    Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

    4.7(239 reviews)
    23.7 mi

    A truly remarkable landscape that must be experienced. These are the tallest sand dunes in North…read moreAmerica. Yes, in Colorful Colorado!!! My first trip to Great Sand Dunes National Park was in February of this year. It completely exceeded my expectations. No, it's not classic Colorado. Yes, I visited in the off season (more people should do this!) Minimal crowds meant having most of the park to myself. I rented a sandboard in Alamosa and sandboarded down the dunes. Only $20 at Kristi Mountain Sports! Talk about a thrilling experience! Totally recommend doing this if you're craving an adventure. All you have to be cautious of are the weather conditions, specifically wind. I watched the forecast like a hawk and tailored my visit accordingly. The two popular hikes to experience the dunes are High Dune and Star Dune, with the latter being the tallest. Now you know I'm a hiker and that I grew up near the ocean...but hiking on sand??? Not for the faint of heart! I made it up to High Dune and ran out of water and decided it was best to head back. Incredible views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. At a few points I was completely surrounded by dunes and that was a feeling I never thought I'd experience! Visiting at sunrise the following morning was spectacular. I was the only one in the trailhead parking lot! The pink skies over the dunes and mountains was a special combination. I hiked the Dunes Overlook Trail afterwards and I'd recommend it since you get to see the park from a higher vantage point. I also saw 25 deer on trail, no I'm not exaggerating! This was the adventure of a lifetime. Go play in Colorado's sandbox, you'll be surprised how much you enjoy it! Can't wait to come back!

    Looking for something different than skiing down a mountain in Colorado!? You should visit the sand…read moredunes- definitely a bit more physically challenging but once you get to the sand dunes and get to sled down the dunes it's so much fun! We rented sleds from a place just half a mile down the road. They give super clear instructions on how to use them!

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    Me on top of dune

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    UFO Watchtower - The Watchtower

    UFO Watchtower

    4.2(30 reviews)
    22.2 mi

    Along the 'Cosmic Highway' is the UFO Watchtower. It is in the middle of nowhere but close to hot…read moresprings and Great Sand Dunes Park, don't miss it. The UFO Watchtower is an observation platform and campground where tales of UFO sightings have been reported. Located below the platform is a "healing garden" where visitors leave objects to hopefully receive some sort of healing. The garden has "three vortexes that several psychics say are in her front yard. The vortexes are guarded by two invisible beings. You can feel the power when you move close. Larry the supper nice owner and his informative trusty ex military assistant Lee and his rescued Lab Rats regale us with UFO stories. There have been many sightings here and when you climb the watchtower you can see why. The tiny indoor museum houses the remains and story of the mutilation and death of 'Snippy' the horse in 1967 which gained headlines due to unusual circumstances. The head was stripped bare to the bone. The precision cuts on the flank could not have come from a coyote or even a pack of them. A strong chemical smell akin to acetone lingered in the air. Indications of an aircraft landing on the terrain featured "circular exhaust marks", "squashed bushes", and circular indentations in the dirt. A geiger counter alleged reported high radiation counts around the exhaust marks and flattened bushes. Beginning in the 1970s, the US experienced waves of cattle mutilations which were likened to Snippy's death.Mutilation investigator Linda Moulton Howe revisited the Snippy case, interviewing witnesses for her 1989 book An Alien Harvest. A must for UFO fans and roadside attractions and the small entrance fee is worth it. Ask lots of questions and you will get lots of interesting answers.

    This place is absolutely absurd in all the right ways, if you enjoy quirky roadside attractions as…read moreI do. It's got a little history about mutilated livestock and strange sitings by campers through the years but, otherwise, it's just a great place to stretch your legs and enjoy a little fun. It's minutes from the highway, a little bit of a drive from the Great Sand Dunes. At a $5 cover and easy parking, with a menagerie of handcrafted oddities representing aliens and saucerships and other such things out of this world, why would ya pass it up?

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    The vortex garden

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    San Luis State Wildlife Area - Lots of terrific camping spots: shaded picnic tables with charcoal grills facing East. Toilet facilities good and clean!

    San Luis State Wildlife Area

    4.2(6 reviews)
    13.5 mi

    Stopped to check out what appeared to be an abandoned park in the middle of nowhere on the way to…read moredunes. I found an abandoned park on the way to the dunes, with exceptionally clean, well stocked restrooms and picnic areas shaded against the worst of the NM sun. The plan when establishing the park: Nice place for locals to spend A Day At The Beach. Reality, the water becomes poisonous to fish, dries up quickly, and the beach is on the edge of a mud hole. Still, possibly worth hiding a tent on overnight...

    Beautiful, scenic, peaceful place to relax & recharge!!! Note: This is no longer a Colorado…read moreState Park - "State Park Passes" do not grant admission!! The Park falls under the authority of the Colorado Parks & Wildlife, as a State Wildlife Area. We stayed here 3 nights in Aug. '25 - The Lake was completely dry, but park is still open & provides a nice restful stop for travelers near the Sand Dunes, with nice large campsites and 30/50a Electric!! John - the new camp host is extremely helpful & friendly, and works incredibly hard (all by himself!) to help insure the Park's future by making sure that all guests have the proper State Wildlife Area pass (or CO Hunting/Fishing license) to help support the ongoing capability of providing free electrical campsites to guests. Seniors can obtain an SWA Annual pass for $11.73 online at cpwshop.com (each guest needs a pass!). We can't thank our host John enough for his hard work & dedication to help keep this park open!!

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    San Luis State Wildlife Area - Very dark skies here! Great for an astronomy trip!

    Very dark skies here! Great for an astronomy trip!

    San Luis State Wildlife Area - A windy tent set up!

    A windy tent set up!

    San Luis State Wildlife Area

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