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.

I loved this spot. We have not been out to camp in a while now. I chose this spot mainly because of…read morethe lake. The pictures I had found were beautiful. Unfortunately for us it was not a swimming lake. It is for fishing, kayaking. In any case, it was just gorgeous. There was many campsites that you can reserve online but since we just decided to go on a whim, we got a first come first serve campsite. I believe there are 10 of them available. As of right now, the restrooms are open and well maintained. The camping area was very clean and we ended up in a great spot and just had a great time. Campsite #20 sold batches of wood for guests convenience but you can also cut your own wood if you chose to do so. Also for those that like to drink, alcohol was allowed as well as campfires. And if you happen to forget anything there is a Liquor store 15-20 minutes away.

Great camp ground right next to the Lake! You can buy firewood and had the cleanest bathroom we…read morehave come across for a camp ground. It was cleaned or checked 3-4 times a day. Staff were amazingly friendly. Lake Isabel has Perch that we're delicious over the camp fire!

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

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!

Amazing!!! Very hot. Beautiful setting. Safe area. We will definitely return. Beautiful clean river.read more

Rustic? That's a stretch... but I loved it anyway…read more Had a great time at Dakota Hot Springs, but when they say "rustic," that might be giving it a little too much credit. Think more "DIY charm with deferred maintenance." Only one of the two showers in the men's bathroom worked, and the outdoor shower looked like it had retired early. The shade cloth overhead was thin, ripped, and flapping in the wind like it was waving a white flag. That said, the water itself? Perfect. The big pool stayed at a great temp, and if you wander into the "lobster pot," prepare to boil yourself like you're on the menu--it's hot hot. Lots of room to spread out and catch sun, which was a big plus. Now, the real warning: dusk. When the sun dips, the mosquitoes come out like they've been fasting for weeks. I heard it's thanks to the stagnant dump water nearby, and they make sure you know they're there. Pro tip: bring bug spray or plan your exit before happy hour for the skeeters. All in all--quirks, flapping tarps, and dive-bombing mosquitoes included--I'll definitely be back. Just don't come expecting "spa chic." This is a hot springs with character (and a sense of humor).

This RV park is SO CLEAN and CUTE! What a great find traveling Hwy 160 from Great Sand Dunes…read moreNational Park headed back east. Each spot was plenty long and extra wide. The entire property was well manicured and attention given to every detail. The path along the river was lined with river rocks, the painted fences/picnic tables looked fresh and the laundry/game room/bath house IMMACULATE! The beautiful backdrop and friendly/helpful camp hosts make this RV park 5

They have new owners and changed the name to We RV something. Still a nice place. Big long sites…read more River access. Place is very clean. Small clean laundry. Didn't use the bath/showers. Owners and folks very nice and helpful. Our spot had a huge cotton wood that gave us afternoon shade. Very quiet. Several groups came in for the weekend. A couple were flying their political flag. Most places don't allow that anymore. And a lot of people walking thru the middle of your camp. The Golden Rule y'all. Forgot to add bright night lights various places around the park. What happened to Dark skies???

this was the cleanest most friendly park we stayed at on our trip. Park gives a Veterans discount,…read morewhich always helps. Staff were very friendly, putting us near the dog park in a nice pull through. Rubens (owner) was great to talk with, giving me some background on the park, & his desires to make it the best around. This park is wayyyyyyyy out of town, so no city noise or light pollution. Showers were great with lots of hot water. Nice big playground & fenced in dog runs. They have cabins on site. Their team leads you out to the parking spot in a golf cart, even offering to help set up (which I passed on). on Rubens recommendation I bought the most outstanding custom made TV cable wires I have ever seen. No more dealing with the crappy little nuts on the cables. I you can pass on through Colorado Springs & drive a little farther south to this wonderful place. WE WILL BE BACK!

The area is beautiful. Some staff are friendly & helpful, others seem irritated to speak with…read morecampers. Our 40 ft camper & long bed truck fit nicely into the semi-level pull-thru space. Yet, getting into & out of the truck was treacherous due to the drop offs on the sides. The tall, unmowed grass was deceiving & falling down hill was a real concern. They locked hot tub, the guest had to request them to unlock it -- feels creepy. Admittedly, I had to change my reservation due to grandbaby's early arrival & I made a mistake. However, I caught it, called them, rather than adding the extra days to current reservation--they made a new one. When I arrived, I pointed this out. Yet, I had to check out & recheck back in. I didn't have to move camping sites -- so that was a plus. We've stayed at many KOAs this one seems to have no pride of ownership. Honestly, for a Holiday KOA we were not thrilled, & would not recommend.

I took a "donner pass" style shortcut through the rockies during a blizzard, and ended up stuck in…read morea ditch by the side of the road on US 165. One of the proprietors actually towed my car for me, to the campground, and helped me start it the next morning. You know how sometimes in the mountains, two of the "ridges" in the mountains will come together to form a little valley-like spot in the heights? That's where Pine Lodge is. The cabins are warm, even in deep snow, and well appointed with leather sofas, stoves, sinks, bathrooms and beds, the lake brims with trout, and the proprietors are helpful and neighborly beyond any of my expectations. P.S. Do not underestimate "mountain gazing" as an activity. Seriously.

My second stay at the The Pine Lodge in Rye, CO was less than stellar. Being in and out, mostly…read moreout of the cabin, during the 2 day stay, it wasn't until the second day I realized how much dirt was on the floor. Grabbing the broom I swept the whole cabin and came up with a considerable pile which I had to sweep in the corner because there was no dust pan. Then I found food and crumbs in t]he refrigerator and the kitchen sink wasn't very clean. Worst of all, at that point when I realized the cabin hadn't been cleaned between customers, I began to doubt the bedding had even been changed as the bottom sheet found sort of sandy. I did write to the proprietors to give them a chance to at least respond to me, but nothing. Too bad, as it was fun staying at this small mountain area - at least until this happened.

Great Sand Dunes National Park is otherworldly and honestly one of the most unique landscapes to be…read moreexperiences in North America. It's a bit of a smaller park in terms of trails and not going to be like RMNP so make sure you know what you're getting into. We planned our trip for May when the creek is usually flowing and the dunes are optimal for sledding. Unfortunately for us we hit a patch of bad weather and it was drizzling our whole day spent here. Additionally the park is experiencing a dry spell and the creek that is usually flowing in May was still dry. C'est la vie! We still had a blast climbing the dunes, letting the kids play in the sand, and taking in the views. To be honest the views are the best part - it's incredible to see these dunes and learn more about the history of the landscape in this region of Colorado. We didn't get to sled as the conditions were not ideal for it but we plan on someday returning and doing the full experience. If you're on the fence about coming here it's well worth a visit!

We stopped at Great Sand Dunes National Park during a scenic drive to Durango and were impressed by…read moreits unique landscape. The massive dunes set against the surrounding mountain range create spectacular views unlike anything else in Colorado. The visitor center was well maintained, with clean restrooms, an informative museum, and had a short film highlighting the dune ecosystem. There is also a large gift shop, though prices were on the higher side. While I would not consider it a destination on its own, it is absolutely worth a stop if you're traveling through this part of the state. Note: No vehicles of any type are allowed on the dunes.